EXHIBITION
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Griffin (detail), from Book of Flowers, France and Belgium, 1460. Tempera colors on parchment. Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague, Ms. 72 A 23, fol. 46
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Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World
May 14–August 18 | The Getty Center
A vast array of animals tumble, soar, and race through the pages of the bestiary, a popular medieval book describing the beasts of the world. Abounding with vibrant and fascinating images, the bestiary brought creatures to life before readers' eyes. The beasts also often escaped from its pages to inhabit a glittering assortment of other objects. With more than 100 works on display, this major loan exhibition transports visitors into the world of the medieval bestiary.
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PERFORMANCES
Villa Theater Lab: Trojan War
Friday, May 17, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 18, 3:00 and 7:30 p.m.
| The Getty Villa
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Florence, 2016, Trina Merry
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Bodies of Evidence: Living Art at the Getty Villa
Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
| The Getty Villa
Leading body painter Trina Merry connects the ancient fascination with the human figure to the art of optical illusion as she uses the human body as a canvas for exploring the intriguing forms, textures, and patterns of the Getty Villa. In this daylong demonstration, observe live models being painted from head to toe, then discover interventions that transform the site as bodies morph into artworks, disappear into the architecture, and emerge from the Villa's gardens.
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Saturday, May 18 » Sunday, May 19 »
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Photo: Alice Baxley
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Off the 405: Sasami
Saturday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. | The Getty Center
Los Angeles-based Sasami Ashworth has made her name in recent years as the synth player in the indie garage rock trio Cherry Glazerr, and by contributing vocals and arrangements to albums by Vagabon, Wild Nothing, and Hand Habits. Her debut solo record,
SASAMI, is a union of synthesizer decay and guitar reverb that brings an emotional complexity to a set of irreverent, playful, and joyful songs.
Sasami will perform at the Getty Center as part of Off the 405, an annual outdoor concert series that brings some of today's most exciting bands to the stage for a memorable experience amid stunning architecture and breathtaking sunset views.
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Photo courtesy Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
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Ever Present: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
Saturday, May 25, 6:00 p.m. | The Getty Center
Join internationally acclaimed electronic composer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith in our lush Central Garden for a unique guided meditation experience set to the sounds of her album
Tides: Music for Meditation and Yoga. Raised on Orcas Island off the coast of Washington state, Smith's compositions are surreal yet rooted in nature. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat or blanket.
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FILM
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Theaster Gates. Photo courtesy of Sara Pooley
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Dance of Malaga
Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. | The Getty Center
As part of the Getty Scholar Year Symposium on the theme of monumentality, Theaster Gates—artist-in-residence at the Getty Research Institute—will screen his recent film,
Dance of Malaga (2019). The film is a monument to the people of Malaga Island, Maine, and a meditation on love and race in America. The screening will be followed by a conversation with the Research Institute's deputy director, Andrew Perchuk.
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TALKS
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Caricature of a Man with Bushy Hair (detail), about 1495, Leonardo da Vinci. Pen and brown ink. The J. Paul Getty Museum
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Leonardo at the Getty
Saturday, May 4, 3:00 p.m. | The Getty Center
The impact of Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci on art and research at the Getty extends well beyond the two sheets of drawings in the Museum's collection. This program, marking the 500th anniversary of Leonardo's death, offers insights into his work and influence. Davide Gasparotto, senior curator of paintings, gives an overview of Leonardo's career and his significance for the development of Italian Renaissance painting. Sue Ann Chui, associate conservator of paintings, and Julian Brooks, senior curator of drawings, discuss a painting and drawings by Leonardo.
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Paul Chan. Photo: Eric Boman for Vogue
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The Villa Council Presents:
Personal Data, Online Privacy, and Fake News—According to the Greeks
Sunday, May 5, 3:00 p.m.
| The Getty Villa
Can Classical philosophers like Epictetus and Aristotle shed light on some of the most pernicious elements of our online culture? Artist and writer Paul Chan leads us on an idiosyncratic tour of the Greek writers and thinkers who grappled with something similar to what we today call "our data."
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Ennis House, Los Angeles. Frank Lloyd Wright, architect, 1924. Julius Shulman, photographer, 1968. Julius Shulman Photography Archive. The Getty Research Institute, 2004.R.10
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Getty Scholar Year Symposium: Monumentality
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7 and 8, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | The Getty Center
Monuments and the monumental address fundamental questions of art and architectural history such as size, scale, and cultural memory. Contributors to this year's symposium consider the role of monumentality as a tool for nation building, the subversive potential of monument making, and the monumental in large-scale infrastructure, buildings, sculptures, installations, murals, film, and even small-scale objects.
Monumentality is this year's scholar theme at the Getty Research Institute.
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Whale, from a bestiary, about 1270, Thérouanne?, France (formerly Flanders). Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Ms. Ludwig XV 3, fol. 89v
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Medieval Bestiaries and Their Original Purpose
Sunday, May 19, 4:00 p.m. | The Getty Center
Bestiaries are medieval European encyclopedias of both real and fantastical animals, and are among the most enchanting and endearing of all illuminated manuscripts. Renowned manuscript expert Christopher de Hamel looks at what a bestiary comprises and where these manuscripts were made. He also asks bigger questions about their original purpose and how their owners used them. The answers take us into the medieval understanding of how the world was created.
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Finding of the Sybilline Books and the Tomb of Numa Pompilius (detail), about 1524–1525, workshop of Giulio Romano with Polidoro Caldara da Caravaggio, detached fresco. Bibliotheca Hertziana
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Antiquities in Motion: From Excavation Sites to Renaissance Collections
Monday, May 20, 7:30 p.m.
| The Getty Villa
How did ancient objects make their way from discovery to display in early modern Rome? Art historian Barbara Furlotti reconstructs the long and often complicated journey of artworks from excavation sites to elite Renaissance collections.
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COURSES
Drawing from the Masters: Getting Perspective
Sundays, May 5 and 19, 3:30–5:30 p.m. | The Getty Center
Enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art every first and third Sunday of the month at the Getty Center. This month join artist Marissa Magdalena to discover basic principles of linear perspective and to create drawings inspired by the Getty Center's collection and architecture.
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Sunday, May 5 »Sunday, May 19 »
Art Circles
Saturday, May 11, 6:00–8:00 p.m. | The 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 an educator. The chosen work of art changes every session, making each visit a new experience.
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Drawing from Antiquity: Flowering Plants
Saturday, May 25, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
| The Getty Villa
Take part in the centuries-old tradition of sketching from ancient works by drawing from the Museum's collection and sights at the Getty Villa with artist Elmira Adamian. The colors and smells of flowering plants provide beauty and inspiration, and ancient Romans surrounded themselves with lovely flowers just as we do today. Find your creativity in the gardens of the Getty Villa and draw a variety of blooms using watercolor pencils.
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COMING SOON
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Astronomical Table with Vovelle, late 14th century shortly after 1386, Unknown. Pen and black ink and tempera on parchment bound between pasteboard covered with black morocco. The J. Paul Getty Museum
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Drinking from the Past: Wine and Astrology from the Middle Ages to Today
Saturday, June 1, 6:00–9:00 p.m.; repeats Sunday, June 2, 6:00–9:00 p.m. | The Getty Center
Join curator Bryan C. Keene and sommelier Mark Mark Keene in savoring the relationship between the history of wine and astrology in a tasting program that pairs biodynamically produced wines with medieval horoscopes. After the talk, enjoy wine tasting on the outdoor terrace.
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Saturday, June 1 » Sunday, June 2 »
FAMILY
In Touch with Antiquity: Greek Vases
Saturdays and Sundays, May 4 and 5, 11 and 12, 18 and 19, 25 and 26, 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
| The Getty Villa
How were Greek vases made? Find out in this multisensory session exploring Greek black- and red-figure styles. Examine and touch ancient vase fragments to learn how archaeologists and art historians gain important information from even small pieces of a broken vessel. Handle tools and materials similar to those used by ancient potters and painters, and identify vase shapes and the different painting techniques employed by artists.
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Family Floralia Workshop
Saturday, May 25, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
| The Getty Villa
Discover the sights, textures, and fragrances of history during this all-ages Roman garden workshop. To celebrate the ancient season of Floralia—which honors the Roman goddess Flora—explore the Villa gardens with your family, discover beautiful flowers, then make seed balls to grow an ancient garden of your own.
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GETTY DOCENT PROGRAM
Become a Getty Docent!
If you've been thinking about donating your time to an arts institution, consider joining the Getty's Docent Program. We believe in welcoming visitors with open arms, embracing diversity, and creating magic in the galleries and gardens. You'll learn how to use enthusiasm, close-looking, and dialogue to bring greater meaning to the Museum's art. Come join our team!
Recruitment for new docents at the Getty Center and Getty Villa begins this month.
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COMMUNITY PARTNER
The Annenberg Space for Photography
April 26–28 and May 2–5
Photoville—the largest annual photographic event in New York City—is heading to Los Angeles for the first time!
Annenberg Space for Photography Presents Photoville LA will feature exhibitions in repurposed shipping containers, photo cubes, and lightboxes and create a festival atmosphere through multiple galleries for Angelenos to explore.
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