Inside the Pacific Bonsai Museum with Aarin Packard

In this episode of the Bonsai’s Conversation Podcast, I sit down with Aarin Packard, curator of the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Washington, USA — a unique institution dedicated entirely to the living art of bonsai. Nestled in a forest near Seattle, the museum is home to an extraordinary collection of trees from across the Pacific Rim and serves as a global hub for bonsai culture and education . We dive into Aarin’s journey — from his early life as an artist to how he found his way into the world of bonsai and eventually became curator. We talk about his creative approach to exhibitions, how bonsai connects with broader artistic and cultural themes, and what it means to care for living works of art. We also explore “Bonsai United”, a new initiative from the Pacific Bonsai Museum where Aarin interviews artists from around the world, highlighting how bonsai differs across cultures, styles, and traditions — and what unites them all. 🎙️ Topics include: Aarin’s artistic upbringing His path to becoming curator The philosophy behind modern bonsai exhibitions Cultural differences in bonsai worldwide The idea and vision behind Bonsai United New episodes every Monday. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5E6B... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...