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Current Exhibitions
Future Exhibitions
Museum Collection
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Brush and Shutter: Early Photography in China
February 8–May 1
The Getty Center
Explore how Chinese painters of the 1800s and early 1900s employed both the ink brush and the camera to adapt the medium of photography to Chinese artistic conventions.
Presenting rare photographs and prints from the special collections of the Getty Research Institute, as well as gouaches and oils on loan from the Kelton Foundation, Brush and Shutter explores how photography was both a witness to the dramatic cultural changes taking place in China and a catalyst to further modernization.
Learn more about this exhibition.
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Portrait of Li Hongzhang in Tianjin, Liang Shitai, 1878. Banner image: Collage of Many Photographs (detail), unknown photographer, late 1800s
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In Focus: The Tree
February 8–July 3
The Getty Center
Featuring over 40 photographs from the Getty Museum's collection, this latest installment in our In Focus series spans the history of photography to address the tree in its many connotations: as graphic form, icon of strength, and symbol of the beauty of nature.
The photographs range from a towering beech by Gustave Le Gray to a tinsel-clad '60s Christmas tree by Diane Arbus to conceptual contemporary views by Simryn Gill and Myoung Ho Lee.
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Tree #3, Myoung Ho Lee, negative 2006; print 2009. Purchased with funds provided by the Photographs Council of the J. Paul Getty Museum. © Myoung Ho Lee, Courtesy Yossi Milo Gallery, New York
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Also Opening in February 2011
Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia
February 22–August 14 | The Getty Center
A selection of spectacular bronze sculptures from the National Museum of Cambodia.
Stories to Watch: Narrative in Medieval Manuscripts
February 22–May 15 | The Getty Center
A look at creative visual storytelling techniques in illuminated books.
See all future exhibitions »
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C L O S I N G T H I S M O N T H |
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Current Exhibitions
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Imagining the Past in France, 1250–1500
Through February 6
The Getty Center
Don't miss the final days of this fascinating exhibition that celebrates the art of manuscript illumination and sheds light on how our view of history has changed over the centuries. Acclaimed by The Los Angeles Times as one of the ten best exhibitions of the year, Imagining the Past in France features treasures from libraries and museums across Europe and the United States, including several that have never before left France.
Learn more about this exhibition and watch a video introduction from curator Elizabeth Morrison.
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The Performance of a Crusade Play at King Charles V's Feast (detail), Master of the Coronation of Charles VI, Paris, about 1375–80. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris. Ms. fr. 2813, fol. 473v
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Also Closing in February 2011
Illuminated Manuscripts from Belgium and the Netherlands
Through February 6 | The Getty Center
Highlights from the Getty's collection of illuminated manuscripts made at and around the court of Burgundy, one of the great artistic centers of medieval Europe. Learn more »
The Secret Life of Drawings
Through February 13 | The Getty Center
A behind-the-scenes look at works on paper and their conservation. Learn more »
See all current exhibitions »
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Performances and Films
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Saturday Nights at the Getty: The Nels Cline Singers with Yuka C. Honda
Saturday February 5, 7:30 p.m.
The Getty Center
Versatile and original guitarist Nels Cline brings his latest trio, the Nels Cline Singers, to the Getty—along with multi-instrumentalist Yuka C. Honda of the pioneering Japanese expat duo Cibo Matto. Free; reservations required. Reservations available beginning Thursday, January 20, at 9:00 a.m.
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Nels Cline. Photo: Benjamin Lozovsky
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Sounds of L.A.: Sounds and Rhythms of Afghanistan
Saturday, February 12, 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, February 13, 3:30 p.m.
The Getty Center
Our world music series continues with master musicians Salar Nader, Homayoun Sakhi, Abbos Kosimov, and Humayun Khan, who weave diverse musical traditions from Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and North India on rubab, doyra, tabla, and vocals. Free; reservations required. Reservations available beginning Thursday, January 20, at 9:00 a.m.
Learn more, make reservations, and see what else is coming up in Sounds of L.A.
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Sounds and Rhythms of Afghanistan
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T H E A T E R A T T H E V I L L A |
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Performances and Films
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Villa Theater Lab
Poor Dog Group presents Satyr Atlas
Friday, February 4, 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, February 5, 3:00 and 8:00 p.m.
The Getty Villa
In their latest work-in-progress, Poor Dog Group immerse themselves in drama about satyrs—the badly behaved companions of Dionysus, ancient Greek god of wine and theater. Recommended for adult audiences: features nudity and lewd theatrics. Tickets $7.
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Poor Dog Group channels satyr naughtiness
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Lectures and Conferences
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Watching the Fighters: The Roman Fascination with Gladiators
Wednesday, February 2, 7:30 p.m.
The Getty Villa
Why did ancient Romans love to watch armed men fight? Classicist Garrett G. Fagan explores the characteristics of gladiatorial combat and investigates the psychological dynamics of violence as spectacle. Free; a ticket is required.
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Statuette of a Gladiator (detail), Roman, about A.D. 50
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Focusing on the New China
Thursday, February 10, 7:00 p.m.
The Getty Center
Architect Qingyun Ma joins critics and artists for a panel discussion on the forces at work in new Chinese art—including creativity, capitalism, and the conflict between past and present. Complements the exhibition Photography from the New China, on view through April 24. Free; reservations required.
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No. 1 (1), Beijing from the series Wedding Gown, Rong Rong, 2000. © Rong Rong
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Getty Perspectives
Andrei Codrescu: The Poetry Lesson
Wednesday, February 23, 7:00 p.m.
The Getty Center
Award-winning poet, essayist, and commentator Andrei Codrescu talks art and poetry on the occasion of his newly published book The Poetry Lesson, a journey into the mind of a beatnik English professor that's been hailed as "a comic masterpiece." Free; reservations required.
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Andrei Codrescu. Photo: Eduard Keller
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Sculpting Aphrodite: Praxiteles, Phryne, and the Knidia
Thursday, February 24, 7:30 p.m.
The Getty Villa
The most famous statue ever created of Aphrodite was carved in the 4th century B.C. by the Athenian sculptor Praxiteles. Classicist Andrew Stewart explores the diverse legends of this lost masterpiece and its long-lasting influence. Free; a ticket is required.
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Aphrodite (detail), unknown Roman sculptor after Praxiteles, A.D. 175–200
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Also in February 2011
Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia
Tuesday, February 22, 7:00 p.m. | The Getty Center
The art and science of conserving Cambodian bronzes.
Learn more »
See all upcoming lectures »
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Courses and Demonstrations
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Photography Workshop: Hand-Colored Photographs
Wednesday, February 9, 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Getty Center
Create hand-colored photographs based on 19th-century practice with the guidance of photographer Luther Gerlach. You'll learn about period cameras, negatives, and prints and produce a final print to take home. Course fee $135, includes materials and lunch. Open to 25 participants. Also offered on Wednesday, March 16.
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Photographer Luther Gerlach demonstrating 19th-century photographic equipment
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Resolution Revolution: Photography in China from Confucianism to Communism to Capitalism
Saturday, February 26, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Getty Center
Explore how Chinese artists are using photography as personal expression and social critique. Educator Jennifer S. Li leads stimulating discussion in the exhibitions Photography from the New China and Felice Beato: Photographer on the Eastern Road. Course fee $20. Open to 30 participants. Also offered on Saturday, March 5.
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East Village, Beijing No. 22 (Zhang Huan in 12 Square Meters) (detail), Rong Rong, 1994. Courtesy of AW Asia. © Rong Rong
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Family Programs
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Art Hour with Conservator Marie Svoboda
Thursday, February 10, 3:00 p.m.
Online at Whyville.net
Just for kids! Ever wonder how you keep a 2,000-year-old mummy from falling apart? Talk online with Getty conservator Marie Svoboda at an Art Hour on Whyville (www.whyville.net). Whyville is an educational world where kids can play games at a virtual Getty Museum—and lots more, for free!
Join Whyville to participate in the Art Hour!
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Kids can ask questions and learn about cool museum careers at Whyville's art hours, held in a virtual Greek theater.
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Phone Orders: (800) 223-3431
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Luxurious Cashmere Shawl
This limited-edition cashmere shawl is imprinted with a beautifully abstract branched tree. A most versatile accessory, this soft, light wrap can be used in the winter to keep warm or during the spring and summer on cool evenings. Made of 100% cashmere and knit with an almost sheer quality. $90.
Learn more about this item and browse more elegant gift ideas in the Museum Store.
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Cashmere shawl in soft grey
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