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November 2008 |
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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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Dialogue among Giants: Carleton Watkins and the Rise of Photography in California
October 14, 2008–March 1, 2009
The Getty Center
Carleton Watkins arrived in California in 1850, when the gold rush and the medium of photography were both young. He captured stunning views of the frontier West—the gorges of Yosemite and the crags of the Pacific shore, the hills of San Francisco and the farming fields of Southern California. The exhibition explores how Watkins harnessed the elements of visual form to create iconic and beautiful photographs, and how he engaged in a visual dialogue with other pioneering landscape photographers of the 1800s.
Learn more about this exhibition.
See all events related to this exhibition.
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Yosemite Valley from the "Best General View," No. 2 (detail), Carleton Watkins, 1866
Banner image: Cape Horn, Columbia River, Oregon (detail), Carleton Watkins, negative, 1867; print by Isaiah West Taber, about 1881–3
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Current Exhibitions
Future Exhibitions
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Bernini closes Oct. 26!
Portrait of Costanza Bonarelli (detail), Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1636–38. Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence. Image courtesy of the Istituti museali della Soprintendenza Speciale per il Polo Museale Fiorentino. Photo: Arrigo Coppitz
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Also on View at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa
Current Exhibitions—Last days to see the exquisite sculptures in Bernini and the Birth of Baroque Portrait Sculpture at the Getty Center, closing October 26. And don't miss the ruins and revelry in The Society of Dilettanti at the Getty Villa, closing October 27.
The North Pavilion plaza-level galleries that house Renaissance sculpture and decorative arts close on November 9 for renovation. They'll reopen with a new thematic installation in May 2009.
Future Exhibitions—Books, medieval and modern, feature in two exhibitions opening November 18: The Belles Heures of the Duke of Berry and Tango with Cows: Book Art of the Russian Avant-Garde, 1910–1917, both at the Getty Center.
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N E W O N G E T T Y . E D U |
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GettyGames
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New Games and Puzzles on GettyGames
Conquer new games and puzzles on GettyGames, our free games site for kids ages 9 to 90. We've added dozens more favorites from the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection, plus a variety of fun themes, from bodies to buildings. Spot details of hounds and hairdos, pair armchairs and armor, and puzzle together canals and cathedrals. And don't miss our free activity downloads to make your own masterpieces at home.
Play GettyGames now!
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T H E A T E R A T T H E V I L L A |
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Performances and Films
Tickets and Information:
(310) 440-7300
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Antígona
Friday–Sunday, November 14–16
The Getty Villa
See Sophocles' classic drama of the arrogance of power through contemporary Peruvian eyes in a searing new translation by poet José Watanabe and an electrifying solo performance by Teresa Ralli. Part of the FITLA International Latino Theatre Festival of Los Angeles. Tickets $20; $15 students/seniors.
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Teresa Ralli's powerful performance encourages us to see our reality through another lens.
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M U S I C |
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Performances and Films
Reservations and Information:
(310) 440-7300
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Friday Nights at the Getty: Ann Savoy & Her Sleepless Knights
Friday, November 21, 7:30 p.m.
The Getty Center
Ann Savoy and a group of virtuoso musicians spice up southern ballads and jazz standards with Louisiana rhythms, swinging vocals, and some down-home guitar and fiddlin'. Free; reservations required. Reservations available beginning Tuesday, October 21, at 9:00 a.m.
Learn more, make reservations, and hear a music sample from the performers.
We're Moving to Saturdays!
Starting this spring, Friday Nights at the Getty moves to Saturdays. Join us in February as we kick off our new evening with a performance by the fabulous Martha Wainwright. Learn more.
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Keeping old jazz songs alive and fun, with a plenty of local color: Ann Savoy & Her Sleepless Knights
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L E C T U R E S & P A N E L S |
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Lectures and Conferences
Reservations and Information:
(310) 440-7300
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My Gold Mine: David Levine Speaks about Art, Caricature, and Subjects of Our Time
Sunday, November 2, 4:00 p.m.
The Getty Center
Master caricaturist David Levine, an unparalleled connoisseur of the human condition, unleashes his intellect on literature, politics, science, and painting—and any other subject you dare to bring up. Free; reservations required.
Learn more and make reservations.
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Caricature of the caricaturist: David Levine
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Climate Change and Preserving Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century
Saturday, November 8, 3:00 p.m.
The Getty Center
What does global warming portend for our built environment—our cities, buildings, and monuments? A panel of environmentalists and cultural heritage experts discusses the effects of climate change on our communities and the actions we can and must take now. Free; reservations required.
Learn more and make reservations.
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Global warming: how can we cope? Photo courtesy of the Natural Resources Defense Council
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The Limbourg Brothers and the Triumph of the Belles Heures
Thursday, November 20, 7:00 p.m.
The Getty Center
What is so special about the Belles Heures, a prayer book made for a powerful French duke 600 years ago? Curator Timothy Husband from The Metropolitan Museum of Art discusses the breathtaking paintings in the book in conjunction with the upcoming exhibition at the Getty Center presenting over 80 of its most spectacular pages. Free; reservations required.
Learn more and make reservations.
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The Heavenly Host (detail) in the Belles Heures of the Duke of Berry, Limbourg brothers, 1405–8/9. Image © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cloisters Collection
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F O R F A M I L I E S |
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Family Activities
Tips for Families
Family Room at the Getty Center
Family Forum at the Getty Villa
Information:
(310) 440-7300
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Family Storytelling
November 9 and 23, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m.
The Getty Center
Uncover the wild stories hiding in works of art with two master storytellers this month. On November 9, Victoria Burnett presents a rollicking tale about Rambunctious Rumpus the Ram inspired by Jack Zajac's sculpture Big Skull and Horn in Two Parts II. And on November 23, Lou Stratten parties 18th-century style with a musical tale inspired by Nicolas Lancret's painting Dance before a Fountain.
Learn more and see the full fall and winter storytelling schedule.
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What's that mysterious bronze skull on the Getty Center plaza? Victoria Burnett reveals all in storytelling sessions on November 9.
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G E T I N V O L V E D |
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Opportunities
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Volunteer at the Getty!
Join the Getty family as a volunteer! You'll greet visitors, answer questions, and assist with special events and projects. Weekend and weekday shifts are available at both the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. No experience is necessary, just a positive attitude and a love of art!
Learn more about volunteer and docent opportunities at the Getty.
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Help visitors make the most of their time at the Getty Center or the Getty Villa as a volunteer.
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Event Calendar
Reservations, Tickets, and Information:
(310) 440-7300
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www.getty.edu |
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CONTACT US
General inquiries: visitorservices@getty.edu
Press inquiries: communications@getty.edu or visit our Press Room
e-Getty feedback: egetty@getty.edu
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THE GETTY CENTER
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-7300
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
(310) 440-7300
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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