The Dandelion: Symbol of Resilience | Longue Vue House and Gardens

Contemporary interpretations of the dandelion (Taraxacum officinale Weber) as a symbol of hope, healing, and resilience made by 19 artists were displayed through the historic house and garden museum in New Orleans. The artworks represented a wide range of media, including a video made with the assistance of AI (Artificial Intelligence). Included were curator-led gallery tours and a special event featuring a dandelion-infused gin cocktail conceived by a James Beard nominated mixologist.

Images: Top – Ashley Coleman, Old Sardis in Spring, 2014, archival pigment print. Image courtesy of Claire Elizabeth Gallery. Middle – Monique Zeringue, How Does Your Garden Grow (installation view), 2023, acrylic on canvas.