Past eventSat., Nov. 30, 2024–Fri., Dec. 13, 2024
Daily, except Tuesdays | Nov. 30–Dec. 13 | 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. | Free with general admission
Studio for Lodging the Mind, Chinese Garden
Zheng Bo (they/them), a contemporary artist based in Hong Kong who works with plants, is featured in the exhibition “Growing and Knowing in the Gardens of China,” which highlights how Chinese gardens have served as transformative spaces.
Fragrant Eight-Section Brocade is inspired by the traditional Chinese mind-body practice qigong 氣功. Building on exercises that date back nearly 900 years and remain widely practiced today, Zheng’s work includes eight exercises that combine simple full-body movements and deep breathing to activate the mind and body. Each exercise is meant to be practiced alongside the various fragrances of the surrounding landscape, encouraging participants to develop a connection to the natural environment.
Sept. 14, 2024–Jan. 6, 2025 | This exhibition displays 24 artworks and a performance piece highlighting how Chinese gardens have served as transformative spaces for growing and contemplating plants, encouraging visitors to view their gardens as sources of delight, nourishment, and inspiration.
The Huntington’s Center for East Asian Garden Studies promotes innovative scholarship on the traditions of garden-making in China, Japan, and Korea.
The exhibition has been made possible with support from Getty through its PST ART: Art & Science Collideinitiative.
Southern California’s landmark arts event, PST ART, returned in September 2024 with more than 70 exhibitions from museums and other institutions across the region, all exploring the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is presented by Getty. For more information, visit PST ART: Art & Science Collide
