Botanical Science

Documenting the natural world began with ancient civilisations that recognised the significance of plants in medicine, food, and rituals. These early records, often intertwined with mythology and herbalism, laid the foundation for systematic botanical study. The Renaissance ushered in a new era of scientific inquiry, with the publication of herbals and the establishment of botanical gardens for research and education. The Linnaean system of classification, introduced in the 18th century...

Agnes Dunbar Moodie Fitzgibbon Chamberlin (1833-1913), née Moodie, was born on a farm near Coburg, Ontario, the daughter of writer Susanna Moodie (the younger sister of Catherine Parr Trail). Chamberlin was an important pioneer artist known for her plant paintings and lithographs that were published in the 1869 book Canadian Wild Flowers. In 1863, Fitzgibbon joined forces with her aunt, Catherine Parr Trail, to propose the creation of a book on Canadian wildflowers to publisher John Lovell...

Agnes Dunbar Moodie Fitzgibbon Chamberlin (1833-1913), née Moodie, was born on a farm near Coburg, Ontario, the daughter of writer Susanna Moodie (the younger sister of Catherine Parr Trail). Chamberlin was an important pioneer artist known for her plant paintings and lithographs that were published in the 1869 book Canadian Wild Flowers. In 1863, Fitzgibbon joined forces with her aunt, Catherine Parr Trail, to propose the creation of a book on Canadian wildflowers to publisher John Lovell...

Agnes Dunbar Moodie Fitzgibbon Chamberlin (1833-1913), née Moodie, was born on a farm near Coburg, Ontario, the daughter of writer Susanna Moodie (the younger sister of Catherine Parr Trail). Chamberlin was an important pioneer artist known for her plant paintings and lithographs that were published in the 1869 book Canadian Wild Flowers. In 1863, Fitzgibbon joined forces with her aunt, Catherine Parr Trail, to propose the creation of a book on Canadian wildflowers to publisher John Lovell...

Enter the Metavert. A journey into AI-grown botanicals. Coming soon. Head to the link in our bio to register your interest. ✿ 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒚 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 ✿

Fascination of Plants Day is an international event celebrated by the European Plant Science Organisation. Launched in 2012, the day is dedicated to highlighting the vital role of plants in our everyday lives, their fascinating biology, and their importance for the environment and sustainable development. At Sowvital, our mission is to help our community in re-establishing a deep connection with plants, and thereby, the natural world as a whole. Providing premium horticultural products...

Agnes Dunbar Moodie Fitzgibbon Chamberlin (1833-1913), née Moodie, was born on a farm near Coburg, Ontario, the daughter of writer Susanna Moodie (the younger sister of Catherine Parr Trail). Chamberlin was an important pioneer artist known for her plant paintings and lithographs that were published in the 1869 book Canadian Wild Flowers. In 1863, Fitzgibbon joined forces with her aunt, Catherine Parr Trail, to propose the creation of a book on Canadian wildflowers to publisher John Lovell...

Agnes Dunbar Moodie Fitzgibbon Chamberlin (1833-1913), née Moodie, was born on a farm near Coburg, Ontario, the daughter of writer Susanna Moodie (the younger sister of Catherine Parr Trail). Chamberlin was an important pioneer artist known for her plant paintings and lithographs that were published in the 1869 book Canadian Wild Flowers. In 1863, Fitzgibbon joined forces with her aunt, Catherine Parr Trail, to propose the creation of a book on Canadian wildflowers to publisher John Lovell...

Agnes Dunbar Moodie Fitzgibbon Chamberlin (1833-1913), née Moodie, was born on a farm near Coburg, Ontario, the daughter of writer Susanna Moodie (the younger sister of Catherine Parr Trail). Chamberlin was an important pioneer artist known for her plant paintings and lithographs that were published in the 1869 book Canadian Wild Flowers. In 1863, Fitzgibbon joined forces with her aunt, Catherine Parr Trail, to propose the creation of a book on Canadian wildflowers to publisher John Lovell...

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We are delighted to launch and share with you, Metavert, an exhibition presenting a collection of evolving flowers as moving images blossoming into new forms created by a computer. Conceptual artist Marco Violet-Vianello programmed coding which taught the system to produce new images. These unknown, new botanicals reveal the considerable achievements of the machine in learning how to render flowering plants through artificial intelligence. Immersive, digital, yet close to nature, Marco...

Survival: The Survival videos reflect microscopic iterations of the big bang. Each video brings you on a journey from AI-conception to realisation as the image of the flower strives to survive amidst the sea of digital imagery. This series reflects on the role of AI within artistic creation and the increasing cognitive abilities of the machines we have built. As Marco explains, his relationship with this AI programme is comparable to that with his living plants. He tends to them, monitors...

Rare: Stills - Metavert's Rare: Stills collection consists of 50 still images extracted from the AI-generated flowering videos. Marco’s processes attached a botanical Latin name to each newly discovered specimen. Each image represents a new, unique species of flora that exists solely in the realm of the digital. Head to the link in our bio to shop the collection. ✿ 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒚 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 ✿

Rare: Stills - Metavert's Rare: Stills collection consists of 50 still images extracted from the AI-generated flowering videos. Marco’s processes attached a botanical Latin name to each newly discovered specimen. Each image represents a new, unique species of flora that exists solely in the realm of the digital. Head to the link in our bio to shop the collection. ✿ 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒚 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 ✿

Agnes Dunbar Moodie Fitzgibbon Chamberlin (1833-1913), née Moodie, was born on a farm near Coburg, Ontario, the daughter of writer Susanna Moodie (the younger sister of Catherine Parr Trail). Chamberlin was an important pioneer artist known for her plant paintings and lithographs that were published in the 1869 book Canadian Wild Flowers. In 1863, Fitzgibbon joined forces with her aunt, Catherine Parr Trail, to propose the creation of a book on Canadian wildflowers to publisher John Lovell...