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TicketsFeb. 3, 2018–April 30, 2018
When the British public saw its first zebra in the mid-18th century, the black-and-white striped beast created quite a sensation. A similar degree of excitement is likely to greet the exquisite portrait of that celebrated animal when George Stubbs' Zebra (exhibited 1763) goes on temporary display at The Huntington.
Feb. 22, 2018–March 19, 2018
A recently acquired painting on paper by artist and designer Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898), one of the most prominent British artists of the late 19th century, is on view in the Huntington Art Gallery's Works on Paper Room through March 19.
Oct. 7, 2017–Feb. 26, 2018
Thirty-two exquisite glass vases designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, on loan from a private collection, will be showcased in an exhibition opening this fall at The Huntington.
Oct. 28, 2017–Feb. 26, 2018
On October 31, 1517, German priest Martin Luther, who believed church doctrines created an ever-growing gap between believers and God, is said to have posted a document of what today are called the "95 theses"—his specific disputes—to the door of a church in Wittenberg to contest recent practices of the Catholic Church.
Oct. 28, 2017–Feb. 19, 2018
European exploration of other lands during the so-called Age of Discovery revealed a vast new world of plant life that required description, cataloging, and recording. By the 18th century, the practice of botanical illustration had become an essential tool in the study of natural history.
Nov. 18, 2017–Feb. 12, 2018
The culmination of the second year of a five-year initiative called "/five," which this year is based on the theme of "collecting" and "collections," this focused exhibition features new work with related programming by seven artists who conducted research in The Huntington's collections.
Oct. 21, 2017–Jan. 22, 2018
This exhibition on American abstract artist Frederick Hammersley (1919-2009) showcases his sketchbooks, notebooks, inventories, and vibrant color swatches to illuminate the painstaking process the artist used to create his hard-edge geometric paintings.
Sept. 16, 2017–Jan. 8, 2018
The two dozen paintings in this installation are the work of young adults ages 18 to 26 who are mentored by Art Division, a non-profit organization that trains and supports Los Angeles youth from underserved communities who are pursuing careers in the visual arts.
Sept. 16, 2017–Jan. 8, 2018
Guillermo Galindo (b. 1960, Mexico City) uses composed and performed music, printed scores, and assembled instruments to investigate the politics of the human.
Sept. 16, 2017–Jan. 8, 2018
"Visual Voyages" will introduce audiences to new understandings of Latin American nature from a range of cultural perspectives.
