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Second Sundays: Edmund de Waal

Event
A gallery with white walls and wood floors and a table with chairs at the center of the room.

Sun., Nov. 9, 2025, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Free with general admission

Kids/Families

Huntington Art Gallery

Admission Tickets
Explore the artwork of acclaimed British artist and author Edmund de Waal in the new exhibition “the eight directions of the wind: Edmund de Waal at The Huntington” through artmaking, music, and conversations with curators at this event for visitors of all ages.
Pale porcelain artworks sit on white shelves

Hands-on Artmaking

Create your own unique ceramic vessels inspired by the artwork featured in the exhibition.   

A blonde woman with glasses smiles at a camera.

Conversations with Curators

Join Melinda McCurdy, curator of British art at The Huntington, for short conversations around Edmund de Waal’s new exhibition in the Huntington Art Gallery.  

Talks at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

A view of a tiled loggia with a vaulted ceiling.

Musical Playlists

Enjoy two musical playlists curated by the artist and guest cultural historian Josh Kun.  

“The Huntington” by StudioDeWaal on Spotify  

“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. 

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

Helpful Info for Families

There’s so much for families to discover together! The Huntington is a perfect place to engage all your senses as you explore the gardens and galleries.

Helpful Info for Families
A gently sweeping walkway in a garden.

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