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News Release - Hammer Museum and The Huntington Announce Made in L.A. 2020 Partnership

Thu., Sept. 5, 2019
The Hammer Museum today announced a new partnership with The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens for Made in L.A. 2020, the upcoming edition of the Hammer's acclaimed biennial.
History of The Huntington

Huntington as Futurist

Fri., Aug. 30, 2019 | Huntington Staff
One hundred years ago today, on a hot, dusty day in San Marino, Henry E. and Arabella Duvall Huntington signed the trust indenture
Exhibitions

News Release - Huntington to Present "The Hilton Als Series: Lynette Yiadom-Boakye"

Fri., Aug. 30, 2019
Recent paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye will be on view Jan. 25–May 11, 2020, at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. "The Hilton Als Series: Lynette Yiadom-Boakye," is curated by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hilton Als
Research

Exploring the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine

Fri., Aug. 23, 2019 | Janet Browne
In June, 16 eager participants from around the globe arrived for the inaugural Huntington residential summer institute in the history of science, technology, and medicine.

Apariciones/Apparitions

Sat., Aug. 17, 2019
Apariciones /Apparitions is a video by acclaimed Los Angeles artist Carolina Caycedo that reconceptualizes iconic Huntington spaces through Afro-Latinx and indigenous spiritual practices.
News

News Release - The Huntington Reveals Design for 2020 Rose Parade® Float

Thu., Aug. 15, 2019
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens revealed today the float design and theme for its entry in the 2020 Rose Parade®.
Exhibitions

A Method to the Madness

Wed., Aug. 14, 2019 | Allie Brandt
A line of handsome fairy couples dance gaily through sheaths of harvested wheat.
Exhibitions

News Release - Chinese Garden’s New Art Gallery to Feature Contemporary Calligraphy in Inaugural Exhibition Focused on Illuminating the Art Form

Tue., Aug. 13, 2019
Timed to coincide with the grand opening in May 2020 of the final phase of its Chinese Garden, The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens will present an exhibition of Chinese calligraphy as the inaugural installation in the garden's new art gallery.
News

News Release - Grand Opening of Chinese Garden Expansion, Including New Pavilions, Art Gallery, and Café, on Track for May 2020

Tue., Aug. 13, 2019
Nearly a year after breaking ground on the final phase of its renowned Chinese Garden, The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens announced today that the project is on track for completion in May 2020.
News

News Release - The Huntington's Centennial Celebration Launches on Sept. 5, 2019

Mon., Aug. 12, 2019
The Huntington's Centennial Celebration kicks off on Sept. 5, 2019, with a special event for press and Southern California civic, higher education, and cultural leaders—a number of whose institutions are also celebrating significant anniversaries.
Botanical

Strengthening Bonds with Mexico Through Cryopreservation

Wed., Aug. 7, 2019 | Usha Lee McFarling
The Huntington has taken a lead role in recent years in the cutting-edge field of plant cryopreservation
Lecture

California Ranches: Lands in Transition

Mon., Aug. 5, 2019
Architect Marc Appleton, author of "Ranches: Home on the Range in California", discusses the history of cattle ranching in California.