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A Local View of Old Chinatown: The Lisa See Collection
Tue., May 23, 2023Author Lisa See has donated over 300 valuable glass plate negatives and photographs to The Huntington, depicting the vibrant daily life of Los Angeles' Old Chinatown dating back to the late 19th century, and discusses the collection with curator Li Wei Yang.
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Nekketsu Takei’s Japanese Maps of Hawaiʻi
Tue., May 16, 2023 | Li Wei YangIn 1906, Nekketsu Takei produced at least two maps of Hawaiʻi to attract Japanese immigrants as well as to help newcomers familiarize themselves with the islands. 
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Artist R.B. Kitaj’s Screen Prints Depicting Book Covers to Go on Display Aug. 5
Tue., May 16, 2023“In Our Time: Prints by R.B. Kitaj” will showcase 44 prints over two rotations, exploring the intersection between literary and visual arts.
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Five Must-See Trees at The Huntington
Tue., May 9, 2023 | Sandy MasuoThe Huntington’s plant collections include roughly 800 tree species that range from iconic California natives to representatives of habitats from around the world.  Here are five must-see trees to appreciate during your next visit to The Huntington.
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Asian American Art at The Huntington
Tue., May 2, 2023 | Yinshi Lerman-TanAs a site for the preservation of the wide-ranging histories, cultures, and perspectives that make up the Asian American experience, The Huntington’s Art Museum has been embarking on the active collection and display of Asian American art.
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News Release - The Huntington Commissions Artist Betye Saar to Create Site-Specific, Immersive Installation
Wed., April 26, 2023The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens has commissioned artist Betye Saar to create a large-scale, immersive installation for the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art.
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2023 Acquisitions of the Library Collectors’ Council
Tue., April 25, 2023 | Kevin DurkinFour exceptional collections have joined The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens through the generosity of the Library Collectors’ Council, a group of supporters who help fund the purchase of new items for the institution’s archives.
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News Release - Countdown Begins for the Reopening of The Huntington’s Historic Tea Room
Thu., April 20, 2023The original 1911 building has been restored and a new outdoor pavilion opens onto the Shakespeare Garden.
Press Preview on April 24. Dining reservations can be made beginning May 10.







