Table of Contents
- Overview
- Photo Gallery
- TheNakedNYC YouTube Highlights
- TheNakedNYC Instagram Highlights
- Expanded Features
- Special Collaborations
- About Cj Hendry
- About Rockefeller Center
- Wrapping Up
Overview
NEW YORK, NY — Artist Cj Hendry unveils Flower Market 2.0 at Rockefeller Center, transforming Center Plaza into a vibrant field of oversized, hand-crafted plush flowers. Running from September 19 through September 21, 2025, the market is free and open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
The installation follows last year’s viral debut, which drew thousands of visitors. The 2.0 edition builds on that momentum and encourages visitors to explore Rockefeller Center’s dining, shopping, and iconic views from Top of the Rock.
Each visitor receives one complimentary flower, while additional blooms are available for $5 each. 27 flower varieties are presented, each crafted from custom-dyed polyester with a mix of machine and hand techniques for lasting beauty. A 28th exclusive Top of the Rock flower is available only as an add-on with observation deck tickets, priced at $5. If supplies remain, a limited online release occurs on Sunday, September 21, sold only as complete sets of 27 flowers for $135.
For more details, visit Cj Hendry’s official website and the Rockefeller Center event page.
Photo Gallery
TheNakedNYC YouTube Highlights
TheNakedNYC Instagram Highlights
Expanded Features
Flower Market 2.0 builds on Hendry’s viral debut in 2024. The pop-up first opened on Roosevelt Island and later expanded to Industry City after overwhelming crowds forced a relocation. Thousands attended, including Martha Stewart. 27 entirely new varieties are introduced, from classics like roses and tulips to distinctive options such as anthuriums, alliums, and hyacinths.
The experience also showcases original artworks, editioned floral wall sculptures, and limited-edition merchandise including tote bags, caps, and t-shirts. A Flower Cart satellite at Top of the Rock extends the installation.
Special Collaborations
This edition also features a collaboration with Space Club, a Brooklyn-based sensory playground. Families can join its first Manhattan pop-up on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Tickets are available through rockefellercenter.com.
About Cj Hendry
Cj Hendry is recognized worldwide for her hyper-realistic large-scale drawings and immersive installations. Her work explores themes of consumerism, nostalgia, and material culture while inviting active participation. In New York, her past projects include Keff Joons, a surreal inflatable playground; Pink Chairs, a concrete furniture installation in Prospect Park; and PLAIDground, an adult playground in Brooklyn. She also collaborated with Jeni’s on a limited-edition black ice cream.
About Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center, envisioned by John D. Rockefeller Jr. as a city within the city, has been a New York landmark for over 90 years. Its 13 interconnected buildings are linked by an underground concourse. It forms a dynamic hub for culture, business, shopping, and dining under the stewardship of Tishman Speyer. Visitors enjoy seasonal ice skating at The Rink and panoramic city views at Top of the Rock. Observation deck highlights include The Beam, a recreation of the iconic 1932 photograph, and Skylift, an open-air glass platform rising three stories above the 70th floor. Retailers include LEGO, FAO Schwarz, Catbird, and McNally Jackson, alongside restaurants such as NARO, Le Rock, and Jupiter.
Wrapping Up
Cj Hendry’s Flower Market 2.0 merges bold art with direct participation, continuing the legacy of last year’s beloved debut while expanding it to new heights. Guests are invited to experience the joy of the Flower Market and explore Rockefeller Center’s dining, retail, and skyline views.
For more details, visit Cj Hendry’s official website and the official Rockefeller Center event page.
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