Welcoming Leonardo to L.A.
More than any other exhibition I’ve worked on, Leonardo da Vinci and the Art of Sculpture: Inspiration and Invention feels historic. To stand there... Read More
Accelerated Aging Lab: The Scariest Place at the Getty?
For those of us over 21, the idea of premature aging is definitely not attractive. Every time I pass the Getty Conservation Institute’s Accelerated... Read More
College Night: Students Take Over the Getty
What if you were in college, and I told you that you could put on a party at the Getty? We didn’t go quite... Read More
An Update on the Earthquake in Chile
The Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus (AAT) is a tool for cataloging and retrieving art information. It is being translated into several languages. Our... Read More
How Do You Move an Aztec Deity? Very Carefully!
Objects you see in the galleries at the Getty Villa, whether monumental or miniature, weighing a few ounces or several tons, all require careful... Read More
Please Bless Fido: Leo Politi on Olvera Street
Think your pooch is in need of a little divine intervention? Since 1930, Olvera Street has hosted the Blessing of the Animals on the... Read More
The Thrills (and Terrors) of Installing an Exhibition
Wednesday, March 17, 9:50 a.m. That’s it. I’ve just walked the last courier to the South Gate shuttle point and said good-bye, and am... Read More
Getty Up! Welcome to the Getty’s New Blog
The Iris is a reference to the Getty Museum’s best-known painting: Irises by Vincent van Gogh. That painting is surrounded by knots of visitors... Read More
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