Venue: HUM Space (AB 1075A)
Dates: 12th September – 7th October
Step into the world of women and plants! From 12th September to 7th October, explore Flora and Feminists – The Subversive Science of Botany at HUM Space (AB 1075A) and discover the hidden, powerful stories where plants and women intersect.
Historically, botany was considered a safe field for women, yet women’s knowledge and use of plants for birth control, childbirth, and healing reveal a rich legacy of autonomy and creativity—sometimes even challenging patriarchal norms.
Through three progressive themes, it invites you to explore the female perspective of botany:
1. Birth Control and Abortion – Highlighting plants like Anastatica hierochuntica (the Rose of Jericho) and their historical use in reproductive practices.
2. The Doctrine of Signatures – Examining traditional beliefs linking plant appearance to medicinal uses.
3. The Science of Botany – Celebrating women’s contributions to botanical art and science, from historical illustrations to modern research.
Whether you’re interested in plants, feminist scholarship, art, or science, this exhibition offers a unique, interdisciplinary experience.We welcome you to share this exhibition with friends who may be interested, so that more people can discover this “tradition-challenging” botanical exhibition.
Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss it!
