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September/October 2016n New Jonathan and Karin Fielding Wing of the American art galleries opens Oct. 22n Chinese woodblock prints go on view in a major international loan exhibitionn Harvest Moon Celebration will be held Sept. 27

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Art from a Golden Age Chinese woodblock prints go on view in an international loan exhibition

It was a golden age for Chinese woodblock printing. During thelate Ming (1368–1644) and early Qing (1644–1912) dynasties,an increase in prosperity and literacy in China led to a growingdemand for printed words and pictures. Highly skilled designers,

carvers, and printers were hired to produce sophisticated workswhose delicate detail, painterly textures, and subtle hues couldalmost be mistaken for watercolor.

This fall, The Huntington will present a major internationalloan exhibition exploring the art, craft, and cultural significanceof Chinese woodblock prints made during this era. “Gardens,Art, and Commerce in Chinese Woodblock Prints” brings together48 of the finest examples gathered from the National Library ofChina, Beijing; the Nanjing Library; the Shanghai Museum; and14 institutional and private collections in the United States. Theexhibition opens Sept. 17 and continues through Jan. 9, 2017, inthe MaryLou and George Boone Gallery.

Among the highlights is The Huntington’s rare edition ofthe Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Calligraphy and Painting (ca.1633–1703). Acquired in 2014, it is on public view for the firsttime in this exhibition.

The founding curator of The Huntington’s Chinese Garden,June Li, is co-curator of the exhibition and co-author of the catalog,along with Chinese woodblock print specialist Suzanne Wright,associate professor of art history at the University of Tennessee.

“In the realm of Chinese art, pictorial woodblock printsare not as familiar as paintings, calligraphy, or ceramics,” said Li.“The subject of woodblock prints usually brings to mind Buddhisticons, Daoist deities, or folk images, rather than refined andartistic works. But, over the past few years, scholars studying thehistorical and artistic aspects of these prints have re-introduced atrove of beautiful works that are highly accomplished.”

One such work is an impressive hand scroll, nine and ahalf feet in length, that was commissioned by the Song emperorTaizong in the 10th century. The earliest piece in the exhibition,it shows the lofty achievements of woodblock printers by that

Woodblock print of Persimmon and tangerines, withcalligraphy in running cursive script, from the book TenBamboo Studio Manual of Calligraphy and Painting, ca. 1633–1703. The rare volume was acquired by TheHuntington in 2014 and is being exhibited for thefirst time.

period, with enormous clarity of line andpainstaking attention to the details ofmountains, streams, trees, and tiny figures.

Wealthy merchants and scholarscollected these books as a way to displaytheir taste in drama, poetry, literature, andart. Gardens were central to a cultured life,appearing frequently in woodblock printsas subject or setting. Chinese pictorialworks were also highly sought after inJapan, where their artistic and technicalvirtuosity had a profound influence onJapanese woodblock printing.

“Gardens, Art, and Commerce inChinese Woodblock Prints” is accompaniedby a fully illustrated catalog, available for$49.95 in the Huntington Store or onlineat thehuntingtonstore.org.

Support for the exhibition was provided bythe E. Rhodes and Leona B. CarpenterFoundation, the Henry Luce Foundation,and The Gladys Krieble DelmasFoundation. Additional funding wasprovided by Richard A. Simms, TheConstance Hotel, and The AhmansonFoundation Exhibition and EducationEndowment.

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On the cover: Scenes from Story of the Western Chamber: The Complete Version,Qing dynasty, 1747. Hand-colored Chinese woodblock print mounted as hangingscroll. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum. (See story on page 1.)Back cover: Detail from Portrait of Albert G.Gilman of New Hampshire, 1831, byA. Ellis. Oil on basswood panel. Jonathan and Karin Fielding Collection. (See page 2.)

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exhibitionsGrand Opening: The Jonathan and Karin Fielding WingOct. 22 | Scott Galleries

“Gardens, Art, and Commerce in Chinese Woodblock Prints”Opens Sept. 17 | Boone Gallery

“Van Gogh & Friends: Masterpieces of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism from the Hammer Museum”Through Jan. 2, 2017 | Huntington Art Gallery

“Yasuhiro Ishimoto: Bilingual Photography and the Architecture of Greene & Greene”Through Oct. 3 | Scott Galleries, Chandler Wing

“Blast! Modernist Painting in Britain, 1900–1940”Through Nov. 14 | Huntington Art Gallery

“Lari Pittman: Mood Books”Opens Sept. 3 | Scott Galleries

“Real American Places: Edward Weston and Leaves of Grass”Opens Oct. 22 | Scott Galleries, Chandler Wing

“Geographies of Wonder: Evolution of the National Parks Idea, 1933–2016”Opens Oct. 22 | Library West Hall

“flORI legium: Folded Transformations from the Natural World by Robert J. Lang”Opens Oct. 22 | Brody Botanical Center (weekends only)

“Orbit Pavilion”Opens Oct. 29 | Celebration Lawn

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Henry Huntington and Armand Hammer nevermet each other, but the two businessmen hadat least one thing in common: they bothestablished great art collections that form the

core of major museums in Los Angeles. In anexciting “meet-up” of sorts, 15 important worksfrom the Hammer Museum have taken uptemporary residence at The Huntington, offeringvisitors the unprecedented opportunity to enjoymasterpieces from both collections in one place.“Van Gogh & Friends: Masterpieces of Impressionismand Post-Impressionism from the Hammer Museum”is on view on the second floor of the Huntington ArtGallery through Jan. 2, 2017. The exhibition contains three hauntingworks by Vincent van Gogh, including his greatHospital at Saint-Rémy (1889) and The Sower(ca.1888), as well as Claude Monet’s View ofBordighera (1884), Alfred Sisley’s Timber Yard atSaint-Mammès (1880), and Camille Pissarro’sBoulevard Montmartre, Mardi Gras (1897). Alsoincluded are such startling images of modern lifeand the fin de siècle avant-garde as Henri deToulouse-Lautrec’s Study for “In the Salon on theRue des Moulins” (1894), Paul Cezanne’s Boy

Resting (ca. 1887), and Paul Gauguin’s BonjourMonsieur Gauguin (1889). Gustave Moreau’stheatrical Salome Dancing before Herod (1876), aseminal work of French Symbolist painting, joinsits compatriots. In addition to these masterworks of Frenchpainting, American-British artist John SingerSargent’s striking portrait of Dr. Pozzi at Home(1881)—painted in Paris—is installed in theground-floor Thornton Portrait Gallery, whereThomas Gainsborough’s Blue Boy hangs. Sargent’spainting represents the culmination of British grandmanner portraiture as exemplified in the gallery bysuch 18th-century masters as Gainsborough, SirJoshua Reynolds, and George Romney.

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Van Gogh & Friends Fifteen masterpieces from the HammerMuseum pay a visit to The Huntington

Left: Vincent van Gogh, Hospital at Saint-Rémy, 1889, oil on canvas.Right: John Singer Sargent, Dr. Pozzi at Home, 1881, oil on canvas.Both works are on loan from the Hammer Museum.

Modernist Works on View

Three recently acquired works of 20th-century Britishart are the centerpiece of a small focus exhibitiontitled “Blast! Modernist Painting in Britain, 1900–

1940,” on view through Nov. 14 in the Huntington ArtGallery (second floor, west wing). Mark Gertler’sportrait of fellow artist Dora Carrington (1912),Duncan Grant’s Cubist-inspired Vase of Flowers withLemon (1913), and David Bomberg’s powerfullandscape The Slopes of Navao, Picos de Europa (1935)form the core of the installation. These works aresupplemented by nine significant loans from a privatecollection. A related display of Modernist drawings isalso on view in the Huntington Art Gallery’s Works onPaper Room.

Photo by Miso Kim.

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Fielding Wing OpensExpansion of the Scott Galleries adds eightnew rooms for the display of American art

Abeautiful new addition to the ScottGalleries makes its debut on Oct. 22with the opening of the Jonathan andKarin Fielding Wing. Named after the

lead donors for the $10.3 million buildingproject, the Fielding Wing was designed byFrederick Fisher and Partners and includeseight new rooms for the display of art. Astately glass entrance on the south side of thebuilding mirrors the one on the north side,drawing visitors in from the main pathwaysin the central gardens. This new entrance,along with a reconfiguration of some of therooms of the existing building, improvesvisitor flow and makes entering the galleriesmore inviting and intuitive. An inaugural exhibition willshowcase more than 200 works from theFieldings’ collection of 18th- and early 19th-century American art works, includingpaintings, sculpture, furniture, ceramics,metal, needlework, and other related decorative arts.Some of the objects are promised gifts to The Huntington.In its rich diversity, the Fielding Collection offers a rareopportunity to explore early American history throughobjects made for daily use and through images of thepeople who used them. “The collection, display, and contextualization ofhistorical American art is among our chief priorities,” saidLaura Skandera Trombley, president of The Huntington.“And the educational and inspirational value of the newwing is immeasurable. It will bring to light unforgettableworks made with American originality, and is sure todelight and surprise visitors of all ages. We are profoundlygrateful to Jonathan and Karin Fielding for their visionand generosity.” With this expansion of the Scott Galleries (the thirdsince 2009), The Huntington is now home to one of thelargest displays of historical American art in the WesternUnited States. Preview events are scheduled for Members (seepage 4) and the Society of Fellows (details on page 12).

Still Life with a Basket of Fruit, Flowers and Cornucopia,attributed to Joseph Proctor, 19th century. Jonathanand Karin Fielding Collection. Photo by Fredrik Nilsen.

Artist’s rendering of the new Jonathan and KarinFielding Wing.

The Jonathan and Karin Fielding Wing wasmade possible by a lead gift from Jonathanand Karin Fielding and the generosity of thefollowing donors: The Ahmanson Foundation,Robert N. Essick, The Fletcher Jones Foundation,Sharon and John Light, Margot and MitchMilias, Lisa and Tim Sloan, and David andJoan Traitel, with additional support fromNancy Berman and Alan Bloch, The Philipand Muriel Berman Foundation, Maribethand Hal Borthwick, and The Ralph M.Parsons Foundation.

r The Café will be open until 7:15 p.m. before the start of events showing this symbol. Program attendees can enjoy a select variety of dinner options, desserts, beer, and wine in the dining venue overlooking the gardens, just steps away from Rothenberg Hall.

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2 0 1 6 E V E N T SBotany Bay SeriesPlant Science for Gardeners and Citizen ScientistsSept. 22 & Oct. 27 (Thursdays) 4:30–5:30 p.m.Join Jim Folsom, the Telleen/JorgensenDirector of the Botanical Gardens, for anexploration of the wonders of the plant world,including lab time with microscopes andplant specimens. Attend a single session orparticipate every month. Free; noreservations required. Botanical Auditorium,Brody Botanical Center

Film ScreeningJack London: American OriginalSept. 22 (Thursday) 7:30 p.m.The Huntington will present a screening ofthe documentary Jack London: AmericanOriginal, featuring a treasure trove of rarearchival photographs and film footage. A Q&Awith director Ben Goldstein follows the film.Members: $5. Non-Members: $8. Registration:huntington.org/calendar. Rothenberg Hall r

Ranch Open HouseSept. 24 & Oct. 22 (Saturdays) 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.Self-tour The Huntington's urban agriculturesite and take home some fresh ideas forsustainable gardening. General admission.(Cancelled in the event of rain.) Ranch Garden

Southern California Gardener SeriesBackyard OrchardsSept. 25 (Sunday) 2 p.m. Orchard nurseryman Tom Spellman of DaveWilson Nursery shares some professionalsecrets for backyard fruit growing. Some keyconcepts include controlling tree size for easeof maintenance and planting varieties that willripen in succession for year-round harvesting.General admission; no reservations required.Ahmanson Room, Brody Botanical Center

Trent Dames Lecture Glen Canyon: Hidden Histories of an Iconic DamSept. 26 (Monday) 7:30 p.m. Glen Canyon Dam and its better-knownrelative, Hoover Dam, span the same river,but their histories are vastly different. ErikaBsumek, associate professor of history at the

University of Texas at Austin, will exploresome under-studied aspects of Glen CanyonDam, including the role indigenous peopleand regional religious philosophies haveplayed in its history. Free; no reservationsrequired. Rothenberg Hall r

Harvest Moon CelebrationSept. 27 (Tuesday) 6:30–9:30 p.m.Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of atraditional Chinese celebration. (See detailsand ticket information on page 13.)

The Isherwood-Bachardy LectureBecoming Gay in the 1960s: Reading A Single ManSept. 29 (Thursday) 7:30 p.m.Novelist Edmund White (A Boy’s Own Story)discusses the lasting impression thatChristopher Isherwood’s groundbreakingnovel A Single Man had on him as a youngauthor assembling his gay identity in the pre-Stonewall era. Free; advance reservationsrequired. Reservations:huntington.org/calendar. Rothenberg Hall r

Lecture and SymposiumNatural Discourse: Fire!Sept. 30 (Friday) 7:30 p.m. – LectureOct. 1 (Saturday) 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. –SymposiumOver millennia, mankind has learned to usefire in sophisticated ways, from metallurgy toglassmaking, from the use of fossil fuels tochaparral ecology. In this daylong symposiumpresented by Natural Discourse, historians,ecologists, artists, and pyrotechnicians explorethe cultural and environmental uses of fire.Friday lecture only: $25. Both days: $140(includes lunch on Saturday). Registration andprogram details: huntington.org/calendar.Rothenberg Hall r

Talk and Book SigningThe Good Garden Oct. 2 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m.Landscape architect Edmund Hollander,author of The Good Garden, discusses how thedesign process for a residential landscape isinformed by the interaction of natural siteecology, architectural ecology, and humanecology. A book signing follows the talk. Free;no reservations required. Rothenberg Hall

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East Asian Garden Lecture SeriesIs a Picture Worth a Thousand Words?Chinese Woodblock Prints of the LateMing and Qing PeriodsOct. 3 (Monday) 7:30 p.m.June Li, curator emerita of the Chinese Gardenat The Huntington, will look at some of thefunctions of printed images in China from thelate 16th through the 19th centuries, usingexamples from the exhibition “Gardens, Art, andCommerce in Chinese Woodblock Prints.” Free;no reservations required. Rothenberg Hall r

Distinguished Fellow LectureThe United States from the Inside Outand Southside NorthOct. 5 (Wednesday) 7:30 p.m.Steven Hahn, professor of history at New YorkUniversity and the Rogers Distinguished Fellowat The Huntington, considers what the historyof the United States would look like, especiallyfor the 19th century, if we travel east and westfrom the middle of the country and north fromMexico and the Caribbean. Free; no reservationsrequired. Rothenberg Hall r

Antiquarian Book FairOct 7 (Friday) 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The American Printing History Association willhost a one-day book fair at The Huntington aspart of its 41st annual conference, “The Black Artand Printers’ Devils: The Magic, Mysticism, andWonders of Printing History.” (For conferencedetails and registration, visitprintinghistory.org/2016-conference.) The bookfair is free and open to the public. Haaga Hall

Second Thursday Garden Talk Chilean PlantsOct. 13 (Thursday) 2:30 p.m.Paul Mills, assistant curator of the collectionsat Lotusland in Santa Barbara, will discussChilean plants that can thrive in SouthernCalifornia’s Mediterranean climate. Among histop picks are Alstroemeria, Cantua,Sisyrinchium, Senecio, and Ranunculus. Free; noreservations required. Ahmanson Room, BrodyBotanical Center

ConferenceEarly Modern Literary GeographiesOct. 14–15 (Friday–Saturday) 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Experts in the literature, history, geography, andarchaeology of 16th- and 17th-century Britainwill examine four key geographic sites—body,house, neighborhood, and region—toilluminate the important spatial structures andconcepts that define the early modernengagement with the world. $25. Registration:huntington.org/earlymod. Rothenberg Hall

33rd Succulent Plants SymposiumSept. 3 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Succulent experts from the United States andMexico will discuss topics includingconservation, cryopreservation, and theevolutionary adaptations of cactus anatomy.Pre-registration is required. $85. (Optionaldinner: $30.) Registration: 626-405-3504.

Music in the Chinese GardenWednesdays, 1–3 p.m.Enjoy traditional Chinese music everyWednesday afternoon in the Garden ofFlowing Fragrance. General admission.(Cancelled in the event of rain.)

Second Thursday Garden Talk & SaleButterflies and Native PlantsSept. 8 (Thursday) 2:30 p.m.Attract butterflies to your garden withbeautiful native plants. Tim Becker, directorof horticulture at the Theodore PayneFoundation, will share some of the butterfly’sfavorites, including buckwheat (Eriogonum)and milkweed (Asclepias). A plant sale followsthe talk. Free; no reservations required.Ahmanson Room, Brody Botanical Center

SymposiumThe Complete Street: Wrongs andRights-of-WaySept. 10 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–2 p.m.The Los Angeles Region Planning HistoryGroup presents a symposium examining theComplete Streets movement. Speakers willdiscuss how urban planners are exploringways to recapture the public rights of way forpedestrians, bicycles, and public transit. $50.($35 students.) Registration:www.larphg.com. Rothenberg Hall

Huntington Ball Sept. 10 (Saturday) 7 p.m.–midnightEnjoy dinner and dancing under the stars atThe Huntington’s annual black-tie gala,chaired this year by Lynda and Blaine Fetter.A gourmet three-course dinner will becatered by The Kitchen for Exploring Foods.Proceeds from the Ball support research andeducational programming at The Huntington.Tickets: $1,000. (Society of Fellows: $500.)For details and sponsorship information,please call 626-405-2264.

ALL MEMBERSExhibition Preview“Gardens, Art, and Commerce inChinese Woodblock Prints”Sept. 16 (Friday) noon–4 p.m.Enjoy an afternoon preview of theinternational loan exhibition showcasingChinese woodblock prints from the Mingand Qing dynasties.

American Art PreviewThe New Fielding Wing Oct. 15 (Saturday), noon–4:30 p.m.Members can be among the first to see thenew Jonathan and Karin Fielding Wing in theexpanded and reinstalled Scott Galleries ofAmerican Art. Some 200 works from theFieldings’ esteemed collection are on publicdisplay for the first time.

AFFILIATE LEVEL MEMBERSAND ABOVEExhibition Preview and Reception“Gardens, Art, and Commerce inChinese Woodblock Prints”Sept. 16 (Friday), 5:30–8 p.m.Members at the Premier Levels are invitedto preview this stunning exhibition of Chineseprints and enjoy an evening reception witha cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. The ChineseGarden will also be open for strolling.

Fall Quarterly Event “Strange Science: An Evening ofOddities”Oct. 28 (Friday), 6–9:30 p.m.Rarely-seen oddities from the history ofscience will be brought out of the vaults inthis spine-tingling evening for PremierMembers. Attend talks by authors of eerieyet scholarly books, meet unusual animals,enjoy scientifically inspired cocktails in the“Lycanthrope Lounge” (werewolveswelcome!), dine on tasty food truck fare,and more. (Age 21 and up.)

SUPPORTING, PATRON, AND BENEFACTOR LEVEL MEMBERSExclusive Preview HourThe New Fielding WingOct. 15 (Saturday) 10:30–11:30 a.m.Supporting, Patron, and Benefactor Memberscan enjoy an exclusive preview hour in thenew Fielding Wing of the American artgalleries before the All-Members’ previewbegins. Continental breakfast.

For questions regarding upcoming eventsor to RSVP, please emailmemberevents@huntington.org or call 626-405-2124.

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S E P T E M B E R – O C T O B E RFor Our Members Public Programs Japanese Teahouse Tours

Sept. 12 & Oct. 10 (Mondays) 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Learn the traditions behind the JapaneseGarden’s ceremonial teahouse. Informal toursare offered at 20-minute intervals on thesecond Monday of every month. Noreservations required. General admission.

Billington LectureThe Strange Career of William Ellis:The Texas Slave Who Became aMexican MillionaireSept. 14 (Wednesday) 7:30 p.m.Karl Jacoby, professor of history at ColumbiaUniversity, uses the story of the remarkableGilded Age border crosser William Ellis todiscuss the shifting relationship between theUnited States and Mexico in the late 19thcentury. Free; no reservations required.Rothenberg Hall r

ConferenceBen Jonson, 1616–2016Sept. 16–17 (Friday–Saturday) 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.To mark the 400th anniversary of thepublication of the landmark folio The Worksof Ben Jonson, experts in the field will explorethe English dramatist’s impact in his owntime and his reputation down to the present.$25. Registration: researchconference@huntington.org or 626-405-3432. Rothenberg Hall

Distinguished Fellow LecturePhysics and Belles Lettres: The Artsand the Sciences in the IndustrialRevolution Sept. 21 (Wednesday) 7:30 p.m.Jon Mee, professsor of 18th-century studies atthe University of York and the R. Stanton AveryDistinguished Fellow at The Huntington,discusses the network of literary andphilosophical societies that sprang up inresponse to the transformative experience ofthe industrial revolution in the north ofEngland between 1780 and 1830. Free; noreservations required. Rothenberg Hall r

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International Orchid Show and Sale Oct. 21–23 Friday: noon–4:30 p.m.Saturday–Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Celebrate the amazing diversity of orchids—avast family of more than 22,000 species in 880genera—as hundreds of exotic bloomscompete for honors at The Huntington’sInternational Orchid Show and Sale. Expertswill give daily talks about orchid care andculture, and vendors will have a wide range oforchid plants and related merchandise for sale.General admission. Brody Botanical Center

Drama After Dark: A Night of theMacabre with Poe and Gorey Oct. 22 (Saturday) 6:30–10 p.m. Thrill to the tales of Edgar Allan Poe andEdward Gorey in an evening of chilling dramapresented by the actors of the Guild of St.George. Haunting works will be enactedthroughout the moonlit grounds, including“The Pit and the Pendulum,” “The Tell-TaleHeart,” “The Gashlycrumb Tinies,” and more.Ages 10 to adult. Members: $45. Non-Members: $55. Registration:huntington.org/calendar. r

From Flapping Birds to SpaceTelescopes: The Art and Science of OrigamiOct. 23 (Sunday) 2 p.m.Recent decades have seen a revolution in theapplication of mathematical techniques toorigami, the centuries-old Japanese art ofpaper folding. Robert Lang, one of theforemost origami artists in the world,describes how geometric concepts areenabling artists to create origami designs ofmind-blowing complexity. Free; noreservations required. Rothenberg Hall

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Distinguished Fellow LectureThe New Battlefield History of theAmerican RevolutionOct. 24 (Monday) 7:30 p.m.During the last half-century, as socialhistorians revolutionized the study of nearlyevery facet of America’s founding era, theyleft one topic—the battlefield—to traditionalhistorians. Until now. Woody Holton,professor of American history at theUniversity of South Carolina and the LosAngeles Times Distinguished Fellow, offers apreview of research from his forthcomingbook. Free; no reservations required.Rothenberg Hall r

East Asian Garden Lecture SeriesPainters, Carvers, and Style inChinese Woodblock Printed ImagesOct. 25 (Tuesday) 7:30 p.m. Suzanne Wright, associate professor of arthistory at the University of Tennessee,discusses the partnerships between Chinesepainters and woodblock carvers who workedtogether to produce prints of exquisite beautyin the Ming and Qing dynasties. Free; noreservations required. Rothenberg Hall

Botany Bay SeriesPlant Science for Gardeners andCitizen ScientistsOct. 27 (Thursday) 4:30–5:30 p.m.(See Sept. 22)

Xenogenesis Suite: A MusicalTribute to Octavia E. ButlerOct. 27 (Thursday) 7:30–9 p.m.Composer and flutist Nicole Mitchell and theBlack Earth Ensemble will perform worksfrom her Xenogenesis Suite, a musical journeyinspired by the award-winning science fictionwriting of Afro-Futurist Octavia E. Butler,whose archive is housed at The Huntington.This event is presented in collaboration withClockshop and the Huntington-USC Instituteon California and the West. Members: $10.Non-Members: $15. Tickets:huntington.org/calendar. Rothenberg Hall r

Fall Plant Sale Oct. 28–30 Friday: noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Fall is prime time for planting Californianatives, and home gardeners will find a wideselection of them at our annual fall sale. Lookfor beautiful varieties of Salvia andCeanothus, dry-climate favorites such asbuckwheat and toyon, and many others.Expand your options with water-wiseAustralian plants such as Callistemon,Grevillea, andWestringia. And don’t miss thegreat selection of herbs, bulbs, grasses,shrubs, cacti, succulents, and more. Generaladmission. Plant Sale Nursery

Chinese Tea WorkshopSept. 10 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–noonFrom the forests of Yunnan to the tea roomsof Europe, Chinese tea has had a fascinatingjourney. Join Angie Lee of 1001 Plateaus andLinda Louie of Bana Tea Company for apresentation on the history of Chinese tea.The session includes a tasting of rare, high-end teas brewed by different methods.Members: $55. Non-Members: $65.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Watercolor at The HuntingtonSept. 10–Oct. 8 (Saturdays) 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Artist Richard E. Scott conducts five watercolorclasses focusing on the gardens andarchitecture of The Huntington. Students mayenroll in individual sessions or attend all five.n Sept. 10 The Logic of Color n Sept. 17 Capturing the Colors of Nature n Sept. 24 Creating Form/Space with Color n Oct. 1 How to Think Like an Artist n Oct. 8 Advanced Technique:

Painting Like a Conductor Members: $50/session. Non-Members:$60/session. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Wines of the Pacific NorthwestSept. 14 (Wednesday) 5–7:30 p.m.Since the early 1980s, Oregon and Washingtonhave been producing wine that is recognizedas world class. Join sommelier Brad Owen foran in-depth lecture and tasting exploring thedistinctive wines of the Pacific Northwest.Members: $90. Non-Members: $105.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Tai Chi SeriesSept. 24–Nov. 5 (Saturdays) 8:45–10:15 a.m.Experience tai chi in the tranquil setting of thegardens in this seven-part series led byinstructor Kathy Chyan, suitable for beginningand intermediate students. Members: $150.Non-Members: $175. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

The Art and Craft of Japanese FoodSept. 24 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–noonExplore the world of Japanese cuisine withchef Ernest Miller. Participants will prepare ameal of savory miso soup, seaweed-wrappedonigiri rice balls, and a sweet treat for dessert.A tour of the Japanese Garden will providesome cultural context. Members: $50. Non-Members: $60. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Book DiscussionThe Turner HouseSept. 28 (Wednesday) 10 a.m.–noonJoin facilitator Judith Palarz as she leads adiscussion of The Turner House by AngelaFlournoy, a powerful debut novel about anAfrican American family in the struggling cityof Detroit. Members: $25. Non-Members: $35.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Shakespeare in Quarto,Shakespeare in LoveOct. 5–Nov. 9 (Wednesdays) 9:30–11:30 a.m.What would we know of Shakespeare’s workwithout the “First Folio?” Shakespeareanscholar Heidi Brayman Hackel, associateprofessor of English at the University ofCalifornia, Riverside, considers that questionin this six-week seminar, part of theHuntington U series. Class discussions focuson the plays and poems first published insmall quarto editions, which were cheaper toproduce but often less accurate. Students willread A Midsummer Night’s Dream,Othello, andHenry V, along with the Bard’s Sonnets.Members: $220. Non-Members: $250.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Taste of Art: At Home with The HuntingtonsOct. 8 (Saturday) 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Explore Henry and Arabella Huntington’sformer home—now the Huntington ArtGallery—and view some of the masterpiecesthat form the heart of their renowned artcollections. Afterward, head to the kitchen toprepare an elegant feast worthy of aconnoisseur. Members: $85. Non-Members:$100. Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Bonsai AcademyOct. 8, 9, 15 & 16 (Saturdays & Sundays) 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Bonsai master Ted Matson leads an intensivefour-session gakko, or school, in the art ofbonsai. Geared to beginners, the sessionsexplore the history of bonsai, basic tree botanyand horticultural challenges, design conceptsand training techniques, and bonsai display.All supplies are provided, includingdemonstration trees for classroom practice.Members: $120. Non-Members: $135.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Continuing Education Children’s WorkshopAlice in WonderlandSept. 17 (Saturday) 9:30 a.m.–noonExplore The Huntington's mostwonder-filled landscapes withinstructor Laura Moede, bringingAlice’s storybook world to lifethrough garden adventures andart activities. Ages 5–12. Feeincludes one accompanyingadult. Members: $25. Non-Members: $35. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Children’s WorkshopBento Box FunSept. 24 (Saturday) 1–3:30 p.m.Itadakimasu! That means “Let’s eat!” Kids willmake an authentic Japanese meal, completewith homemade green tea ice cream, in thiscooking workshop with chef Ernest Miller.Ages 7–12. Fee includes one accompanyingadult. Members: $35. Non-Members: $45.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Children’s WorkshopCooking with PumpkinsOct. 15 (Saturday) 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Young chefs can whip up some deliciousseasonal recipes made with everyone’sfavorite autumn fruit—pumpkin—asinstructor Punam Bhakta leads the hands-onfun in the kitchen. Ages 7–12. Fee includes oneaccompanying adult. Members: $35. Non-Members: $45. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Children’s WorkshopArt to Dye For Oct. 29 (Saturday) 9:30 a.m.–noonKids can create wearable masterpieces usingthe Japanese dying technique of shibori in thisworkshop led by instructor Laura Moede. Thesession will include a visit the JapaneseGarden for inspiration. Ages 7–12. Fee includesone accompanying adult. Members: $25. Non-Members: $35. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Children’s WorkshopHalloween ConcoctionsOct. 29 (Saturday) 1–3:30 p.m.What’s brewing for Halloween? Mix up somemagic potions and bewitching beveragesusing plants from the garden in this workshopwith chef Ernest Miller. Ages 7–12. Feeincludes one accompanying adult. Members:$35. Non-Members: $45. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Curator Tour“Gardens, Art, and Commerce inChinese Woodblock Prints”Oct. 20 (Thursday) 4:30–5:30 p.m.Curator June Li leads a private tour of theexhibition “Gardens, Art, and Commerce inChinese Woodblock Prints,” which features 48prints from the late Ming through the Qingdynasties. During this period, the innovativeuse of color in woodblock illustrations reachedunprecedented heights. Members: $15. Non-Members: $20. Registration:huntington.org/calendar.

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor:OrchidsOct. 22–23 (Saturday–Sunday) 9:30 a.m–3:30 p.m. Join botanical artist Lisa Pompelli for a two-daywatercolor class with orchids as the subject.Prior drawing skills are strongly recommended.This class coincides with The Huntington’sInternational Orchid Show, on view in theBotanical Center Oct. 21–23. Members: $175.Non-Members: $195. Registration:huntington.org/calendar

Wines of Australia and New Zealand Oct. 26 (Wednesday) 5–7:30 p.m.Learn about the diverse “New World” wines ofAustralia and New Zealand in this class led bychef and sommelier Brad Owen. Members: $90.Non-Members: $105. Registration:huntington.org/calendar

Preschool SeriesBeatrix Potter and FriendsSept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 (Wednesdays) 10 a.m.–noonPreschoolers can celebrate the works ofBeatrix Potter—creator of the belovedstorybook characters Peter Rabbit, JemimaPuddle-Duck, and their friends—in this seriesled by instructor Paisley Callow. Each sessionincludes stories, art activities, and more. Ages3–5. Fee includes one accompanying adult.Members: $85. Non-Members: $95.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

Children’s WorkshopIshimoto ArchitectsSept. 10 (Saturday) 9:30 a.m.–noonThe work of California architects Charles andHenry Greene drew much of its inspirationfrom Japan, and in 1974 photographerYasuhiro Ishimoto explored those influences ina series of black-and-white photographs. Kidswill design their own architecture inspired byIshimoto and the Greenes in a hands-onworkshop with instructor Paisley Callow. Ages7–12. Fee includes one accompanying adult.Members: $25. Non-Members: $35.Registration: huntington.org/calendar.

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Anne Rothenberg Elected Trustee Chair

Anne Rothenberg, longtime Huntington supporter and a trustee since 2005, waselected chair of the board, effective July 1. She is the first woman to lead the five-member governing board responsible for The Huntington’s financial sustainabilityand overarching direction. Rothenberg succeeds Stewart R. Smith, who has served as

trustee chair since 2006; he will remain on the board along with fellow trustees Andrew F.Barth, Loren Rothschild, and Geneva Thornton. A 68-member Board of Overseerssupports the trustees in an advisory capacity.The Rothenberg name is a familiar one at The Huntington, as the family has played an

essential role in leading philanthropic campaigns on the institution’s behalf. Anne and herlate husband, Jim, have supported a wide range of programmatic activities, includingbuilding projects, exhibitions, and art acquisitions.“As the first woman president of The Huntington, I am absolutely thrilled that Anne

has been named to this important role,” said Laura Skandera Trombley, Huntingtonpresident. “Anne has been deeply involved at The Huntington for years, active on a number of committees—including Art, Buildings and Grounds, and Advancement. I love her innate curiosity and strong support of all thatwe do, and I look forward to working with her in this new capacity.”

Photo by Martha Benedict.

David S. Zeidberg, Avery Director of the Library,has announced his retirement effective June 30,2017, after 20 years of transformative achievements

that have included extraordinary collections growthand the construction of the Munger Research Center.

Under Zeidberg’s direction, The Huntingtonhas expanded its literary holdings by acquiring thepapers of authors Christopher Isherwood, HilaryMantel, and Charles Bukowski. In 2006, the familyof the late industrialist Bern Dibner gave TheHuntington his remarkable 67,000-item collectionon the history of science, technology, and medicine,along with an endowment for new staff members tooversee it. Silicon Valley pioneer Jay Last donatedhis extraordinary collection of color lithography andprovided endowed support to catalog and care forthe material.

Other important collections acquired underZeidberg’s leadership include the Francis BaconLibrary; L.A. County court records from 1850 to 1910;the Sanford and Helen Berger collection of William

Morris materials;important photographcollections, includingthe Southern CaliforniaEdison photo archive,the Ernest Marquezcollection on SouthernCalifornia, Maynard Parker’s archives, and AnselAdams photographs; a plethora of Los Angeles Times-related collections, including the archives of cartoonistPaul Conrad and columnists Jack Smith and Al Martinez;extensive archives in the history of the aerospaceindustry in Southern California; and the LongoCollection on the history of human reproduction.

Following retirement, Zeidberg plans tocontinue at The Huntington as a researcher, writingin two areas: on the development of the Librarycollections during his tenure, and on his particulararea of academic interest, the history of early printing.

The search for a new Library director iscurrently in progress.

Library Director David Zeidberg to Retire

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Satellites that study the Earth are passing throughspace continuously, collecting data on everythingfrom hurricanes to the effects of drought. What ifyou could make contact with these orbiting

spacecraft, and bring them “down to Earth,” so tospeak? Visitors can do exactly that when NASA’s OrbitPavilion sound experience touches down at TheHuntington this fall. The outdoor installation will beon view beginning Oct. 29 and will continue throughFeb. 27, 2017. Orbit Pavilion is the brainchild of Dan Goodsand David Delgado, visual strategists at NASA’s JetPropulsion Laboratory, who conceived an innovative“soundscape” representing the movement of theInternational Space Station and 19 Earth satellites.Inside a large, shell-shaped sculpture, distinctivesounds are emitted as each satellite passes overhead.Visitors walking into the structure hear a new kind ofsymphony as various sounds—a human voice, thecrashing of a wave, a tree branch moving, a frogcroaking—interpret each of the satellites’ missions. The exhibition inaugurates a new initiative atThe Huntington focused on creative collaborationswith other organizations. The new project, called“Five,” pairs The Huntington with five different

organizations over five years, bringing in a range ofcontemporary artists who will respond to themesdrawn from some aspect of the collections, such asthe Library’s important holdings in aerospace history. The Five initiative and the presentation ofOrbit Pavilion at The Huntington are made possibleby a generous gift from The Cheng FamilyFoundation. Additional funding for Orbit Pavilionwas provided by Kim and Ginger Caldwell and the Bryand Judi Danner President’s Discretionary Fund.

Read more at huntington.org/orbit.

NASA’s Orbit Pavilion Touches Down The exhibition launches a new series of creative collaborations

The story was just too big for a single show. Thisfall, the Huntington presents the second of twoconsecutive exhibitions that focus on the critical

role that national parks have played in Americanhistory. Both shows celebrate this year’s centennialof the National Park Service. The first exhibition,which looked at the origins of the parks, ends onSept. 5. The second show brings the national parks’story up to the present day in a completely newinstallation that opens Oct. 22 and continues throughFeb. 13, 2017, in the West Hall of the Library.

Through a display of nearly 100 itemsgathered from the Huntington’s holdings and from

various private collections, “Geographies of Wonder:Evolution of the National Park Idea, 1933–2016” willhighlight the expansion of the parks under PresidentFranklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program and theconflicting visions for these parks that took shapeover the past 80 years. And it will illuminate the greatparadox established by the National Park Service’sfounding legislation: how to make the lands under itsmanagement available for public enjoyment whileensuring the preservation of those lands for the use offuture generations.

Read more about “Geographies of Wonder”at huntington.org.

An Evolving Vision for our National Parks

Interior view of Orbit Pavilion at the 2015 World Science Festivalat New York University. Photo courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech

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Origami by Robert Lang

The Japanese art of origami comes alive in a new exhibition of about 25 original works by the internationally renowned master Robert Lang. Titled“flORIlegium: Folded Transformations from the Natural World by Robert J.Lang,” the display opens Oct. 22 in the Brody Botanical Center and continues

(weekends only) through Jan. 29, 2017. The exhibition takes its name from the Latin word florilegium, which literallytranslates as “a gathering of flowers.” During the horticultural Age of Discovery inthe 17th and 18th centuries, the word referred to lavishly illustrated books ofbotanical art that depicted the wonders of the natural world. Lang revisits thistradition through an exploration of the flora and fauna of The Huntington asreimagined through the medium of intricately folded paper. “By manipulating the fundamental element—the uncut sheet—via thefundamental action—the fold—we create line and form reminiscent of entitiesfrom the natural world while preserving the integrity of the initial sheet,” said Lang. The apparentsimplicity of that statement is belied by the complexity of his creations, which include the spiny likeness of acactus made from a single uncut sheet. “My goal in most of my origami works is to bring about a conflict inthe viewer’s mind, where the beliefs of impossibility and the knowledge of achievement are simultaneouslypresent in equal measure.” Lang will give a free public lecture on the art and science of origami on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. inRothenberg Hall. See page 6 for details. “flORIlegium” is part of a year-long initiative focusing on the Japanese art of origami, made possibleby the generous support of Toshie and Frank Mosher.

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James Folsom Honored

Orchid, by Robert J. Lang. 2002.

In a ceremony held on June 16, James Folsom, the Telleen/JorgensenDirector of the Botanical Gardens, received an imperial decorationfrom the government of Japan for his work promoting Japanese

culture in the United States. Harry H. Horinouchi, consul generalof Japan in Los Angeles, presented Folsom with the medal—theOrder of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette—along with anofficial proclamation. Folsom's meritorious service, as cited by theconsul general, included coordinating the donation of 1,300 cherrytrees to public organizations during the Japan–U.S. Cherry BlossomCentennial in 2012 and spearheading the renovation of TheHuntington's historic Japanese Garden, which celebrated its owncentennial the same year. Showcasing the garden as a vehicle forcultural enrichment, Folsom and his staff continue to providenumerous opportunities for visitors to experience such Japanesecultural arts as ikebana flower arranging, bonsai, suiseki viewingstones, and the Japanese tea ceremony—activities that help fostera deeper mutual understanding and friendship between Japan andthe United States.

James Folsom (left) poses with Consul General Harry H. Horinouchi afterbeing awarded the imperial Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette,for his work promoting Japanese culture in the United States. Photo byAndrew Mitchell.

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Edward Weston and Walt Whitman, In Conversation

Anew exhibition opening this fall considersa rich dialogue between two iconic figuresin American culture: the renownedphotographer Edward Weston (1886–

1958) and poet Walt Whitman (1819–1892).“Real American Places: Edward Weston andLeaves of Grass” opens Oct. 22 in the ChandlerWing of the Scott Galleries and continuesthrough March 20, 2017. The 25 photographs included in theexhibition illuminate an understudied chapterof Weston’s career. In 1941, the LimitedEditions Book Club approached Weston tocollaborate on a deluxe edition of Whitman’sLeaves of Grass. The publisher’s ambitiousplan was to capture “the real American faces and the realAmerican places” that defined Whitman’s epic work.Weston eagerly accepted the assignment, and—on the eveof the United States’ involvement in World War II—heset out with his wife, Charis Wilson, on a cross-countrytrip that yielded a group of images that mark theculmination of an extraordinarily creative and prolificperiod in his career. While Weston believed thephotographs to be some of his best, the resulting LimitedEditions publication proved a failure on many fronts. Asa result, the photographs from the Leaves of Grass projecthave been relegated to footnote status in Weston’s oeuvre. “This is an important body of work that has beenunjustly overlooked and clearly deserves its due,” saidJennifer Watts, curator of photography at TheHuntington. Watts is co-curator of the exhibition, alongwith James Glisson, the Bradford and Christine MishlerAssistant Curator of American Art.

Woodlawn Plantation House, Louisiana, 1941. Gelatinsilver print. Photograph by Edward Weston. ©1981Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents

The Whitman series forms asignificant part of the 500 photographs thatWeston donated to The Huntington in1944. In 2003, The Huntington acquiredCharis Wilson’s typescript diary recountingevery aspect of the journey, as well asdocumentation detailing the contentiouscreative wrangling between Weston and theLimited Editions publishers. The Library’smanuscript and rare book holdings alsoinclude a number of original Whitmanitems, a selection of which will be on view,allowing visitors to explore the creativeresponse of one giant of American culture inconversation with another.

Calling All Code-Breakers!

Are you fascinated by history? Now’s your chance to be a part of it. In a move to gain new insights into the U.S. Civil War, The Huntington has launched an innovative crowdsourcing project to transcribe anddecipher a collection of nearly 16,000 wartime telegrams between Abraham Lincoln, his Cabinet, and

officers of the Union Army. The Huntington acquired the exceptionally rare collection of telegrams in 2012.Roughly one-third of the messages were written in code. The Decoding the Civil War project invites “citizen archivists” to help transcribe the telegrams andcodebooks on the project’s crowdsourcing website. The site provides public access to digitized images of themanuscripts through the Huntington Digital Library. The project is partially funded by a two-year federal grantfrom the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Learn more about the project and its partners, and take a brief tutorial that explains the process fortranscribing a telegram, at decodingthecivilwar.org.

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In China and other parts of Asia, celebrating themid-autumn moon with family and friends is acenturies-old tradition. The Huntington will markthe occasion on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 6:30 to

9:30 p.m., with its own Harvest Moon Celebrationheld in the beautiful setting of the Chinese Garden,Liu Fang Yuan ??? , the Garden of FlowingFragrance. Guests will enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of atraditional Chinese festival. Live music will be performedlakeside under the moon-lit sky by the Beijing-based ChineseMusic Orchestra. Nearly 30 Chinese and Asian-inspiredrestaurants will offer tastings of fine wines, beer, and Asiancuisine (all included in the ticket price). And The Huntington’sfall exhibition, “Gardens, Art, and Commerce in ChineseWoodblock Prints” will be open in the Boone Gallery.

Guests who purchase a VIP ticket can enjoy early entry to the event at 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets are required at all prices. VIP: $148. Members: $88. Non-Members: $98. Tickets:www.huntington.org/harvestmoon.

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Photos by Martha Benedict (top),Michelle Mishina Photography(insets).

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Fellows

Widely considered one of the most importantpainters of his generation, Los Angeles-basedartist Lari Pittman (b. 1952) is known for his

exuberant, colorful, and graphically complex works.Huntington visitors can see the artist at hishallucinogenic best in the exhibition “Lari Pittman:Mood Books,” on view starting Sept. 3 in the Loisand Robert F. Erburu Gallery of the Virginia SteeleScott Galleries of American Art, and continuingthrough Feb. 20, 2017.

Six monumental illustrated books, eachmeasuring 27 inches tall and opening to more thanfour feet in width, contain 65 paintings by the artist.They draw from diverse aesthetic traditions and avariety of influences, ranging from decorative art anddesign to advertising and folk art. Combined withPittman’s brilliant draftsmanship and acidic color,the images advance an astute and acerbic socialcommentary embedded in narratives rich with realand invented mythologies.

Each book has been given a cryptic title, suchas 9 Apparitions During Times of Anxiety andDistress, and 12 Tableaux in which the Avant-Gardeand the Folkloric Kissed.

Lari Pittman’s “Mood Books”

Upcoming Fellows’ EventsHuntington Ball 2016 Sept. 10 (Saturday)

Exhibition Preview and Reception“Gardens, Art, and Commerce inChinese Woodblock Prints”Sept. 15 (Thursday)

Reception and PreviewThe Jonathan and Karin Fielding Wing Oct. 14 (Friday)

Fellows Seminar SeriesFall Reception and LectureAmerican Ulysses: A Life of Ulysses S. GrantOct. 18 (Tuesday)

INVITATIONS TO FOLLOW

Fall with the Fellows

With summer behind us, we’re looking forward to a busy fallcalendar of exciting events for the Society of Fellows. We’ll kickoff the season Sept. 10 with the Huntington Ball—the most

magical evening of the year. Chinese art takes center stage Sept. 15with a preview of a major international loan exhibition on Chinesewoodblock prints. On Oct. 14, we’ll celebrate the completion of thenew Jonathan and Karin Fielding Wing, a gorgeous addition to theScott Galleries of American Art, with an exclusive Fellows’ preview.(The new space opens to the public Oct. 22.) And our annual Fellows’Seminar Series gets under way Oct. 18 with a program featuring notedhistorian Ronald C. White, Jr., discussing his new biography of UlyssesS. Grant. Don’t forget, Fellows enjoy early entrance to the gardens at 8a.m. every day. Stop by for coffee and an autumn stroll!

Join the Society of Fellows today and become part of thisremarkable community, defined by annual giving levels beginning at$2,500. Fellows enjoy exclusive events and opportunities that bringyou closer to The Huntington’s collections, curators, and scholars. Forinformation, contact Pamela Hearn, director of the Society of Fellows,at 626-405-2264 or phearn@huntington.org.

The impact of the books is furtherelevated by an installation conceived by award-winning Los Angeles architect MichaelMaltzan, among whose projects are the award-winning downtown apartment complex OneSanta Fe and the forthcoming Sixth StreetViaduct. Grand, sculptural pedestals hold thebooks open so visitors can enjoy a direct,unimpeded experience.

A catalog is planned in conjunction withthe e xhibition.

Lari Pittman, from 12 Verified Occurrences During a Full Moon,2015. Acrylic and lacquer spray over gessoed, heavy-weightpaper board, 27 × 25 × 4.5 inches. © Lari Pittman, courtesyof the artist and Regen projects, Los Angeles.