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Chelsea physick

The famous SW3 sanctuary has opened its gates to contemporary art
this summer. The oldest botanical gardens in Europe have invited
a group of artists to make works for installation within that convey
the essence both of the almost secret location and the health-giving
range of medicinal plants. Visitors must search for the pieces over
some three and a half acres. But many will not be over-concerned,
taking this as a great opportunity anyway to view the gardens themselves.
The exhibition, entitled modestly ‘Art in the Garden’,
remains open through 15 September.

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