Getty Conservation Institute (GCI)

PODCAST: From Pyramids to Databases with Getty Conservation Institute Director Tim Whalen

Discussing the past and future of the Getty Conservation Institute.

An international project to preserve the built heritage of Latin America.

International partners work to preserve an ancient Roman site.

Anna Zagorski | June 11, 2019

Go behind the scenes with conservators working to preserve an unusual ancient sculpture.

Getty Media | May 13, 2019

Urban development, lack of resources, and weather are among current challenges.

Confronting termites, rainfall, and other regional challenges.

An archaeologist's viewpoint on challenges in southeastern China.

On current challenges, particularly preserving traditional knowledge.

A new preservation strategy for an icon of midcentury architecture.

Alexandria Sivak | April 10, 2019

Over thirty years after it was stolen from the University of Arizona, a de Kooning will be conserved at the Getty.

Amy Hood | March 18, 2019

Artist Cai Guo-Qiang discusses his relationship with his unusual medium and his collaboration with GCI scientists to preserve his art.

How does the architecture of the Salk affect the science performed there, and how can careful conservation support this work?