Botany in Communication

We wouldn’t have posters without paper, and we wouldn’t have paper without trees. Posters were one the earliest forms of advertisement, and they are to this day the most cost-effective form of promotion. But we also buy posters for their design and art value, as well. Today, I talk with Angelina Lippert, Poster House chief curator, the first museum in the US—based in New York—dedicated exclusively to posters. She will tells us, of course, how plants and nature are represented on posters, but also the value of collecting them as historical documents. Angelina will talk about the World’s most famous posters and why they are so valuable. Heidi Smith, Poster House director of retail operations, is joining us as well to discuss why buying objects with great craftsmanship from a museum’s store is like bringing part of its collection home, and will highlight a few favorites that make great holiday gifts. Photo courtesy of Poster House.

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Botany in Psychology

In 2015, 55% of the World’s population lived in urban centers, a number that will increase to 68% by 2050, according to the UN. Today, half of the World’s urban population lives in cities with more than 500,000 inhabitants, and many with little daily access to nature. Just before the pandemic hit New York in March, I started Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)—something I had wanted to try for some time—and it was great in helping me to structure my day, and focus my energy to get the most out of work and play.

With new restrictions in place, I discuss the role of nature in our mental health with Dr. Meredith Hemphill Ruden, DSW, LCSW, from City Center Psychotherapy in New York City, and how we can prepare for the winter.

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My name is Paula de la Cruz, or PALOOLA—to some of my friends. I explore the intersections between art and botany, but also how we incorporate the natural world into our daily lives, especially our urban lives. In my new podcast, PALOOLA, I will look into new ideas in art, design, technology and health, all inspired by nature and botany. I hope you will join me! Photo courtesy of Azuma Makoto