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Second Sundays: Raqib Shaw

Explore the fantastical artwork of Raqib Shaw in the new exhibition “Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West” through artmaking and in-gallery talks at this all-ages event.

About the Exhibition

On view in the Huntington Art Gallery among historic masterpieces, Shaw’s works are deeply influenced by and often directly respond to world-renowned Old Master artworks.

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In-Gallery Talk

Join Huntington docent volunteers for an in-depth look at the lush fantasy world of landscapes and imagined interior spaces in Raqib Shaw’s mesmerizing paintings.

Hands-On Artmaking

Create your own artwork inspired by the intricately detailed paintings found in the Raqib Shaw exhibition.

An enamel artwork depicting an artist’s studio filled with paintings along the walls and floor.

Raqib Shaw, The Retrospective, 2002–22, 2015–22. Acrylic liner, enamel, and rhinestones on aluminum, 84 1/4 x 107 in. | © Raqib Shaw. Photo © Shaw Studio.

Two walls in a gallery with blue walls, white trim, and wood floors; three large artworks hang in a row on the left-side wall, and a block of introductory text is displayed on the right-side wall.

Installation view of “Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West.” Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

A person in shadow stands in front of a large, vibrant painting depicting an opulent and cavernous room filled with artworks.

Installation view of “Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West.” Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

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An enamel artwork depicting an artist’s studio filled with paintings along the walls and floor.
Two walls in a gallery with blue walls, white trim, and wood floors; three large artworks hang in a row on the left-side wall, and a block of introductory text is displayed on the right-side wall.
A person in shadow stands in front of a large, vibrant painting depicting an opulent and cavernous room filled with artworks.

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A young girl and adult man smile as they smell colorful roses in a garden.

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