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E X H I B I T I O N S |
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Current Exhibitions
Future Exhibitions
Explore the Collection
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See this surpassingly beautiful Roman statue of Hygieia, the ancient goddess of health. Learn about the statue's recent restoration at the Getty Villa and discover what its history reveals about changing attitudes toward classical sculpture over the last two centuries.
Admission to the Getty Villa is free; an advance, timed ticket is required. Check ticket availability now.
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See all events related to this exhibition.
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The Hope Hygieia (detail), Roman, A.D. 140–160. Courtesy of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, William Randolph Hearst Collection
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Explore how photographers combine art and technology in this exhibition of photographs that have joined the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum over the last decade. See how photographers have drawn inspiration from painting and exploited the technical possibilities of the camera over nearly two centuries.
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Pearblossom Hwy., 11–18th April 1986, #2, David Hockney, 1986. © 1986 David Hockney
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Also on View at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa Current Exhibitions—California Video continues through June 8; plus, don't miss the final days of Fragonard's Allegories of Love and Ten Years of Drawings, both closing May 4.
Future Exhibitions—Check out what's coming up soon, including photographs by August Sander and by Bernd and Hilla Becher.
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F I L M & V I D E O |
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Performances and Films
Reservations, tickets, and information: (310) 440-7300
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Hotbed: Video Cultivation beside the Getty Gardens Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10, 7:00 p.m. The Getty Center
Eighteen contemporary videos are projected onto the walls of the Getty Center, from the tram to the courtyard. Complements the exhibition California Video. Free; no reservations required.
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Still from East/West by Su-Chen Hung, 1984/87. Courtesy of the artist
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Nina Sobell's Interactive Electroencephalographic Video Drawings Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday all day, through June 8
The Getty Center
Strap on EEG sensors and admire your own brainwaves as video art while lounging in a faux living room. Complements the exhibition California Video. Free; no reservations required. Sign up in the Museum Entrance Hall when you arrive.
Learn more and see all events related to California Video.
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Still from Interactive Electroencephalographic Video Drawings, Nina Sobell, 1973. Photo: Ken Feingold
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Imagining Christ: Three Wise Films
Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1 The Getty Center
Three films offer unorthodox visions of Christ—from the probing (Jesus of Montreal) to the surreal (Simon of the Desert) to the parodic (Monty Python's Life of Brian). Complements the exhibition Imagining Christ. Free; reservations required.
Learn more and make reservations.
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Luis Buñuel's Simon of the Desert screens on May 31.
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Performances and Films
Reservations, tickets, and information: (310) 440-7300
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A Mysterious Weekend with Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story
Friday–Sunday, May 2–4 The Getty Center
Actors from stage, screen and television read shockers from the golden age of the pulps, edge-of-your-seat spinetinglers, and seductive tales of dangerous women. Tickets $20; $15 students/seniors.
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Robert Sean Leonard reads on Saturday, May 3.
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Villa Theater Lab: Icarus Friday–Sunday, May 16–18
The Getty Villa
The Lookingglass Theatre Company renders the myth of Icarus and Daedalus with song, movement, and dazzling visuals. Tickets $7.
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Icarus takes flight with dazzling visuals.
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Friday Nights at the Getty: Stefan Haves presents Master Pieces Theater
Friday, May 16, 7:30 p.m.
The Getty Center
Cirque du Soleil visionary Stefan Haves applies his madcap vision to an evening of circus, dance, and visual comedy with music by Philip Giffin. Free; reservations required.
Learn more and make reservations.
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Stefan Haves, madcap clown philosopher. Photo: Hope Haves
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Fridays Off the 405
Friday, May 30, 6:00–9:00 p.m. The Getty Center
DJs Dirty Finger and B-cause provide the musical backdrop for gallery browsing and weekend unwinding. Free; no reservations required.
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DJ Dirty Finger gets ready to rock the travertine.
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L E C T U R E S & P A N E L S |
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Lectures, Panels, and Conferences
Reservations, tickets, and information: (310) 440-7300
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Unimpaired for Future Generations: Preserving Objects, Sites, and Structures in National Parks
Thursday, May 15, 7:00 p.m.
The Getty Center
Archaeologist Frank McManamon reveals how the National Park Service takes care of thousands of natural wonders, historic buildings, and archaeological sites in this latest installment of the Conservation Matters lecture series. Free; reservations required.
Learn more and make reservations.
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The cliff palace of Mesa Verde, one of the treasures of the National Parks
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Color in Modern Sculpture
Thursday, May 29, 8:00 p.m.
The Getty Villa
Steven Nash, executive director of the Palm Springs Art Museum, examines how 20th-century sculptors used color in their work. Complements the exhibition The Color of Life. Free; a ticket is required.
Learn more and get tickets.
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Dying Gaul, John De Andrea, 1984. The Portland Art Museum, Oregon. Gift of Michael F. Rakosi and Robert Grossman, 85.125. © John De Andrea
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Imagining Christ: Intersections of Art and Theology
Sunday, May 25, 4:00 p.m.
The Getty Center
Jack Miles, author of God: A Biography, leads a discussion with artists and scholars about images of Christ and their relationship to art history and theology. Complements the exhibition Imagining Christ. Free; reservations required.
Learn more and make reservations.
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Crucifix in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels by artist Simon Toparovsky, who speaks at the panel
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Courses and Demonstrations
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Family Activities
Tips for Families
Family Room at the Getty Center
Family Forum at the Getty Villa
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Family Festival
Sunday, May 4, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Getty Villa
Join us for a day of activities for the entire family inspired by the exhibition The Color of Life. Create your own sculpture full of vibrant colors, groove to music from the Mediterranean lands, and discover new interpretations of Greek and Roman myths.
Free; a ticket is required. Tickets available beginning Tuesday, April 22, at 9:00 a.m.
Learn more and get tickets.
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Members of the Fishtank Ensemble fill the Inner Peristyle with upbeat world music.
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Event Calendar
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THE GETTY CENTER
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Los Angeles, CA 90049
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HOURS: Tues–Fri and Sun: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Closed Mondays
Admission to the Getty Center is FREE. Parking is $15, but FREE after 5:00 p.m. for Saturday evening hours and for evening events.
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THE GETTY VILLA
17985 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
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HOURS: Thurs-Mon: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays. Open Wednesdays as of October 14, 2009.
Admission to the Getty Villa is always FREE. A ticket is required. Each Villa ticket allows you to bring up to three children ages 15 and under with you in one car. Please note that this does not apply to tickets for events, such as lectures and performances. Check current ticket availability online or call (310) 440-7300. Ticket availability is updated weekly for a two-month period. Same-day tickets may also become available online without advance notice. Groups of 15 or more must make reservations by phone. Parking is $15, but FREE for evening events after 5:00 p.m. |
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