From Malibu to Cyprus and Back Again
Having spent a good deal of time with Aphrodite of late, I found in Herb Ritts: L.A. Style a real feast—not just for the... Read More
Antiquities
Sleeping with Aphrodite
One of the most enjoyable aspects of curating an exhibition is serendipity. Not to say these projects aren’t carefully planned (far from it), but... Read More
The Scent of Love: Ancient Perfumes
Make your own sexy scents inspired by the recipes of the ancients.
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Imagine a Teenager’s Museum
I have the pleasure of running the Getty Villa Teen Apprentice Program (ViTA). Each year our goal is to open the museum from top... Read More
Eros, the Naughty Superhero of Love
An introduction to the trouble-making Eros (Cupid).
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Looking at Apulian Vases in a New Light
Since 2008, the antiquities conservation and curatorial departments at the J. Paul Getty Museum have been working with colleagues at the Antikensammlung in Berlin... Read More
Looking Inside a Reconstructed Roman God
The J. Paul Getty Museum and the Bibliothèque nationale de France are collaborating on the research and conservation treatment of the Berthouville Treasure, the... Read More
Unlocking the Secrets of an Ancient Fountain
Do you picture archaeological sites as dry, dusty piles of stones? Meet Peirene, an ancient Greek ruin so tantalizing that archaeologists have literally died... Read More
Come Eye to Wild Eye with the Bronze Sculptures in the Getty Villa Gardens
The statues at the Getty Villa mirror the display at the Villa dei Papyri.
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How to Wear a Toga the Ancient Roman Way
See a video on toga history and how to wear one.
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Ancient Art through Modern Eyes
Have you ever come across a piece of ancient art that looked suspiciously…modern? It’s hard to believe that Cycladic figures, with their sleek minimalist... Read More
Welcoming the Berthouville Treasure to the Getty Villa
The J. Paul Getty Museum and Cabinet des Médailles of the Bibilotheque nationale de France (the department of coins, medals, and antiques of the National... Read More