Verso
The Huntington’s blog takes you behind the scenes for a scholarly view of the collections.
Botanical
Close Encounters of the Natural Kind
Wed., July 8, 2020 | Lisa BlackburnWith the reopening of the Botanical Gardens following a three-month COVID-19 closure, visitors have been eagerly returning to The Huntington.
Botanical
A Resurgence of Victory Gardens
Wed., July 1, 2020 | Usha Lee McFarlingIn an effort to increase self-sufficiency and reduce trips to the grocery store during our current pandemic, a growing number of people are adding vegetable and herb gardens to their own yards.
Art
Reading the Light in Shigemi Uyeda’s Photography
Wed., June 24, 2020 | Lily AllenNine works by the artist Shigemi Uyeda (1902–1980) are among The Huntington's robust collection of American photography.
Library
“Release the Vessel & Cargo”
Wed., June 17, 2020 | Olga Tsapina, Ph.D.Last December, The Huntington announced that it had acquired the historical manuscript collection assembled by L. Dennis Shapiro.
Botanical
From Library to Gardens with Karina Sanchez
Wed., June 3, 2020 | Kevin DurkinWhen The Huntington closed nearly three months ago due to a global pandemic, some employees whose work was on hiatus because of diminished activities received work reassignments. We asked one of them, Karina Sanchez, to tell us about her experiences working in the gardens.
History of The Huntington
Clara Huntington’s Lasting Tribute to Her Father
Wed., May 27, 2020 | Suzanne OateyShe was the eldest of three daughters from Henry E. Huntington's first marriage and shared her father's appreciation for art, books, and the beauty of California.
Art
Young Knitter Asleep
Wed., May 20, 2020 | Catherine HessA beloved painting on the second floor of the Huntington Art Gallery has stolen hearts on a regular basis.
History of The Huntington
The Year Was 1970
Wed., May 13, 2020 | Lisa BlackburnThe Huntington's bimonthly newsletter has been in print for more than a half-century.







