2027 loan exhibit
“Celebrating English Arts and Crafts Gardens — Then and Now”
Curated by Caroline Mesrobian Hickman
Be inspired to create your own earthly paradise by visiting our loan exhibit “Celebrating English Arts and Crafts Gardens, Then and Now.” Learn how the garden developed during the Arts and Crafts Movement in England and about its lasting influence on iconic 20th-century gardens. Enjoy vibrant images of some of the most storied English gardens as you explore the rich history and modern spirit of timeless English garden design.
Discover how architects and garden designers worked together to create exquisite gardens that functioned as extensions of the house. These structured “garden rooms,” using local materials and fine craftsmanship, and enhanced with naturalistic, exuberant plantings, remain essential to a well-lived life. From historic 19th century origins to vibrant contemporary landscapes, experience how master craftsmanship and natural beauty continue to bloom together today.
Caroline Mesrobian Hickman teaches American Architecture in the School of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Historic Preservation at the University of Maryland. Her research focuses on the architecture of Washington, DC, during the first half of the 20th century. Passionate about the intersection of nature, landscape, and architecture, she recently celebrated the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted through her collaboration with the National Association for Olmsted Parks and the Oak Spring Garden Foundation on the “Olmsted 200 Exhibit.”
