Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia
February 22–August 14
The Getty Center
From the 800s to the 1400s, Cambodian sculptors took the art of bronze casting to new heights, creating profound images of Hindu and Buddhist divinities. This selection of important loans from the National Museum of Cambodia features some of the finest of these Angkor-period masterpieces and explores the international cooperative effort to conserve them.

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Support for Conservation
The Getty's connection to the National Museum of Cambodia goes back to an initial project to survey the museum's bronzes, which had suffered due to political turmoil and lack of resources. In 2005 the Getty Foundation awarded the Smithsonian Institution's Freer and Sackler Galleries a grant to enable staff to travel to Cambodia to survey the condition of the collection, to perform conservation treatment on the most at-risk objects, and to help the National Museum develop a long-term strategic plan for its bronze conservation program.

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Exhibition Catalogue
The accompanying catalogue highlights 36 spectacular objects from the National Museum of Cambodia and presents the origins, uses, and techniques of bronze casting, as well as the development of a distinctly Cambodian style.

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Stories to Watch: Narrative in Medieval Manuscripts
February 22–May 15
The Getty Center
The illuminators of medieval manuscripts devised creative, and often unexpected, ways to tell stories through pictures. Drawn from different periods and regions, these illuminations from the Getty Museum's collection present a fascinating variety of visual storytelling techniques, from scampering creatures in the margins to unusual frames and points of view.

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In Search of Biblical Lands: From Jerusalem to Jordan in Nineteenth-century Photography
March 2–September 12
The Getty Villa
In the 1800s, explorers, excavators, and entrepreneurs came to the Holy Land, creating the first photographic records of places that fused geography with history and belief. Drawing on the collections of the Getty Museum and the Getty Research Institute, this exhibition presents over 100 early photographs of Jerusalem, Jaffa, Bethlehem, Petra, and other key sites, ranging from landscapes and architectural sites to scenes of pastoral life. It also explores how beliefs and expectations colored what was—and was not—photographed.

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Apollo from Pompeii: Investigating an Ancient Bronze
March 2–September 12
The Getty Villa
This beautiful bronze sculpture of the god Apollo was buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and lay undiscovered until the 1800s. The result of 18 months of study and conservation work conducted in collaboration with the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, this exhibition tells the story of the statue's creation, discovery, and early restoration, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at its recent conservation at the Getty Villa.

Sounds of L.A.
Halau Keali'i O Nalani
Saturday March 5, 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 6, 3:30 p.m.
The Getty Center
Keali'i Ceballos and his halau (hula school) present a special program that explores the interconnectedness of music and dance and blends hula traditions ancient and modern. Free; reservations required. Reservations available beginning Thursday, February 24, at 9:00 a.m.

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Gordon Getty Concert
From Heaven's Mirror: An Evening of Classical Cambodian Music and Dance
Saturday, March 12, 7:00 p.m.
The Getty Center
Musician Ho Chan, master of traditional Cambodian pin peat wind and percussion instruments, joins forces with acclaimed dancer Charya Cheam Burt and their respective ensembles for a dynamic evening of sound, movement, and visual beauty inspired by the exhibition Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia. Tickets $15; students/seniors $10.

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Wu Man in Concert
Sunday, March 20, 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The Getty Center
Wu Man, the world's leading exponent of the pipa—a Chinese lute-like instrument—has specially designed this program to complement the exhibition Brush & Shutter: Early Photography in China. Presented in partnership with the Da Camera Society of Mount Saint Mary's College. Tickets $55.

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The Villa Council Presents
The Revolutionary Architecture of the North Baths at Morgantina, Sicily
Wednesday, March 2, 7:30 p.m.
The Getty Villa
Explore ancient Greek baths and bathing culture with classicist Malcolm Bell and archaeologist Sandra Lucore, who discuss their field research on the ancient city of Morgantina, its history, art and architecture, and the elaborate baths dating to the 200s B.C. Free; a ticket is required. Only a few tickets remain for this popular program.

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Traveling through Bible Lands: The Dream and the Reality
Saturday, March 26, 2:00 p.m.
The Getty Villa
What drew so many 19th-century travelers and pilgrims to the Holy Land? In conjunction with the exhibition In Search of Biblical Lands: From Jerusalem to Jordan in Nineteenth-century Photography, curator Kathleen Stewart Howe considers what people traveled to find, what they photographed and what they passed by, and how that constructed an enduring site of pious imagination. Free; a ticket is required.

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Between Theory and Practice: Rethinking Latin American Art in the 21st Century
Friday–Sunday, March 11–13, 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
The Getty Center and MOLAA
An international group of scholars, curators, museum directors, and artists discuss new approaches to the study and presentation of Latin American art in the 21st century. Geared to scholars but open to all. Free; a separate reservation is required for each day.

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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Mosaics
Saturdays & Sundays, March 5 & 6, 12 & 13, and 26 & 27; and Fridays, March 11 and 25
11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The Getty Villa
Ever wonder how mosaics are made—and how long it takes to create one? Artist Lillian Sizemore demonstrates ancient techniques and answers your questions in this hands-on, drop-in program. Free with your advance, timed ticket to the Getty Villa.

Lillian Sizemore also gives free Point of View talks in the galleries on Thursdays, March 24 and 31, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

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Turns of the Screw: Haunting Visions in the Arts
Saturday, March 12, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Getty Center
Immerse yourself in ghost stories, obsessions, and forbidden knowledge in a day of lectures, guided gallery discussions, and a voice and piano recital. James Conlon of LA Opera, along with Museum educators and guest scholars, explore Benjamin Britten's opera The Turn of the Screw in the context of Henry James's ghost story and objects from the Museum's collection. Course fee $80; $65 LA Opera members and students.

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Family Festival Celebrates Asia
Saturday, March 19, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Getty Center
Discover the richness and beauty of the arts and cultures of India, Japan, and China. Experience traditional Chinese opera, listen to Chinese folktales told by a master storyteller, and be dazzled by amazing Indian, Japanese, and Chinese music and dance. Perfect for all ages! Free; no reservations required.

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From the Garden to the Studio: An Eco-Friendly Paint Kit
These botanically crafted colors are made from fruits, vegetables, flowers, and spices with natural food-grade ingredients and organic extracts—completely non-toxic and biodegradable. The vibrant water-soluble pigments become paint just by adding water. This kit includes everything you need to get started on a variety of craft activities. $15.

Learn more about this paint kit in our online Museum Store.

O P E N I N G   T H I S   M O N T H
• Drawings from the Germanic World (Mar. 29)

C L O S I N G   T H I S   M O N T H
• Obsidian Mirror-Travels (Mar. 27)

H O T   T I C K E T S
• Sounds of L.A.: Halau Keali'i O Nalani (Mar. 5 & 6)
• Course: Turns of the Screw (Mar. 12)
• Gordon Getty Concert: Cambodian Music and Dance (Mar. 12)

M A R K   Y O U R   C A L E N D A R
Tickets are available starting Thursday, February 24 for
• Gordon Getty Concert: Metropolitan Opera Artists (Apr. 16)

O P E N I N G  T H I S  M O N T H
• In Search of Biblical Lands (Mar. 2)
• Apollo from Pompeii (Mar. 2)

H O T   T I C K E T S
• The Villa Council Presents (Mar. 2)
• Traveling through Bible Lands (Mar. 26)

M A R K   Y O U R   C A L E N D A R
Tickets are available starting Thursday, March 24 for
• Villa Theater Lab: The Madness of Hercules (May 20–22)

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