“Flora‑2023”: The Time Has Chosen Us!
Time is a theme that never runs out of stories — and it resonates deeply with an exhibition celebrating its eighth decade. On August 4, the central public gardens of Omsk bloomed with more than 40 stunning floral art objects. The opening set a festive tone: a large concert brought together talented students and youth ensembles from the city’s cultural centres.
Exhibition in the Morning
This year, each “Flora” composition invites viewers to reflect on the phenomenon of time
Clocks and other symbols of entire eras are everywhere at the exhibition — both obvious and subtle
Even a simple shape like a circle embodies the infinity of the cycle
Traditionally, every corner in the city’s historic center is well‑kept and beautifully decorated
Floral puzzle pieces gently indicate the location of the special children’s playground
Two hearts form the art installation “Time to Love” — many compositions share a similar naming style
One of them is the stunning installation “Time to Learn”, created with natural materials
The theme of education continues with “The Book of Knowledge”, located nearby
Being well‑informed and having a broad outlook is relevant for all generations
“Rays of Knowledge” in every shade of yellow seem to be sent to us from above
Live flowers stretch upward, reaching toward the source of this light
From a distance, the whole scene looks strikingly futuristic
Officials and Delegations
At 10:30 AM, young dancers from the “Alice” studio appear in the Vystavochny Public Garden
A large guided tour of the annual Landscape and Greening Exhibition begins
It is held for the city’s leaders and delegations who arrived for the Omsk Day Celebration
The “Time for Discoveries” area has a special magnetic appeal
Distant planets are a powerful source of inspiration for the florists
Flowers perfectly complement the vivid galactic imagery
Another futuristic installation is called “The Time Portal”
The transition is visualized through the strictness of the form and the elegance of the plants
Next to it stands the philosophical, anthropomorphic art object “Through Time”
“The Tree of Life” is the central and largest figure of the entire exposition
Locals compare it to the giant tree from a famous film
The crown’s diameter is 6 meters; it combines live and artificial flowers
The guided tour for officials ends in Voskresensky Public Garden
Here, the focus is on Stakhanov, a town of Lugansk People’s Republic under the patronage of the Omsk Region
Omsk Mayor Sergei Shelest highly praised the work of the decorators and landscapers
Opening Ceremony
At 4:00 PM, the exhibition officially opened with a grand concert!
Of course, floral imagery is used to the fullest here as well
Both the audience and the honored guests applaud the young performers’ skill
City art schools train dancers in a wide range of styles
Timeless classics fit perfectly with a flower exhibition that has long‑standing traditions
A ray of sunlight highlights the performer’s expressive grace
Speaking from the stage, Mayor Sergei Shelest acknowledged the hard work of every creator behind “Flora”
Students, schoolchildren, local businesses, and the Urban Improvement Department all contributed their part
City Council Speaker Vladimir Korbut wished Omsk to remain beautiful in the years ahead
The concert is floral in every sense — and it keeps going
Dance numbers alternate with vocal performances
Yet there’s perhaps a little more choreography, thanks to its visual impact
Overall, the entire concert is a true kaleidoscope of costumes, ages, and emotions
The artists give it their all — it’s not every day they get to perform on such a stage
Happy upcoming birthday, beloved city!
Exhibition in the Evening
After the concert, visitors are invited to see the exhibition itself, held under the motto “The Time Has Chosen Us”
At Vystavochny Public Garden, the “Time Machine” is ready to whisk guests away
Frozen music is present here too — for example, in the “Time to Create” composition
Beloved by Omsk residents, floral photo zones are placed throughout the area
Many of the artificial flowers are indistinguishable from real ones
It’s so easy (and, most importantly, so beautiful!) to become a butterfly, if only for a moment
The “Girl‑Theater” composition invites thoughtful contemplation
This image is full of small, intriguing details
The details don’t give direct answers: everyone is free to find their own meanings here
Meanwhile, “Forest Glade” is quite simple and ironic, yet no less elegant
Right next to it is a charming arch, perfect for colorful photos
A little farther on, “Mother Nature” once again touches on deep, worldview‑shaping themes
The silhouette of a floral Omsk emerges from the pages of a book
The installation “The Beautiful in the Eternal” speaks about art
And, as we all know, art appeals to every age!
We’ve already met “The Tree of Life” — and it’s impossible to miss it on your walk
The happiest, most delighted selfies are taken right here
The changing position of the sun in the sky adds a touch of mystique to the tree
Queues form at all interactive art objects for photo sessions
But “The River of Life” is one of those meant to be admired only from the alley
Let’s remember this unreal color and head to Voskresensky Public Garden
Green Fair
On the way, there’s a fair featuring flowers and ornamental plants
Charming vendors share their secrets and help you make the right choice
After chatting with the professionals, it’s practically impossible to leave without a purchase
Voskresensky Public Garden
In Voskresensky Public Garden, you can spot the “Time to Love” moment right from the street
There are also plenty of animal‑themed compositions here
One of them has the telling name “Time of the Very First”
The dominant feature of the square near the chapel is the allegorical art object “Time for Change”
It seems all the photos have been taken, and friends have already picked their favorites
As a farewell, let’s take one last look at the exhibition — so we’ll want to come back… when it gets dark!
After Sunset
The night “Flora” deserves special attention
The installations transform under the light of colorfully shaped, whimsical lamps
Let’s remember it this way — vibrant, grand, and full of surprises!
