A Glimpse into the Sun King’s Private World
An unusual table once owned by Louis XIV offers a peek into a king’s private world.
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Culture for Your iPad: Wallpapers from the Getty Research Institute’s Print Collection
iPad, iPhone, and Android wallpapers drawn from prints.
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Finding the Grace in Trees
The relationship between the individual tree and the scene or the event depicted is what is interesting to see and to understand. Each photo tells a unique story. Trees are sometimes so old, they have seen so much. Trees don’t wait for the photographer to be beautiful or expressive, they just are.
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The Age-Old Craft of Panel Paintings Conservation Secures a Future
In-depth training secures the future of a specialized conservation field.
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The Ghent Altarpiece in 100 Billion Pixels
Zoom in on one of the most important works of art.
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Getty Villa and Center Safe from Fires; Villa to Reopen Friday, November 23
Getty Villa safe from fires, but closed until further notice to support emergency response.
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PODCAST: The Salk Institute Part 1 – Founding and Forming
Understanding the special relationship between a scientist and an architect that led to the Salk Institute.
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PODCAST: The Getty Center at 20 with Stephen Rountree
What it took to navigate all the people and politics while building the Getty Center.
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Getty Foundation Awards 14 New Grants for “Keeping It Modern”
New grants in the Foundation’s modern architecture initiative will help conserve important buildings around the globe.
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Mirror Selfies and Art History
Neoclassical selfies? Check.
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A Call to Arms! Heraldry in Renaissance Florence (And a Mystery You Can Help Solve)
A horse, a salmon, lizards, and the cross of Calvary—learn to decipher coats of arms!
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Question of the Week: Fake vs. Real—Does It Matter?
Question of the Week is a series inspired by our Masterpiece of the Week tours, offered daily at 4:00 p.m. Featuring an open and upbeat discussion among visitors and gallery teachers, the tours feature a new object and pose...
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