Naples Botanical Garden

Ánima Botánica
2026-11-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 20 more dates
On view in Fogg Café October 1, 2026 – July 9, 2028.

See the natural world from a whole new perspective. Here, towering air plants offer shade like a Florida live oak, orchid petals may tickle the top of your head, and a greenhouse frog—no bigger than a thumbtack in real life—might make an ideal companion on your stroll through the Garden. All invite you to imagine what it feels like to be just one inch tall.

At this new scale, hidden relationships and quiet processes come into view. The intricate connections that sustain plants, animals, and the ecosystems we share are revealed, reminding us that the living world is expansive, complex, and wonderful.

About the Artist

Puerto Rican artist Pseudomero, Ph.D., is an art activist, historian, and educator. His work has been exhibited throughout the southeastern United States and blends impressionism, graffiti, digital photography, and expressionism. Using reclaimed and repurposed materials, he specializes in drawing with a background in printmaking, murals, and mixed media. While based in Naples, he has spent the past three years exploring the Everglades collecting photos, audio and visual recordings, and sketches that inform much of this exhibition. He uses his work to spark meaningful conversations and inspire change.

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What is Gathered Remains Community Workshop
2026-11-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-15 10:00 - 12:00
In this hands-on workshop, participants will contribute to the making of Lauren Shapiro’s installation, What is Gathered Remains, at Naples Botanical Garden. Drawing from the Garden’s seed bank, a living archive of plant species native to Florida and the Caribbean, participants will cut and arrange motifs onto special kiln paper, building compositions inspired by the textures and forms of specific plants from the collection. These kiln paper collages will then be fired, transforming each participant’s design into cast glass tiles that compose the final sculptures.

Workshop Details

Dates offered:

November 14, 10am – 12pm

November 15, 10am – 12pm

Free for Members / $27 Non-Members, includes Garden admission

Register Now to Be a Part of the Exhibit Creation

About the Artist

Lauren Shapiro (b.1984) is an artist and explorer who lives and works in Miami, Florida. She integrates ceramics and technology to communicate insights from the natural world, often collaborating with scientists to influence projects that highlight the diverse ecosystems of South Florida and beyond. She received her MFA from the University of Miami in 2016 and has received awards and commission from prestigious institutions like the Knight Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation. Her work has been exhibited internationally and exists in Soho House Art Collection and Jorge M. Perez Collection. She maintains a researched approach to creating, continuing her exploration of new media and collaborative commissions like the one at Naples Botanical Garden.

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