Journal of Therolinguistics Explores Animal and Plant Languages at Descanso Gardens
The exhibition "Journal of Therolinguistics" will be showcased at Boddy House, Descanso Gardens from March 21 to July 5, 2026. Curated by Oscar Salguero, the event features works from artists including Aistė Ambrazevičiūtė, Alice Bucknell, and Lucio Arese, among others. The term "theriolinguistics," introduced by Ursula K. Le Guin, explores the languages of animals and plants. The exhibition is organized into color-coded sections: Tecto, Phono, Glyph, Xeno, and Chrono, with typography designed by Studio Darius Ou. Admission is included with general entry or membership at the venue located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Journal of Therolinguistics' runs March 21–July 5, 2026, at Boddy House, Descanso Gardens.
- Curated by Oscar Salguero.
- Features artists: Aistė Ambrazevičiūtė, Alice Bucknell, Audax M. Gawler, Pri Bertucci, Lucio Arese, Marianne Hoffmeister Castro, Nicole Brugger, Paige Emery.
- Term 'theriolinguistics' coined by Ursula K. Le Guin.
- Show divided into color-coded departments: Tecto, Phono, Glyph, Xeno, Chrono.
- Typography by Studio Darius Ou.
- Venue: 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.
- Entry included with general admission or membership.
Entities
Artists
- Aistė Ambrazevičiūtė
- Alice Bucknell
- Audax M. Gawler
- Pri Bertucci
- Lucio Arese
- Marianne Hoffmeister Castro
- Nicole Brugger
- Paige Emery
- Ursula K. Le Guin
- Oscar Salguero
- eight international artists
Institutions
- Descanso Gardens
- Boddy House
- Studio Darius Ou
Locations
- La Cañada Flintridge
- California
- United States