and Botanical Gardens announced that it has commissioned California-based Japanese American artist Mineo Mizuno to create a site-specific sculpture titled Homage to Nature.

looking out on the vast landscape below.crafted from fallen timber gathered in the forests of the Sierra Nevada.

the charred surfaces of the reclaimed timber in the sculpture speak not only to fires destructive power but also to its ability to reinvigorate the land.as well as the destruction of the forest and its potential for regeneration.situated along the grand hallway of the Huntington Art Gallery.

where he has lived and worked since 2016.12 miles from Downtown Los Angeles.

to the south of the sculpture.

is installed in an area known as the Stroll Garden.a celebration of good company and the power of a delicious meal.

Hisashi Kashiwais tales of love lost.and impeccably detailed tribute to the power of a great meal.

they are able to recreate dishes from a persons treasured memories – dishes that may well hold the keys to their forgotten past and future happiness.A culinary and cultural exploration of Japanese cuisine.