Verso
The Huntington’s blog takes you behind the scenes for a scholarly view of the collections.
Exhibitions
In Focus: “Celia Paul”
Wed., Feb. 6, 2019 | Lisa BlackburnSeven paintings by the contemporary British artist Celia Paul (born 1959) will be on view Feb. 9–July 8 in the Huntington Art Gallery.
File under Fascinating
Wed., Jan. 30, 2019 | Sara K. AustinDid you vow to tidy up in 2019? If the current mania for organizing consultant Marie Kondo is any indication, you're not alone.
Education
Deep Learning in the Science of Art Conservation
Wed., Jan. 23, 2019 | Amanda Hernandez, Kristin Brisbois, Ph.D.In October 2018, more than 100 students had the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of art conservation as part of a Deep Learning Day developed by The Huntington's Education staff, focusing on the ongoing "Project Blue Boy" exhibition.
Botanical
From the Mountains to the Garden
Wed., Jan. 16, 2019 | Nicholas Menzies, Phillip E. BloomIn just three characters, Terry Yuan's calligraphic Terrace that Invites the Mountain—now carved into a rock in The Huntington's Chinese Garden, Liu Fang Yuan—captures one of the key principles of Chinese garden design
Conferences
New Perspectives on Regime Change
Wed., Jan. 9, 2019 | Norman Jones, Paulina KewesOn March 24, 1603, Queen Elizabeth I died, and James VI of Scotland was proclaimed James I of England. There was widespread relief and rejoicing that the transition happened so smoothly
Events
Calligrapher Tang Qingnian
Wed., Jan. 2, 2019 | Lynne HeffleyTall and amiable, wearing glasses, his hair tied back in a pony tail, contemporary artist Tang Qingnian 唐慶年 stands in The Huntington's Rose Hills Garden Courtyard on a sunny day in early Nov. 2018, facing a long table covered with white paper.
Uncategorized
Looking Back at 2018
Wed., Dec. 26, 2018 | Kevin DurkinAs the year draws to a close, we invite you to revisit a dozen of our favorite stories from this year's Verso offerings.
Exhibitions
Venice: Real and Imagined
Wed., Dec. 19, 2018 | Linda ChiavaroliCountless novelists, composers, poets, and playwrights have sourced Italy's Venice for their creations. Somewhat less prominent on the cultural radar are the visionary developers, marketing-savvy citrus growers, and architects of expositions who have done the same.