Lane's work was scattered across private collections and building lobbies for decades, which is exactly why a first retrospective matters — this is the one room where the small glazed vessels and the architectural murals sit together. The Huntington also has his 1964 Mutual Savings and Loan Mural on campus, a 17-by-8-foot wall of 4,876 individually glazed tiles, so the show has a permanent companion piece a short walk away. A short documentary film on Lane's practice runs alongside it, and a Sto
What to expect
A gallery show of more than 100 ceramic works and archival material in the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art, with a documentary film and related public programs. Admission covers the full 130-acre campus, so the exhibition is one stop in a longer visit.
Good to know
- Reservations are required Friday through Sunday.
- The Huntington is closed Tuesdays; regular hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday–Monday.
- Check-in closes at 4:15 p.m.
- The show sits in the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art; select galleries there rotate for light-sensitive works, so check the closures page.
- Lane's 1964 Mutual Savings and Loan Mural is installed on campus and viewable with the same ticket.
- Weekend admission runs higher than weekdays: $34 adult Friday–Sunday versus $29 Monday–Thursday.
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Common questions
How long does the exhibition run?
September 13, 2026 through March 1, 2027, per The Huntington's own exhibition page.
Where in the grounds is it?
The Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art.