Art historian and archaeologist Nigel McGilchrist is taking us to the Aegean—and you can come along! On January 13, he’ll give a free illustrated... Read More
A Look Inside J. Paul Getty’s Newly Digitized Diaries
They’re here! The diaries of J. Paul Getty are now part of the collection of the Getty’s Institutional Archives, thanks in large part to the... Read More
Let Me Tell You a Story: Docent Tours That Entertain and Educate
If you’re planning to visit the Getty this holiday, you may be surprised to learn that we have no tour guides. Instead, we have... Read More
Winter in the Central Garden
The Getty’s outdoor spaces are never more beautiful than in the colder months.
Read MoreCareer Profile: Kristen Kido, Gallery Teacher
What is your job at the Getty? I work as a gallery teacher at the Getty Villa. Gallery teachers lead tours in the museum... Read More
Peter Greenaway Speaks at the Getty on Cinema and Art History
Filmmaker Peter Greenaway speaks at the Getty Center tonight as part of our Getty Perspectives lecture series, which invites distinctive artists and scholars to... Read More
Mrs. Garrett’s Carrot Cake, A Slice of Getty Villa History
Opening a new museum involves many tasks—and deciding what to display isn’t the only one. There’s also the matter of how to feed hungry... Read More
Looking With New Eyes at Scholarly Art Catalogues
The scholarly catalogue has long been a critical part of a museum’s mission, providing authoritative information about collection objects for scholars, students, and the... Read More
L.A. Teachers Explore Greek Vases in the Collections Store Room at the Getty Villa
Eleven teachers enter an underground room at the Getty Villa. In a space with wooden crates marked “fragile” sits a large table. They are... Read More
Italian Artists’ Books
Highlights from the Getty Research Institute’s collection of Italian artists’ books.
Read MoreQuestion of the Week: Does Art Have to Be Serious?
Nowadays, seeing a silly picture of a person is hardly unusual. Showing personality is a good thing. Social customs weren’t quite the same in... Read More
Day Without Art: Reflecting on Art, Fragility, and Loss
The frailty of the human condition—and the cruelty of untimely loss of life—is one of art’s oldest and most enduring themes. Every year on... Read More