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In last month's issue we asked for your stories about visiting the Getty Center—thanks to all who submitted! And now, the highlights...
My Getty story was on Mother's Day 2004. My sister and I decided to take my mother to the Getty Center as a special treat.
We also brought my husband and my four-month-old daughter, Isabella. We were worried because we thought it might be too much for Isabella to handle.
As we walked through the halls of the museum, Isabella was entranced by all the artwork and architecture...
Read the rest of this story, plus other visitors' stories.
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Everything's coming up toddlers in the Central Garden
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Current Exhibitions
Future Exhibitions
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Cop Killer, January 16, 1941, Weegee (Arthur Fellig)
© International Center of Photography
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Scene of the Crime: Photo by Weegee features the legendary photographer's shrewd shots of New York City by night. Murders, fires, and stolen kisses are caught in the stark light of his flashbulb.
The politics and personalities of the 20th century take center stage in the accompanying exhibition Pictures for the Press, featuring iconic media images from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Learn more about American Visions.
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 The Artist Turns to the Book (through Sept. 11)
Shrine and Shroud: Textiles in Illuminated Manuscripts (through Oct. 2)
The Making of Furniture (through Oct. 23)
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E V E N T H I G H L I G H T S |
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Reservations, Tickets, & Information:
(310) 440-7300
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In 1531, the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe is said to have miraculously appeared on Juan Diego's cloak. This relic is venerated to this day by thousands in the basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
Learn how this image has been used as evidence of the Virgin of Guadalupe's miraculous powers from Jeanette Favrot Peterson, associate professor of art history at UC Santa Barbara and an expert on Latin American art.
Free; reservations required.
Complements the exhibition Shrine and Shroud: Textiles in Illuminated Manuscripts.
Learn more and make reservations.
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Juan Diego and the miraculous image of the Virgin of Guadalupe
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Simon Shaheen and A.J. Racy
Photo: Barbara Racy
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Two masters of Arab music, Simon Shaheen and A.J. Racy, join forces for an evening of soaring improvisation on traditional Near Eastern instruments. Presented in conjunction with the 2005 World Festival of Sacred Music–Los Angeles.
Tickets $20; $15 students/seniors. Call (310) 440-7300 for tickets.
Learn more and hear a music sample from the performers.
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Immigration. Stereotypes. Identity. Mexican and U.S. artists take on border-crossing issues in Surveying the Border: Three Decades of Video Art about the United States and Mexico.
This cutting-edge video art is sometimes humorous, sometimes lyrical, sometimes political. A discussion follows.
Free; reservations required.
Learn more and make reservations.
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Still from Gringo-thon, Greg Berger, 2003
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F O R F A M I L I E S |
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More Family Activities:
For Families
Family Room
Programas para Familias
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See masterpieces and make your own at our Artful Weekends drop-in workshops
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Make the most of the final days of summer with our drop-in Artful Weekends workshops.
Team up with your kids on a fun gallery activity, then head for an outdoor workshop table to make a project inspired by the art you've just seen.
Offered in English and Spanish.
Free; no reservations necessary.
Learn more about this event.
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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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HOURS: Tues–Fri and Sun: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
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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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