For Ivy Malkin

Soft swirls of petals whirl where purple meets the light.
Challenged by the sun, color runs from the flower to the lens; each lily and lotus links us.

Imagine blossoming as peonies do in the hyacinth heat of summer.

— Poet, Kro, @Kroetry
Chicago, May 30, 2026

Giverni Arts

Ivy Malkin's Giverni Arts is a visual diary, a quiet space, and an escape from a world in flux, offering viewers and guests the opportunity to heal, reflect, and reconnect with our shared humanity.

When the world pushes us beyond our boundaries, the true genius of Malkin's photographs may not lie simply in the intricate floral details, the poetic, vast landscapes and architecture captured through her travels, or even the vulnerability in her portraiture.

Giverni Arts offers a profound sense of empowerment that restores our humanness and fosters an empathetic, singular, unified vision.

Phillip J. Turner, Curator
Chicago, June 10, 2026

Ivy Malkin has a great eye for the quiet side of nature.

I really appreciate the way she handles light, soft forms, and shadow, which gives her photos a distinct, painterly quality.

Her botanical close-ups feel very intimate and focused, capturing delicate details and gradients in a way that creates a genuine sense of stillness.

Elbert Gu
Visual Development Artist For Animation
California, June 13, 2026