Viewing Stones Show
Practiced in Asia for centuries and gaining popularity around the world, the art of viewing stones invites contemplation of the subtle, often fanciful forms that have been shaped by nature, the elements, and time.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
About the Organization
California Aiseki Kai | In February 1983, a nucleus of viewing stone enthusiasts, under the leadership of Larry Ragle, gathered to form California Aiseki Kai (a suiseki and viewing stone club). Since its origin, the club has met each month to discuss suiseki, their structure, composition, identification, and how to find and display these beautiful natural stones. The club organizes field trips to search for suiseki, and members are encouraged to display their stones at local exhibitions and bonsai shows, including the annual show at The Huntington.
Contemplating the subtle, graceful forms of nature’s artistry in stone is said to uplift the spirit and stimulate the mind.