Admission to the Getty Center is FREE. No tickets or reservations are required for general admission. For visitor information, see information on planning a visit or call (310) 440-7300. All events are free, unless otherwise noted. Reservations are required for performances, lectures, seminars, and courses.
The Glory of Angkor: Kingship and the Divine
Join Melody Rod-ari, assistant curator of South and Southeast Asian art, the Norton Simon Museum, for this two-part, two-museum course exploring the rich history of Cambodian art and architecture from the Angkor Period (about 802–1431). Examine Khmer Hindu and Buddhist sculpture (first session, Norton Simon), and the significance of Angkor Wat (second session, Getty Center). Course fee $35; $25 students and Norton Simon Museum members. Open to 25 participants.
Part 1: Saturday, July 23, 2011, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Norton Simon Museum, Asian Galleries
Part 2: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Getty Center, Research Institute Lecture Hall and Museum galleries
Dengue Fever
Dengue Fever, whose exotic blend includes Cambodian rock, Afro grooves, surf, and garage psych, returns to the Getty with songs from their newest release, Cannibal Courtship. Featuring songs sung in English and Khmer (Cambodian), the band's unique take on 60s Cambodian pop and American surf rock has garnered praise and attention from fans and critics alike. Also performing: DJ Mahssa. Free; no reservations required. Parking is free after 5:00 p.m.
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June 18, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum Courtyard
The National Museum of Cambodia: Preserving Cultural Heritage
Hab Touch, Director General, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts in Cambodia and the former director of the National Museum of Cambodia (NMC), and Paul Jett, head of the Department of Conservation and Scientific Research at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, speak about the conservation of bronzes from the collection of the NMC, followed by a conversation with Getty Conservation Institute's Sean Charette about Cambodia's cultural heritage and the role the NMC has played in its preservation.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium
Ancient Cambodian Bronzes: History, Ritual, and Relevance
Leading scholars of Cambodian art and culture present and discuss the historical, religious, and contemporary contexts of ancient Cambodian bronze sculpture. Co-organized by the University of California, Los Angeles's Center for Southeast Asian Studies and the J. Paul Getty Museum. Free; reservations required.
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Saturday, March 5, 2011, 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum Lecture Hall
Culinary Workshop: Taste of Cambodia
Explore the culinary and artistic traditions of Cambodia with chef Sophy Khut. Examine some of the finest works featured in the exhibition, prepare a meal based on traditional Khmer ingredients and recipes, and enjoy a class lunch together. Course fee $75. Open to 20 participants.
Course repeats:
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Private Dining Room
Friday, April 8, 2011, 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Private Dining Room
Bronze Casting Workshop
Learn the art of lost-wax casting in this three-session workshop with sculptor and foundry president Sandy Decker. Explore sculpting, mold making, casting, and finishing techniques to create a small relief medallion cast in bronze. Course fee $195 (includes materials, foundry tour, and bronze casting fees). Open to 25 participants.
Part 1: Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum Studios
Part 2: Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Decker Studios Fine Arts Foundry
Part 3: Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Decker Studios Fine Arts Foundry
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Curator's Gallery Talks
Jeffrey Weaver, associate curator of Sculpture and Decorative Arts, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition. Free; reservations not required. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 19, 2011, 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 28, 2011, 2:30 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum galleries
Experience the beauty and wonder of Cambodia in this daylong celebration complementing the exhibition. Featuring traditional music and dance performances, hands-on workshops and gallery activities. Free; reservations not required.
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Saturday, June 4, 2011, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Getty Center
Curator and Conservator Talk
Sean Charette of the Getty Conservation Institute leads a gallery talk on the exhibition. Free; no reservations required. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 2:30 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum galleries
From Heaven's Mirror: An Evening of Classical Cambodian Music and Dance featuring Ho Chan and Charya Cheam Burt
For more than a millennium, classical music and dance in Cambodia served as a bridge between the natural and the spiritual. In more recent times, they have become profound symbols of cultural resilience and renewal. To honor this enduring legacy, Durfee Foundation Master Musician Fellow Ho Chan has joined forces with acclaimed dancer Charya Cheam Burt to create a dynamic evening of work inspired by the exhibition. Tickets $15; $10 students/seniors.
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Saturday, March 12, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium
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