LA’s Garden

Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, living history. Discover who shaped our collections and landscapes, why they look the way they do, and how they continue to change. The exhibition brings history to life by pairing archival maps, documents, and vintage photographs with contemporary artistic perspectives. At Descanso, the history of the plants is the history of the people. From the ancient stewardship of indigenous communities to the legacies of Japanese-Ame…