Wildfruit Projects

Announcing: Ngàn hoa đua nở | A Thousand Flowers Racing to Bloom, a solo-exhibition of new work by Nguyên Doãn at Wildfruit Projects, opening May 29th, 2026

In “A Thousand Flowers Racing to Bloom,” Vietnamese artist Nguyên Doãn presents his first body of work created in the United States. Having studied art in Ho Chi Minh City, he now draws from a new world of seasonal change—where spring blossoms, summer vibrance, autumn fading, and winter stillness become both subject and metaphor.

Each piece is accompanied by poetry, written as a way to process the emotions of migration: wonder, nostalgia, uncertainty, and hope. The flowers he paints are more than what they appear; they represent moments of growth, adaptation, and the courage to bloom in unfamiliar soil.

This debut exhibition captures a fleeting yet powerful chapter: the intersection of past and present, home and horizon.

From the artist:

“A Thousand Flowers Racing to Bloom is a message to the millions living far from home, those who hope for a bright future, like flowers that bloom when given enough sunlight each spring.”

“Ngàn hoa đua nở, của triển lãm này như một lời gửi gắm đến hàng ngàn, hàng triệu người Việt Nam xa xứ vẫn luôn mong ước một tương lai rực rỡ như những đóa hoa khi đủ nắng nở rộ mỗi độ Xuân về.”

Nguyên Doãn was born in 1981 in Bình Dng, Vietnam. He trained at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts and is a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association. He arrived in the United States with his family on September 16, 2024.

Since arriving he has painted around 130 works, repeatedly returning to the spring blossoms and autumn leaves that stir deep feeling in a new land.

Please join us for an opening reception on Friday, May 29, 2026 from 5-9 PM at Wildfruit Projects, 4704 Virginia Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63111. Free and open to the public. A percentage of art sales will go to support the International Institute of St. Louis

The gallery will be open tonight for Final Friday! Come view pieces from our permanent collection of mostly-local artists including:
+ Katherine Simóne Reynolds .art as well as work by Wildfruit Projects co-founder .kumanomido

This Sunday from 4-10PM! Art Exhibition and Block Party organized by

We are thrilled to partner with our pals at .mezcaleria for tonight’s Art, Wine, & Charity event! 100% of sales of by the glass wine selections will be donated to and we are honored to provide a pop up gallery to surround you while you sip!

We’ve curated a selection of sexy, q***r, otherworldly works by local artists + .kumanomido + for your viewing pleasure. More importantly, each artist has generously offered to donate 50-100% of proceeds from the sale of any original work to MICA! Additionally, join us to see the soft launch of our first Wildfruit Press collaboration with Janie Stamm, where we will offer a limited edition of accessibly-prices reproduction prints of her beautiful work.

This isn’t just an art show. It’s an opportunity to use art and wine to sustain our community and build connections that cross boundaries. We would love to see you there!

Pop-up spring makers market is sprung! Come by today 1-4pm 💐

Join us for a springtime Makers Market at Wildfruit! Saturday April 26th from 1-4pm • Part of the Virginia Avenue Spring Fling hosted by

The market will feature:
• Herbal remedies by
• Stained glass by
• Original art prints by
• Original art prints by .art
• Handmade pottery by
• Ayurvedic wisdom by
• Prints and more from
• Books and more from

Art, sun, neighbors—what more could you want?

Join us for the closing of Discipline; Then & Now this Friday, 4/4 at Wildfruit Projects! 6-12pm

Arrive early (6p) for a reading of Chin Up, Baby, illustrated by , followed by flash tattoos based on the show by and from 7-9. Stay late (9-12p) for a party DJ’d by ($5 suggested donation)

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Join us for National Waffle Day (Observed) at Final Friday on the 4700 block of Virginia Avenue!

Chicken n’ Waffleman will pull up to the Virginia Avenue Pocket Park on Friday night at 6pm, serving up waffles and chicken too. Grab a beverage from , dinner from the truck, and join us around the firepit in the park!

will be open for an exhibit and special sale of selected works by , and their back garden offers another beautiful space to gather with neighbors and enjoy a drink.

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This Friday night in Dutchtown!
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Happy belated National Waffle Day! We hope you’ll come celebrate with us!

Upcoming Programs at Wildfruit Celebrating Discipline; Then & Now by Marley Billie D!

Join us for two special workshops in honor of Marley Billie D’s exhibition:

🎶 Music Workshop with GemTree ()
Thursday, March 6th | 5:30–6:30 PM
Explore sound and creativity with musician GemTree—no prior musical experience needed! Suggested donation: $5.

♻️ Upcycle Workshop with ()
Thursday, March 13th | 4:00–6:00 PM
Give old materials new life in this hands-on workshop focused on sustainability and self-expression. $25

Come through, create, and celebrate! 🌱🎵