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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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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 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.
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A Haven for the Humanities
Inside The Huntington’s ecosystem of scholarship
Tue., Oct. 28, 2025 | Annabel AdamsResearch Fellows reflect on the archives, art, and gardens that have shaped our world.
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The Huntington Acquires the Archive and Library of Award-Winning Science Fiction Writer Kim Stanley Robinson
Archive and library of acclaimed science fiction writer added to the collection
Tue., Oct. 21, 2025The archive and personal library of a leading science fiction author offer insight into his creative process and his engagement with climate, science, and society.
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The Huntington Announces Ambitious 2026 Exhibition and Installation Schedule
Highlights include works by leading artists, an exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and rarely seen treasures from the Library’s collections
Tue., Oct. 14, 2025Major artworks, never-before-exhibited archives, and a bold look at America define The Huntington’s 2026 exhibitions.
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US Botanic Garden and The Huntington Join Global Launch of Illegal Plant Trade Coalition at IUCN Congress
National partnership will spotlight the global illegal plant trade and give consumers tools to buy plants ethically
Thu., Oct. 9, 2025Through international collaboration, education, and conservation programming, The Huntington and U.S. Botanic Garden raise awareness of wild plant trafficking and promote informed plant sourcing.
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THE HUNTINGTON SUMA A SU COLECCIÓN OBRAS EMBLEMÁTICAS DE ENRIQUE MARTÍNEZ CELAYA
Gracias a una valiosa donación, The Huntington se consolida como el principal espacio para conocer la obra del artista
Tue., Sept. 23, 2025La donación de ocho obras esenciales abarca 25 años de la trayectoria del artista e incluye pinturas, esculturas, obras en técnica mixta, dibujos y fotografías.