Second Sundays: Edmund de Waal

Name: Second Sundays: Edmund de Waal | The Huntington
Start: Sun, Jul 12 2026
Location: The Huntington

Event

Explore the artwork of acclaimed British artist and author Edmund de Waal in the exhibition “the eight directions of the wind: Edmund de Waal at The Huntington” through artmaking, music, and conversations with experts at this event for visitors of all ages.

Family and Youth

Hands-on Artmaking: Create your own unique ceramic vessels inspired by the artwork featured in the exhibition.

Conversations with Experts: Join docents for short conversations around Edmund de Waal’s exhibition in the Huntington Art Gallery. Talks at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Musical Playlists: Enjoy two musical playlists curated by the artist and guest cultural historian Josh Kun: “The Huntington” by StudioDeWaal on Spotify and “Eight Directions of L.A.” by JoshDKun on Spotify.

Abstract, undecipherable handwriting on a white wall.

Wooden sliding doors open to reveal a minimalist interior with dark walls and a raised wooden floor.

Detail of “on porcelain” in “the eight directions of the wind: Edmund de Waal at The Huntington,” located in the Chinese Garden’s Studio for Lodging the Mind. © Edmund de Waal, 2025. Photo by Joshua White/JWPictures.com. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

View of “on shadows” in “the eight directions of the wind: Edmund de Waal at The Huntington” as seen through the doorway of the Marsh Tea House in the Japanese Garden. © Edmund de Waal, 2025. Photo by Joshua White/JWPictures.com. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

Top image: “the eight directions of the wind: Edmund de Waal at The Huntington,” installation view in the Studio for Lodging the Mind. © Edmund de Waal, 2025. Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

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

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