FEBRUARY 27 2025

Premiering for a Limited Engagement Only | Blooming Wonders: A Best of Spring Exhibition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Camryn Hardy | Camryn@taapr.com

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ARTECHOUSE DC Presents BLOOMING WONDERS: A Best of Spring Exhibition

 

Step into a World of Blossoms, Butterflies, and Immersive Beauty at ARTECHOUSE’s Spring Showcase. An Annual Celebration of Spring’s Beauty Through the Fusion of Nature, Technology & Art.

 

Opening March 7, 2025, for a Limited Engagement Through the End of April.

 

Washington, DC — ARTECHOUSE DC is thrilled to present Blooming Wonders: A Best-of-Spring Exhibition, a vibrant tribute to Washington, D.C.’s beloved cherry blossom season. Now in its 8th year as an official National Cherry Blossom Festival program, ARTECHOUSE’s annual cherry blossom celebration has become a must-see for locals and visitors alike. Featuring immersive and interactive, technology-driven installations, this year’s Blooming Wonders invites guests of all ages to enter a world where nature, technology, and art collide.

 

“Celebrating DC’s cherry blossom season has become one of ARTECHOUSE’s favorite traditions. It’s a time of year when we can share the beauty of the blossoms with our community in a unique and engaging way, ” said Sandro, Founder & Chief Creative Officer of ARTECHOUSE.

 

This year’s exhibition is the newest iteration of past cherry blossom-themed installations, bringing back fan favorites alongside new interactive experiences. Beginning March 7, 2025, and running through the end of April, Blooming Wonders invites guests to experience the fleeting beauty of spring in a way that only ARTECHOUSE can deliver.

 

“The National Cherry Blossom Festival is proud to include ARTECHOUSE’s unique cherry blossom exhibit, once again, as part of the 2025 Festival celebration. We invite Festival-goers to add “Blooming Wonders: A Best-of-Spring Exhibition” their Festival plans for a unique, immersive experience that leverages the power of art and technology in appreciation of the beautiful blossoms,” said Diana Mayhew, president and CEO of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

 

Perfect for cherry blossom enthusiasts, art lovers, and curious minds of all ages, the exhibition offers an unforgettable journey into spring set against the backdrop of one of DC’s most enchanting seasons. Visitors can look forward to:

 

  • PIXELBLOOM: Timeless Butterflies in the Immersive Gallery, a cinematic piece that takes audiences on a vibrant exploration of spring. The experience begins with the delicate blooming of cherry blossoms leading audiences through larger than life flower-filled landscapes alongside a mesmerizing flock of butterflies. It’s a visual experience that reminds us of nature’s ephemeral beauty.

  • In Gallery 1, Rupture, created in collaboration with renowned artist Yuko Shimizu, combines centuries-old Japanese traditions with innovative technology. Visitors are invited to interact with hand-drawn ink illustrations, digitally transformed into a dynamic and interactive art experience.

  • Gallery 2 will feature Blossoming Field, a full-floor interactive projection installation that engages visitors directly with the art. With three interactive zones, visitors can encourage cherry blossom trees to bloom, interact with floating reflective orbs, and engage with bees and honeycombs, all while accompanied by gentle sound design.

  • Akousmaflore et Lux, a small, interactive garden by the French artist duo Scenocosme. The plants in this living garden respond to gentle touch, creating a symphony of sounds as the plants “sing” through visitors’ presence.

  • Digital Flower Experiments by Mei Tamazawa, an interactive experience inspired by a scientific lab, offering visitors the chance to engage with real-time video processing. The final two screens will feature games from the 2021 Renewal2121 exhibition, Pachinko and Upcycle, encouraging playful exploration of sustainability and creativity.

  • The Media Lab will present Hello, Shadow! by Joon Moon in a special version inspired by the spring theme complementing the seasonal display.

With something for everyone, from children to adults, Blooming Wonders invites visitors to connect with nature in interactive ways while celebrating the beauty and significance of the cherry blossom season. Blooming Wonders is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. during its run. Enhancing the experience further, the onsite XR Bar is open Monday–Thursday from 4 p.m. until close and Friday–Sunday from 11 a.m. until close, offering spring-inspired drinks to complement your visit.

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ABOUT ARTECHOUSE 

An innovative leader in digital and experiential art, ARTECHOUSE expands the possibilities of art and how we experience it through cutting-edge technology-driven exhibitions and experiences. ​​ARTECHOUSE connects progressive ideas, artists, and audiences to stimulate innovation and creativity at the intersection of art, science, and technology. What started as the nation’s first digital art space is now a home, online and off, for technology-driven art innovation, with a mission to empower and fund the creation of new, experiential, and exploratory art forms that make an impact.

 

ARTECHOUSE Studio

ARTECHOUSE Studio is an interdisciplinary team of designers, architects, producers, and storytellers working together to turn ideas and concepts into cutting-edge, technology-driven experiences. It provides both artists (like Refik Anadol, Yuko Shimizu, Vince Fraser, and many others) and its many outside collaborators (brands and organizations like Pantone, the United Nations Foundation, the Society for Neuroscience, Nobel Prize Museum, etc.) not only the tools and technical capabilities to bring their concepts to life but also the creative vision needed to elaborate those ideas and give them new scope.

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TIMES & HOURS: 

Blooming Wonders will be open to the public from March 7 , 2025 through the end of April.

Daily Admissions: 10am-10pm

TICKETS: 

  • General Admission (16+): Starting at $24

  • Anytime Ticket: $37

  • Children Tickets (available prior to 6PM daily):

    • Child Ticket (Ages 4-15): Starting at $17

    • FREE for children under the age of 4

  • Special ID TIckets: Starting at $21

    • Students, Seniors, Military & First Responders: (Available prior to 7pm daily. Valid ID Required.)

    • Local Rate for DMV Residents: (Available prior to 7pm Monday – Thursday only. Valid ID Required.)

 

  • Find special rates for school field trip tickets here, as part of ARTCHOUSE’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of innovators.

Book in advance and save on your visit. Single and group tickets can be reserved in advance at https://www.artechouse.com/location/dc/

HOURS OF OPERATION:
General Hours: Monday – Sunday, 10 AM – 10 PM

Sessions are every 30 minutes. The last session begins at 9 PM

Off-Peak Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm

Peak Hours: Monday-Thursday 7pm-close, Friday-Sunday all day

XR Bar Hours: Monday – Thursday: 4 PM – Close,  Friday – Sunday: 11 AM – Close

LOCATION:
ARTECHOUSE DC, 1238 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024