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The 5th Annual Archives Bazaar

By Sarah Sherman | Published: October 29, 2010
The 5th Annual Archives Bazaar was held at the Doheny Memorial Library at USC. Photo: Michael Castro

On Saturday, October 23, the Getty Research Institute participated in the 5th Annual Archives Bazaar. Organized by L.A. as Subject, a USC-hosted research alliance dedicated to improving the visibility, access, and prese­rvation of primary sources of Los Angeles history, the… More»

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Encouraging Freefall: David and Fred Wilson on the Museum Experience

By Annelisa Stephan | Published: May 12, 2010
Provocateurs? David Wilson (left) and Fred Wilson (center), with Selma Holo

Education is at the heart of a museum’s mission. You want to know what you’re looking at, and we want to tell you—through object labels, audio tours, videos, brochures, Web sites, and public programs. But is this really education? Not… More»

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      Medieval methods of entertainment included sad dances and alienation parties.

      Tights are not pants, circa 1400something.


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