OPEN TODAY: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.

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Viewing Stones Show

Event
viewing stones in a circular stand

Past eventDec. 26, 2024, 10 a.m.—5 p.m.—Dec. 30, 2024, 10 a.m.—5 p.m.

Free with general admission

Brody Botanical Center, Ahmanson Classroom and Banta Hall

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The California Aiseki Kai presents its 35th annual show featuring outstanding examples of suiseki and other viewing stones.

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.

A grouping of five viewing stones
A smooth stone mounted to a wooden platform.
A small group of viewing stones, one resembles a white mouse, another looks like an open bag filled with grains of sand.
An irregular green malachite stone, with holes is suspended over a wooden platform.
Rows of tables with various viewing stones set upon them, visitors stand in the background.
A rough brown stone, resembling a desert mountain formation, set in a ceramic base filled with sand.
Rows of tables with various viewing stones set upon them.
A pink-ish stone, resembling a mountain range, set in a wooden base.
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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.

Viewing stone on display

Drawing Enlightenment from Stones

Contemplating the subtle, graceful forms of nature’s artistry in stone is said to uplift the spirit and stimulate the mind.

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