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In the past few years there has been a great deal of discussion about antiquities and the desire of countries of origin—Italy and Greece chief among them—to reclaim certain works of art. The J. Paul Getty Museum adopted a new acquisitions policy to further our mutual goal of eliminating illicit trading in antiquities and protecting archaeological sites.
The Getty resolved claims for four objects by Greece, and reached an agreement on our outstanding issues with Italy.
We are committed to continuing our cooperative work with Greece and Italy in the areas of exhibitions, publications, conservation, and research projects, while adhering to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws.
Below is a collection of press releases and public statements the Getty has issued on this important matter.
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May 17, 2011: Remarks from David Bomford, Acting Director of the J. Paul Getty Museum, on the Occasion of the Opening of the Renovated Gallery at the Museo Archeologico in Aidone |
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March 28, 2011: Statement from Ron Hartwig, Vice President of Communications for the Getty, Regarding the Visit of the Governor of the Marche Region to Los Angeles |
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October 27, 2010: The Agrigento Youth, a Masterpiece from the Museo Archeologico Regionale di Agrigento, Goes On View at the Getty Villa |
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June 2, 2010: Getty Museum Puts Monumental Red-Figure Krater On View |
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April 21, 2010: Statement about the Decision in Pesaro on the Getty Bronze |
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February 17, 2010: J. Paul Getty Museum and Sicilian Ministry of Culture and Identity Announce Major Long-Term Cultural Collaboration |
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February 11, 2010: Statement about the Ruling in Pesaro on the Getty Bronze |
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May 6, 2009: Extraordinary Bronze Statue Excavated from Pompeii Goes On View at the Getty Villa |
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April 7, 2009: The J. Paul Getty Museum Will Return a 1st Century Roman Fresco to Italy in May 2009 |
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March 23, 2009: The J. Paul Getty Museum and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze Announce Long-Term Cultural Collaboration |
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September 3, 2008: Statement from Michael Brand Regarding Senator Rutelli Visit to the Getty Center |
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September 25, 2007: Italian Ministry of Culture and the J. Paul Getty Museum Sign Agreement in Rome |
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August 1, 2007: Italian Ministry of Culture and J. Paul Getty Trust Reach Agreement |
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May 10, 2007: International Experts Convene at the Getty Villa to Study Cult Statue of a Goddess |
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April 20, 2007: J. Paul Getty Museum Responds to the Imposition of a Cultural Embargo by Italy's Ministry of Culture |
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March 8, 2007: J. Paul Getty Museum Announces Scientific Workshop: International Experts Will Join Study of Cult Statue of a Goddess |
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March 2, 2007: Statement from the J. Paul Getty Museum Regarding the Riace Bronzes |
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January 31, 2007: "Object Lesson," Wall Street Journal Op-Ed By Michael Brand, director of the J. Paul Getty Museum |
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December 20, 2006: J. Paul Getty Trust's Statement in Response to Italy's Minister of Culture Franceso Rutelli, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 in Rome |
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November 28, 2006: "Italy and the Getty Must Find Common Ground," Los Angeles Times Op-Ed by Michael Brand, director of the J. Paul Getty Museum |
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November 23, 2006: J. Paul Getty Museum Issues Statement
Museum Director Reconfirms Decision to Return 26 Objects to Italy; Repeats Offer to Continue Discussions toward a Comprehensive Collaborative Agreement |
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November 21, 2006: J. Paul Getty Museum to Return 26 Objects to Italy |
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November 20, 2006: Response of the J. Paul Getty Trust to the Italian Government's Claim to the Statue of a Victorious Youth, 77.AB.30 |
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June 21, 2006: The J. Paul Getty Trust and the Italian Ministry of Culture Issue Joint Statement |
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January 31, 2006: J. Paul Getty Trust and Italian Ministry of Culture Issue Joint Statement |
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November 7, 2005: Statement Regarding Returned Objects Now Transferred from the Getty to Italian Government |
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October 3, 2005: Statement Regarding Returned Objects from the Getty |
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Other antiquities-related statements
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