|
|
 |
 |
|
|
March 31, 2012 |
|
|
|
Performances and Films |
|
|
Saturday Nights at the Getty: Abigail Washburn
Saturday March 31, 2012
7:30 pm
Harold M. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center
Singer-songwriter Abigail Washburn performs in the tradition of American old-time music. The Nashville-based clawhammer-banjo player pairs venerable folk elements with far-flung sounds, and the results feel both strangely familiar and unlike anything anybody's ever heard before.
 Learn more about Saturday Nights at the Getty
|
|
|
|
Courses and Demonstrations |
|
|
Art Circles
Saturday March 31, 2012
6 pm - 8 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Enrich your Saturday nights. Join an open-ended discussion in the galleries to heighten your appreciation and understanding of the visual arts by exploring one masterpiece with a Museum educator. The chosen work of art changes every session, making each visit a new experience. Course fee $20 (includes a sandwich voucher). Open to 50 participants. Meet at the Museum Information Desk for course introduction.
|
|
|
|
Family Activities |
|
|
Family Art Stops
Weekends through June 17, 2012
2 pm, 2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Get up close and personal with a single work of art at this half-hour, hands-on gallery experience geared for families with children ages 5 and up. Sign-up begins 30 minutes before the program at the Museum Information Desk.
Learn more about Family Art Stops
|
|
|
|
Tours and Gallery Talks |
|
|
Garden Tour
Daily
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Getty Center
The gardens of the Getty are the focus of this 45-minute tour. Meet the docent outside
at the bench under the sycamore trees near the front entrance to the Museum.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
¡Bienvenidos al Getty!
Weekends
11 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Disfruten de una breve y divertida introducción al Museo y sus colecciones. Las familias son bienvenidas. Los esperamos en la sala de entrada del Museo bajo la escalera.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Focus Tour: Modern and Contemporary Art
Saturdays
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Enjoy a one-hour tour focusing on modern and contemporary works at the Museum by exploring the art and culture of the late 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The tour may include the current photography exhibitions. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Architecture Tour
Daily
10:15 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
Museum Entrance Hall, Getty Center
Discover more about Richard Meier's architecture and the design of the Getty Center site in this 45-minute tour. Meet the docent outside at the bench under the sycamore trees near the front entrance to the Museum.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Collection Highlights Tour
Daily
11 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
This one-hour tour provides an overview of major works from the Museum's collection. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Famous Faces: Celebrity Portraits
Weekends through April 8, 2012
1 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Examine the portrayal of identity, lifestyles, and celebrity culture in paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exhibition Tour: In Focus: Los Angeles, 1945–1980
Saturday March 31, 2012
1 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
In Focus: Los Angeles is the last in the suite of Pacific Standard Time-related exhibitions at the Getty Center. Join educator Audrey Chan in guided viewing and discussion of photographs—made between 1945 and 1980—that represent diverse responses to Los Angeles as a subject and to photography as a medium for documentary and creative expression. Meet the educator at the Information Desk.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exhibition Tour: In Focus: Los Angeles, 1945–1980
Saturday March 31, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
In Focus: Los Angeles is the last in the suite of Pacific Standard Time-related exhibitions at the Getty Center. Join educator Audrey Chan in guided viewing and discussion of photographs—made between 1945 and 1980—that represent diverse responses to Los Angeles as a subject and to photography as a medium for documentary and creative expression. Meet the educator at the Information Desk.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Masterpiece of the Week Talk
Daily through April 1, 2012
4 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
What does a painting reveal? What does a mask conceal? Go behind the scenes in this 15-minute talk to view Pietro Longhi's The Painter in His Studio. Meet the educator at the Information Desk.
|
|
|
|
Exhibitions |
|
|
In Focus: Los Angeles, 1945–1980
Daily through May 6, 2012
West Pavilion, Terrace Level, Getty Center
This exhibition presents approximately twenty-five photographs from the Museum's permanent collection made in Los Angeles between 1945 and 1980. Both iconic and relatively unknown works are featured by artists whose careers are defined by their association with the city, who may have lived in Los Angeles for a few brief but influential years, or whose visit inspired them to create memorable images. Works by Robert Cumming, Joe Deal, Judy Fiskin, Anthony Friedkin, Robert Heinecken, Anthony Hernandez, Man Ray, Edmund Teske, William Wegman, Garry Winogrand, Max Yavno and others are loosely grouped around the themes of experimentation, street photography, architectural depictions, and the film and entertainment industries. <br><br> This Getty Center exhibition is part of the region-wide Pacific Standard Time initiative.
 Learn more about this exhibition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Life of Art: Context, Collecting, and Display
Daily
South Pavilion, Plaza Level, Getty Center
From the time an object is made until the day it enters a museum's collection, it may be displayed, used, and perceived in different ways. The Life of Art takes selected objects from the Getty Museum's galleries and encourages visitors to sit down and spend time with them, offering the opportunity to examine them closely to understand how they were made and functioned, why they were collected, and how they have been displayed. Through careful looking, what may be learned about the maker and previous owners of a French gilt-bronze wall light, for example, or the transformation in England of a Chinese porcelain bowl? Close engagement reveals the full lives of these works and why they continue to be collected and cherished today.
Learn more about this exhibition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Renaissance Drawings from Germany and Switzerland, 1470–1600
Daily through June 17, 2012
West Pavilion, Plaza Level, Getty Center
The period of 1470–1600 represents one of the high points in German art, spanning the careers of artists such as Martin Schongauer, Albrecht Dürer, Lucas Cranach the Elder, and Hans Holbein the Younger. Because different styles of drawing developed in the various regions of present-day Germany and Switzerland, this exhibition of works from the Getty Museum's permanent collection is organized by region—the Middle and Upper Rhine, Switzerland, Nuremberg, and Saxony. The exhibition explores the drawings' wide range of functions and captivating subject matter, including mercenary soldiers and scenes of courtly love. It also presents important new scholarship in the field that has been accomplished during the past decades.
Learn more about this exhibition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350
Daily through May 13, 2012
North Pavilion, Plaza Level, Getty Center
The word "Gothic" evokes visions of soaring spires, graceful flying buttresses, and sparkling stained glass. The term is also applied to the style of manuscript illumination that reigned in Europe from around 1200 to 1350. The Gothic illuminated manuscripts in this exhibition, drawn from the Getty Museum's collections, are characterized by whimsical marginal decorations, vivid narratives, and a naturalistic style of painting. The period also saw an explosion in the variety of illustrated books being produced, ranging from scholastic university treatises to entertaining romances. On February 27, the pages of the manuscripts will be turned to allow visitors to see additional treasures.
Learn more about this exhibition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
March 31, 2012 |
|
|
|
Courses and Demonstrations |
|
|
Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Ancient Music
Weekends through April 1, 2012
11 am - 12 pm
Education Court, Getty Villa
Musicians and instruments were popular subjects for ancient Greek painters. Were their depictions drawn from an artist's imagination, or were they the result of real-life interaction with music? Find out by joining Musicántica in this live demonstration of musical instruments depicted in works of art in the Museum's collection.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Handling Session: Gem-Carving Techniques
Weekends through August 26, 2012
11 am - 1 pm
Reading Room, Getty Villa
Explore the ancient art of gem engraving in this drop-in handling session. Touch and look closely at replicas of gems on display in the Museum's collection as well as the range of materials and tools in an ancient engraver's tool kit. These include drill bits with tips the size of a grain of sand and carving materials like diamond dust and olive oil.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Magic in Greece and Rome: Potions, Powders, and Poison
Saturday March 31, 2012
1 pm - 4 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
Explore the power of magic in antiquity, from raising the dead to making people fall in love. Join educator Kristen Kido in a journey across Greece and Rome to discover the mysteries of the ancient magical arts. Course fee $35; $28 students (includes refreshments). Open to 30 participants.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Ancient Music
Weekends through April 1, 2012
3 pm - 4 pm
Education Court, Getty Villa
Musicians and instruments were popular subjects for ancient Greek painters. Were their depictions drawn from an artist's imagination, or were they the result of real-life interaction with music? Find out by joining Musicántica in this live demonstration of musical instruments depicted in works of art in the Museum's collection.
|
|
|
|
Family Activities |
|
|
Art Odyssey for Families
Weekends
2 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Enjoy a fun, activity-filled visit for children (ages 5 and up) and adults in this 30-minute journey through the galleries. Space is limited. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the program at the Tour Meeting Place.
Learn more about Art Odyssey
|
|
|
|
Tours and Gallery Talks |
|
|
Garden Tour
Daily
10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Getty Villa
Discover the rich mythological and cultural connections of ancient gardens in this 40-minute tour of the Getty Villa's four Roman gardens. Meet at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Architecture Tour
Daily
10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Museum, Getty Villa
Explore the architecture of the Getty Villa and learn more about daily life in the ancient world in this 40-minute tour. Meet at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Villa Teen Apprentice Focus Tours: Love, Sex, and Desire
Weekends through April 22, 2012
12 pm, 2 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Explore a different perspective on the Museum's collection with our Teen Apprentices in this 45-minute tour. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the program at the Tour Meeting Place.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spotlight Talk: Collection Highlight
Weekends through June 30, 2012
11 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Discover the richness of ancient art in this 30-minute gallery talk that looks in-depth at a major work in the Museum's collection. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the talk at the Tour Meeting Place.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tea by the Sea
Saturdays through December 26, 2015
1 pm - 3 pm
Getty Villa
Enjoy Tea by the Sea, a special dining experience inspired by the Mediterranean herbs, vegetables, and fruits that grow at the Villa. Feast on a Mediterranean-inspired menu of sweet and savory sandwiches and pastries, along with fruits, cheeses, and a varied selection of teas. After tea, you can tour the Villa's authentically re-created first-century Roman gardens with knowledgeable docents, then spend the rest of the afternoon savoring the Villa's exhibitions and permanent collection. $36 per person.
Please reserve in advance. Call (800)369-3059 or email us at BonAppetitReservations@getty.edu.
Learn more about this event
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exhibition Tour: Aphrodite and the Gods of Love
Weekends through July 8, 2012
1 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
A special one-hour tour of the exhibition Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Collection Highlights Tour
Weekends through March 31, 2012
1 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
This one-hour tour provides an overview of major works from the Museum's collection. Ofrecida en español. Space is limited. Sign up at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance 15 minutes before the tour.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Culinary Garden Tour
Saturdays through June 30, 2012
2:30 pm
Getty Villa
Enjoy a 30-minute food-themed tour of the Getty Villa's gardens as you explore the plants, herbs, and fruits used for cooking in antiquity. Meet at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spotlight Talk: Daily Life in the Ancient World
Weekends through March 31, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Learn more about life in antiquity in this 30-minute gallery talk that focuses on artifacts of daily life in the Museum's collection. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the talk at the Tour Meeting Place.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exhibition Spotlight Talk: Aphrodite and the Gods of Love
Weekends through June 30, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Join an educator for a 30 minute in-depth discussion featuring a single object or theme from the exhibition Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
|
|
|
|
Restaurant Events |
|
|
Tea by the Sea
Saturdays through December 26, 2015
1 pm - 3 pm
Getty Villa
Enjoy Tea by the Sea, a special dining experience inspired by the Mediterranean herbs, vegetables, and fruits that grow at the Villa. Feast on a Mediterranean-inspired menu of sweet and savory sandwiches and pastries, along with fruits, cheeses, and a varied selection of teas. After tea, you can tour the Villa's authentically re-created first-century Roman gardens with knowledgeable docents, then spend the rest of the afternoon savoring the Villa's exhibitions and permanent collection. $36 per person.
Please reserve in advance. Call (800)369-3059 or email us at BonAppetitReservations@getty.edu.
Learn more about this event
|
|
|
|
Exhibitions |
|
|
Molten Color: Glassmaking in Antiquity
Daily
Museum, Floor 2, Getty Villa
In 2003, the J. Paul Getty Museum acquired a collection of over 350 pieces of ancient glass, formerly owned by Erwin Oppenländer. The works on view in Molten Color are remarkable for their high quality, their chronological breadth, and the glassmaking techniques illustrated by their manufacture. The vessels are accompanied by text and videos illustrating ancient glassmaking techniques.
Learn more about this exhibition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Roman Ephebe from Naples
Daily
Getty Villa
Youth as a Lamp Bearer, a long-term loan from the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples, is on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa.
Learn more about this exhibition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aphrodite and the Gods of Love
Daily through July 9, 2012
Museum, Floor 2, Getty Villa
From her genesis among earlier deities in the ancient Near East to her adoption in Roman culture as Venus, this exhibition explores the realms of Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love. It moves beyond the familiar aspects of desire, seduction, feminine beauty, and sexuality to demonstrate the various facets of this complex divinity: civic protectress, helper to sailors, and manipulator of mortals. Organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum, the exhibition includes objects ranging from large-scale sculpture to delicate jewelry drawn from both museums' collections as well as major loans from Italian institutions.
Learn more about this exhibition
|
|
|
|
|
|
