VIDEO: The Kinora Picture Reel
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AUDIO: A Talk with Richard Learoyd
Photographer Richard Learoyd discusses his life and career with curator Arpad Kovacs.
Two “Tipsy Medievalists” Share Their Passion for Illuminated Manuscripts
Scholars, social media, and sangria.
Different Places
The world travels of a pair of lidded bowls.
Reflections on Performance as Vigil
Artist Marbles Jumbo Radio discusses the creative process behind a collaborative performance at the Getty Villa.
Embracing Imperfection: A Conversation with Photographer Richard Learoyd
“A lot of people want art to shout at them...I’m looking to influence them in a slightly quieter way.”
Inside the Papers of Pioneering Artist and Scholar Harmony Hammond
Newly acquired papers provide insight into feminist and lesbian art.
Spinning the Story of the Wixárika Culture
Technicolor visions of the universe by Wixárika artists at the Fowler Museum.
Updating Ancient Roman Comedy for the 21st Century
Ancient jokes come alive on stage.
Join 10 Getty Curators for #AskACurator Day on September 14
Chat with us online all day September 14.
Talking Greco-Roman L.A. with Art Historian Peter J. Holliday
Greece and Rome on the streets of SoCal.
Closed Captioning for the Middle Ages
Nerdy fun with medieval captions.
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Write the Opening Line to Vermeer’s “Lady in Blue”
What do you imagine the first line of this letter might say? Share your ideas, and we’ll continue the story.
Open Content, An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Thousands of images, released free.
Van Gogh’s Irises / Haiku Verses from Readers / An Invitation
Over 60 haiku in honor of Vincent van Gogh.
Top Tips for Visiting #CaveTemples of Dunhuang at the Getty
A quick guide to visiting the exhibition.
Photographic Magic with the Diana Camera
Photographer April Rocha sent us an excited e-mail a while ago, sharing her enthusiasm for the...
Faces of the Mexican Revolution
Famous and not-so-famous figures of the Mexican Revolution.
Getty Voices: Getty Gone Wild
Photographic encounters with deer, birds, butterflies, and other wildlife of the Getty.
Art & Architecture Thesaurus Now Available as Linked Open Data
A key reference database on art and architecture is now available for free download.
Exploring the Herb Garden at the Getty Villa
Visit the Getty Villa's herb garden for a peaceful stop on your tour.
The Making of Charles Ray’s “Boy with Frog”
Peering up at a giant sculpture, I often wonder: How do artists construct such massive creations?...
Question of the Week: What Makes a Painting a Masterpiece?
What makes a painting a masterwork? Take part in this historic debate about the elements of line...
My L.A.: The Once and Future Golden Gate Theater
Hollow and in disrepair, it embodied the reason I wanted to leave Los Angeles. I was wrong.
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Embracing Imperfection: A Conversation with Photographer Richard Learoyd
“A lot of people want art to shout at them...I’m looking to influence them in a slightly quieter way.”
The Getty Villa Guide to the Ancient Olympics
Victory, nudity, cheating, and more.
19th-Century Board Game Offers a Tour of the German Colonies
Colonialism as child’s play.
The Guiding Bodhisattva
A vision of future paradise.
Saving Alvar Aalto’s Paimio Sanatorium
A famed sanatorium in Finland gets a new lease on life.
An Italian Masterpiece Visits the Getty for Conservation and Study
A collaborative conservation project begins.
Finding the Fleur-de-Lis in Art
Exploring the royal iris of French art
Your Questions about the Getty Gardens, Answered
Our garden expert tells all.
A Brief Introduction to Roman Mosaics
15 key facts about this colorful and long-lasting art form
Traveling the Silk Road—By Database
Browse sites on the Silk Road through this free Getty database.
Weaving with Words: Telling the Story of Thérèse
A new children’s book brings old master tapestries to life
Friendship and Stewardship
Remembering Robert as client, friend, and artist.
Audio & Video
VIDEO: The Kinora Picture Reel
A virtual peek at early motion picture technology.
AUDIO: A Talk with Richard Learoyd
Photographer Richard Learoyd discusses his life and career with curator Arpad Kovacs.