The Frick Magnolias: Spring 2022

Horticulturist Galen Lee has been taking care of the Frick's iconic magnolia trees for over half of their 85-year lives. Hear how he continues to care for them during the renovation of The Frick Collection's historic home on Fifth Avenue.


For more information about the magnolias, visit our Virtual Tour.

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Renovation Stories

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3:36

A New Entryway, Set in Stone

woman, Lizzie Olson, standing in front of building facade and scaffolding
3:00

A Facelift for the Frick’s Façades

video still of Stephen Bury in reading room
2:47

Restoring Our Library’s Reading Room

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1:15

The Oval Room: A Symphony in Silver

video still of Giulio Dalvit standing in front of sculpture of nude woman in gallery
3:39

Unboxing Diana

video still of Xavier Salomon in galleries
3:23

A New Old Home

video still of Marie-Laure Buku Pongo talking in gallery
2:35

Installing an Immersive New Ceramics Gallery

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2:40

Passementerie: Down to the Last Detail

video still of Joe Godla in conservation studio
3:23

Preserving the Frick’s Treasures for Generations to Come

video still of Aimee Ng in breakfast room gallery
2:41

The Breakfast Room: A Serene Step Back in Time

video still of West Gallery showing two figures, large green velvet tapestry and machinery and skylight
2:57

A Refurbished Backdrop for the Heart of The Frick Collection

video still of woman working over caryatids, pillars in the shape of human figures
2:48

Reviving Eight Figures from the Original Frick Façade