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Oedipus the King, Mama!

The newest offering in our Outdoor Classical Theater series is Oedipus the King, Mama! A hilarious musical mash-up of Sophocles's Oedipus the King with the music of Elvis Presley.

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A cartoon Elvis holding a microphone and wearing a toga lounges across stacked lettering that read "Oedipus the King Mama!".

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    Our art and research collections span ancient to modern times

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    We conduct and support research and conservation of visual art and cultural heritage in Los Angeles and throughout the world

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  1. Landmark Status Granted to Six Buildings Representing Black Heritage in Los Angeles

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    Designations are the culmination of African American Historic Places Los Angeles, a major milestone to honor and preserve the city’s Black heritage

    Aug 7, 2025

  2. Conserving Art’s Sensory Experiences

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    Unraveling how we perceive multisensory artworks (like those at the Wired for Wonder exhibition) helps create more nuanced conservation strategies

    Aug 6, 2025

  3. How Forensics, Fine Art, and the Greek Soccer Team Revealed the Face of a 3,500-Year-Old Warrior

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    A Bronze Age warrior with a fascinating backstory arrives at the Getty Villa Museum

    Aug 5, 2025

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Radiography in the Round: Efficient 360° Radiography for 3D Objects

Sharing methodologies and data for 360° X-rays of three-dimensional objects

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