Bloom: Art, Flowers and Emotion
Last updated: 2 October 2026
Bloom: Art, Flowers and Emotion is a Tate Publishing hardback that collects 100 flower paintings, prints and photographs from the Tate collection. Rachel Giles groups them by feeling rather than by date, under chapter headings such as Hope, Calm and Grief and Loss. The RRP is £25, and Amazon UK had it at £19.05 on 2 October 2026.
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What is in Bloom: Art, Flowers and Emotion
Tate describes the book as "one hundred of the most beautiful floral works from Tate's collection". Each artwork gets a full-colour reproduction and a short note. The notes are short, so you can read one picture at a time.
The chapters are named after emotions. They include Joy and Wonder, Love and Affection, Grief and Loss, Nostalgia and Longing, Calm, Hope and Resilience. Because of that, it works as a book to dip into on a particular day.
The artists
Artists named in reviews include David Hockney, Tracey Emin, Winifred Nicholson, Andy Warhol, John Nash, Eric Ravilious and Stanley Spencer. The Association of Botanical Artists notes that it is about the feeling behind each work, not botanical accuracy. So do not expect detailed plant studies.
About Rachel Giles
Giles is an art writer and lecturer who has worked with the National Gallery, Tate and the V&A. She wrote The Atlas of Brutalist Architecture, and she keeps a cutting garden and an allotment in London.
Key facts
- Editor: Rachel Giles
- Publisher: Tate Publishing, 4 March 2021
- Format: hardback, 144 pages, 28 x 25cm, printed on FSC-certified paper
- Size in the hand: a little wider than a sheet of A4, and at 1.05kg about the weight of a bag of sugar
- ISBN: 9781849767415
- Price: £25 RRP, £19.05 on Amazon UK when we checked
Who it suits as a gift
- Gardeners: the Resilience and Creativity and Regeneration chapters suit someone who spends their weekends planting.
- Gallery regulars: every work is from the Tate collection, and not all of it is on the walls at once.
- Someone going through a hard time: the Grief and Loss and Calm chapters make it a thoughtful alternative to sending flowers.
It also works well for Mother's Day. Our gifts for Mum guide has more ideas in the same spirit.
Where to buy it in the UK
Amazon UK had the hardback at £19.05, which is £5.95 under the RRP. The Tate shop sells it at the full £25. It has also sold signed copies, which is the one reason to pay more.
FAQs
What is Bloom: Art, Flowers and Emotion about?
It is a collection of 100 artworks of flowers and plants from the Tate collection, grouped by the emotions they express, from joy and love to grief and hope.
Who wrote Bloom?
Rachel Giles, an art writer and lecturer, edited it for Tate Publishing.
How many pages does Bloom have?
The hardback has 144 pages, illustrated in full colour throughout.
How much does Bloom cost?
The RRP is £25. Amazon UK had it at £19.05 on 2 October 2026.
Where can I see the artworks in Bloom?
Every work belongs to the Tate collection. Displays change, so check the Tate website before a visit if you want to see one piece.
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