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The Huntington Presents “Stories from the Library: ‘From Brontë to Butler’ and ‘Looking to Learn’”
New exhibitions highlight the daily lives of women writers and the evolution of education
Tue., Dec. 2, 2025“Stories from the Library” showcases rare and unexpected works from The Huntington’s archives, featuring women writers’ daily lives and early educational materials.
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Continuing the Story: The Art of Mustafa Ali Clayton
Fri., Nov. 21, 2025Los Angeles–based artist Mustafa Ali Clayton reflects on his creative process and the influence of Sargent Claude Johnson on his new sculpture, "Ms. Lanise."
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The Huntington Acquires Rare Civil War Painting
Made possible through The Ahmanson Foundation, Winslow Homer’s “The Sutler’s Tent” (1863) joins The Huntington’s collection
Fri., Nov. 21, 2025Addition of Winslow Homer’s “The Sutler’s Tent” (1863) deepens the institution’s interpretation of the Civil War era through art and historical materials.
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Why It Matters: Ava DuVernay in Conversation with Karen R. Lawrence
Thu., Nov. 13, 2025During “Why It Matters,” Ava DuVernay and President Karen R. Lawrence discussed storytelling, courage, and the power of the humanities to reveal a fuller, truer picture of the American experience.
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The Courage to Tell the Story
A Conversation Between Ava DuVernay and President Karen R. Lawrence at The Huntington
Thu., Nov. 13, 2025 | Annabel AdamsDuring “Why It Matters,” Ava DuVernay and President Karen R. Lawrence discussed storytelling, courage, and the power of the humanities to reveal a fuller, truer picture of the American experience.
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A Print of a Chinese Theater in California: A Life History
Wed., Nov. 12, 2025Nancy Yunhwa Rao, Board of Governors Professor of Music, Rutgers University, tells the story of an engraved illustration of a glamorous Chinese theater in San Francisco from 1870.
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Archival Captivity Narratives: Who's Capturing Whom in Comanche Archives?
Thu., Nov. 6, 2025Dustin Tahmahkera, professor of Native American studies at the University of Oklahoma, discusses stories of Comanches in film and media.
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The Huntington Adds Significant and Rare Works to Its Art Museum
Recent acquisitions expand the museum’s collection, deepen scholarly research, and highlight diverse artistic perspectives
Tue., Nov. 4, 2025New acquisitions enrich the museum’s holdings, fuel research, and showcase a wide range of artistic voices.