Illuminating Alchemy’s Colorful Peacock Stage
A rare manuscript shows the colorful bird as symbol of alchemical transformation.
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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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Edme Bouchardon’s Sleeping Faun Takes Up Residence in the Getty’s Entrance Hall
A nude mythological sculpture provides a preview to a Bouchardon moment at the Getty.
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Your Questions About Alchemy—From Its Origins to The Philosopher’s Stone—Answered
Questions for our rare books curator and his research assistant about all things alchemy.
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Rembrandt’s Mistakes, and Other Do-Overs in Drawing
How the old masters made the most of mistakes.
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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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Gift Guide for the Budding Alchemist
Our picks for 10 objects and books perfect for the alchemy-curious of all ages.
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Galalith: Alchemy in the Age of Plastic
The brilliance and translucence of galalith inspired designers like Coco Chanel.
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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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Ancient Vase Presents a Who’s Who of the Underworld
Hades and its denizens crowd onto a 2,000-year-old Greek vase.
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A Curator’s Curiosity at an L.A. Landmark Transformed into an Exhibition on Alchemy
A curator’s alchemical journey.
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What Are Museums Doing to Engage Millennials?
Engagement is more than just digital, and other findings.
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