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The Face on the Leaf

Accra Shepp reveals how he prints photographs on plant leaves, a unique process that he perfected

A portrait printed on a leaf in a booklet laid on a table.
Portrait on a leaf in Atlas by Accra Shepp

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  1. La Villa Getty brinda un sorbo de la historia azteca con su nuevo cóctel

    A bright yellow cocktail garnished with cucumber, mint, pineapple, and a tajin rim sits on a ledge overlooking a Roman-inspired colonnade.

    Su ingrediente principal se ha degustado durante miles de años

  2. Un nuevo libro bilingüe pone en primer plano un siglo de fotografía mexicana

    Cover of book “Instante/revelación” featuring an image that shows a black-and-white close-up of abstract, curved plant-like forms.

    Desde retratos icónicos hasta escenas de la vida cotidiana, cerca de 150 imágenes ofrecen un recorrido por la rica tradición fotográfica de México

  3. Photography / Fotografía: Los Ángeles y México en Getty

    A person in skeleton makeup and a dress carries gladiolas, posing against a draped background.

    Los fotógrafos reinterpretan Los Ángeles en Cada minuto es historia: cinco miradas sobre Los Ángeles

Art & Architecture

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  1. Banned, Burned, and Still Read

    Colorful books and magazines placed on a table with archival foam.

    From the Catholic Church’s list of banned books to underground Cold War magazines, Getty Research Institute collections trace six centuries of censorship and the creative ways readers, writers, and artists have shared forbidden ideas

  2. Making a Medieval Manuscript, from Raw Materials to Illuminated Masterpiece

    Manuscript illumination with red and blue paint and gold leaf embellishment depicting various figures inside a cathedral

    New Getty exhibition takes you behind the scenes of each stage of bookmaking

  3. The Colorful Story of Odilon Redon’s Drawing Papers

    People use a flashlight to look at details of a framed pastel drawing hung on the wall of a dimly lit gallery.

    Getty and LACMA conservators took a closer look at the artist’s paper supports—and how they’ve changed over time

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  1. Getty Announces Fall Events Featuring Performances, Food & Drinks and Family Fun

    A view of trees with vibrant orange, green, and red fall leaves, lined across the outdoor courtyard of The Getty Center.

    Museum programming includes a Family Festival, “Ever Present” performances, culinary experiences with “Tastemakers” and “Bacchus Uncorked” and more art-themed events

  2. Getty Acquires Rediscovered Diego Velázquez Painting

    Portrait of a man with mustache and beard wearing gold and black striped armor with a red sash.

    “Portrait of the Count-Duke of Olivares” strengthens Getty’s collection of 17th-century European paintings

  3. Getty Launches Second Season of Family Podcast “If Objects Could Talk”

    Cartoon illustration of an owl and teal cat peering through a doorway beside text reading "If Objects Could Talk".

    From a tiny flea to a giant bronze vase, new episodes bring to life objects from Getty’s sculpture and decorative arts collection

Becoming Artsy

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  1. Three Art-Inspired Summer Hair Looks, From an Oscar Winning Hairstylist

    A horizontal image of a woman in an art gallery with a curly updo hairstyle, wearing a gown, and staring at a painting of a woman who is wearing the same thing

    Becoming Artsy, Episode 505

  2. Is Drawing a Form of Self Care?

    A woman in a striped sweater and jeans draws a statue while standing in an art gallery.

    Becoming Artsy, Episode 504

  3. What Do Bird Feathers Have to Do with Art?

    A brunette woman holding a magnifying glass smiles at a watercolor painting of a colorful bird.

    Becoming Artsy, Episode 503

In the Headlines

  1. Getty Center in Los Angeles Is Closing for Year of Renovations

    The art museum will close to the public in March 2027 to replace its aging tram system and modernize some galleries.

  2. Getty’s Next PST ART to Focus on Exchange Between Los Angeles and Pacific Rim

    The fourth edition of the initiative is set to open at institutions across Southern California in September 2030.

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