The Black Gondoliers of Renaissance Venice
A painting shows life on the Grand Canal
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J. Paul Getty Museum
Art snapshots, exhibitions and events news, curator’s essays, and more from the Getty Museum.
How to Preserve a Piece of Abolitionist History
A Getty conservator discusses how she protects a rare and important photograph
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‘A Photograph Has to Be Like Music’
Artist John Simmons reflects on his powerful images of everyday life, and his work to make Hollywood more inclusive
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Reflexiones: Laura Gavilán Lewis sobre Jacques-Louis David
La dificultad de vivir lejos de nuestros seres queridos a través de un retrato
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Reflections: Laura Gavilán Lewis on Jacques-Louis David
Understanding the difficulty of living far from loved ones through a portrait painting
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31 Young Artists Win
“In Pursuit of ___” Open Call for Photography
Students from around the U.S. respond to today’s most pressing themes
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9 Favorites from the Getty Museum Challenge, Selected by Curators
Curators' favorites from this year's viral challenge
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2 Armenian Manuscripts Join the Getty Collection
Learn more about the new additions
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Rethinking Descriptions of Black Africans in Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Art
How can our online catalog better communicate the diversity of the ancient Mediterranean?
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Reflections: Alice Doo on Dorothea Lange
An educator considers the relationship between art and social change.
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PODCAST: Japanese American Photographers in 20th-Century LA
The distinct style and history of these underexplored artists.
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Picturing Equality: How Imogen Cunningham Lived and Worked
A new book explores the photographer's dedication to feminism and civil rights.
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