Claire Lyons

Bio

Claire is a curator of antiquities. Her research interests center on the art and archaeology of pre-Roman Italy, Sicily, and Greece.

Antiquities, J. Paul Getty Museum Curator

Stories

  1. Greek Mythology and Ancient Daily Life in Film and TV

    Article

    collage of TV and film posters including Orefu Negro, Gli Amori di Ercole, Clash of the Titans, O Brother, Where Art Thou, Star Trek, Troy: Fall of a City, and The Simpsons

    Getty Villa curators on how Hollywood tells ancient stories

    May 27, 2021

  2. A Rare Etruscan Brooch Rediscovered

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    A somewhat corroded brooch with circular and squiggly designs and long clasps

    A man’s gold and silver mantle clasp witnesses the art and technique of Etruscan jewelry

    Aug 16, 2017

  3. Getty Voices: Sicilian Journeys

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    Ancient marble statue of a young man with arms missing and flowing dress

    A charioteer? A dancer? The Mozia Youth, arguably one of the world’s most breathtaking ancient sculptures, is both mysterious and beautiful

    Jun 17, 2013

  4. Curating The Aztec Pantheon

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    Confronting culture and history in exhibition design

    Jun 14, 2010