Edme Bouchardon’s Pocket-Sized Masterpieces
The young Edme Bouchardon sketches Rome—and himself.
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J. Paul Getty Museum
Art snapshots, exhibitions and events news, curator’s essays, and more from the Getty Museum.
Illuminating Alchemy’s Colorful Peacock Stage
A rare manuscript shows the colorful bird as symbol of alchemical transformation.
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Surprises as an Ancient Statue Is Prepped to Receive Its Missing Head
Discovery of a cryptic message while reuniting an ancient head and body.
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Not-Your-Average Visitor’s Take on the Getty
The Getty from a Getty's point of view.
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Cleaning Guercino’s Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph
Unveiling the artist’s technique from underneath centuries of dirt and grime.
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Giovanni di Paolo’s Shimmering Worlds on Parchment and Panel
An exhibition highlights the creative genius of a Renaissance innovator.
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Speaking Tips for Artsy Introverts
Ten tips for public speaking.
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Reimagining the Myth of the Minotaur on Stage at the Getty Villa
A new play inspired by the ancient myth of the Minotaur.
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The Style Pioneers of Photography on Paper
How French elites of the mid-1800s embraced paper photography as art.
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Bringing J. Paul Getty’s Story to Life
Embedding our founder’s story into the walls of the Getty Center.
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Drawing, the Art of Infinite Possibilities
A Renaissance drawing reexamined as a modern work of art.
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Art Nerd Costumes Inspired by the Old Masters
Silly and sophisticated Halloween costume ideas from our collections.
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