Art
A Magic Brew?
Fri., Oct. 31, 2014 | Diana W. Thompson
It's as if Henry Fuseli (1741–1825), the Anglo-Swiss artist who created the recently acquired painting The Three Witches (1782), had concocted a magic brew to ensure his canvas would eventually end up among The Huntington's treasure trove of artworks.
Art
Two Singular Men, One Berlin
Mon., Oct. 27, 2014 | Diana W. Thompson
When critically acclaimed portrait artist Don Bachardy (b. 1934) visited Berlin earlier this month to explore the city where his late partner, novelist Christopher Isherwood (1904–1986), lived from 1929 to 1933, the trip was likely bittersweet.
Botanical
Drought-Tolerant Delights
Wed., Oct. 22, 2014 | Lisa Blackburn
If you're a garden lover in Southern California, there's probably one thing on your mind as the fall planting season gets underway: drought. Finding ways to cut back on watering in the garden has become a high priority for everyone in the region.
Art
Two American Photographers at Home
Wed., Oct. 15, 2014 | Jennifer A. Watts
It may come as no surprise to you, savvy reader, that the years spent preparing for a major exhibition are fraught with considerable challenges and no small amount of pain. An elusive loan, an uncooperative colleague, an intransigent donor, an unanticipated expense
Art
Which Witch?
Fri., Oct. 10, 2014 | Thea Page
The Huntington's recently acquired The Three Witches or The Weird Sisters, painted by Henry Fuseli (1741-1825) in about 1785, goes on view tomorrow in the Huntington Art Gallery. It's one of three full-size color versions that the artist made.
Art
A Legacy in Silver
Wed., Sept. 24, 2014 | Bonnie Taylor
"I ask myself: 'Will this thing last for at least 100 years?'" Hudson Roysher told the Los Angeles Times in 1967. "My work has to be of the best quality that I am capable of at the time." Roysher, a renowned silversmith whose work is displayed in The Huntington's Virginia...
Botanical
Picturing a Bloom
Thu., Sept. 18, 2014 | Kate Lain
It bloomed, it smelled weird, and then, within hours, the much-anticipated show was over. And while the excitement surrounding the bloom may have passed, the images of it remain, some already superseded by other images we've taken since
Botanical
An Eclectic Collection of Orchids
Fri., Sept. 12, 2014 | Dylan Hannon
In October, The Huntington will host the annual Southland Orchid Show and Sale. As in previous years, exhibitors will display orchids from around the world, a reflection of the passion among collectors for the vast and diverse Orchidaceae family.
Announcements
The Gift of Time
Wed., Aug. 27, 2014 | Susan Turner-Lowe
Every now and then a coworker comes along who is absolutely made for the job. They live it, breathe it, are the essence of the work—so much so that you think the job is them. In fact, you don't know which came first
Library
The Library Tomorrow
Tue., Aug. 26, 2014 | Matt Stevens
The next time you walk into the Library's main exhibition hall to see "Remarkable Works, Remarkable Times," be sure to stop into "The Library Today" gallery. Several remarkable videos will vie for your attention
Botanical
A Stinky Family Tree
Fri., Aug. 22, 2014 | Dylan Hannon
The newest flowering of the titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum, or "Corpse Flower") at The Huntington has generated good questions about the origin of this plant at our institution. This wonder of the vegetable kingdom has now flowered for us five times
Botanical
Three Musicians Sharing in the Chinese Garden
Tue., Aug. 12, 2014 | Linda Chiavaroli
Few things are more relaxing than live musical performances at The Huntington during the summer. Don't forget that every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m., you can enjoy traditional music in Liu Fang Yuan, the Garden of Flowing Fragrance.