Exploring the historical origins of extraction and the growing field of Geoaesthetics, this conference queries how artists mined the geological imagination during this period. Presentations will respond to the cultural aftershocks of the birth of modern geology and paleontology, which instituted a major conceptual shift in understanding nature.
Fri., April 4, 2025, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Two-day conference | General: $35, Students and Huntington Fellows: Free | Optional lunch: $20 each day
Conference registration includes general admission to The Huntington. Lunch reservations will close on March 31 at noon.
Join ICW for a webinar with James Tejani, who will discuss his book about the history of the Los Angeles Port, charting its rise out of the mud and salt marsh of San Pedro and showing how the port is the story of modern, globalized America itself.
Discover pathways to restore emotional and physical well-being while exploring the beauty and tranquility of The Huntington. Kathy Chyan guides participants through a series of physical exercises and stretches.
Tune in with nature and find healing among the trees as you immerse yourself in the therapeutic energy of the garden. Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Debra Wilbur to discover pathways to restore emotional and physical well-being.
Exploring the historical origins of extraction and the growing field of Geoaesthetics, this conference queries how artists mined the geological imagination during this period. Presentations will respond to the cultural aftershocks of the birth of modern geology and paleontology, which instituted a major conceptual shift in understanding nature.
Sat., April 5, 2025, 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Two-day conference | General: $35, Students and Huntington Fellows: Free | Optional lunch: $20 each day
Conference registration includes general admission to The Huntington. Lunch reservations will close on March 31 at noon.
