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The latest about Getty’s work, collections, and exhibitions

Art Is the Best Medicine

How art transforms the mind and body

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Irises in Bloom

Tracing Vincent van Gogh’s footsteps at the psychiatric clinic where he painted one of his most enduring works

Devi Ormond kneels on the ground to inspect plant material while Dr. Boulon watches; they are in a field surrounded by trees
Devi Ormond and Dr. Jean-Marc Boulon search the clinic’s grounds for plant material that matches what was found embedded in the paint of Irises.

Art & Architecture

All Art & Architecture Stories

  1. Mapping London's Cultural Heritage

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    A new digital database now provides users worldwide with access to detailed information on almost 90,000 historic buildings and sites in London

  2. Going for the Gold

    The main altar of a gilded church, flanked by four paintings.

    An eco-friendly solution shows promise for conserving gilded surfaces in churches across Brazil

  3. A Sonic Tour of the Most Musical Street in Los Angeles

    People ride a double-decker bus up a large street while wearing headphones and listening to an audio tour

    Listen to a special playlist and audio tour inspired by Ed Ruscha’s iconic photos of Sunset Boulevard

Ancient Life

All Ancient Life Stories

  1. See Persepolis as It Was 2500 Years Ago

    Computer rendering of a large stone entryway of an ancient building flanked by two larger-than-life bull statues.

    A new video recreates an ancient site

  2. So You Want to Be an Ancient Roman Soldier

    Copper alloy Roman legionary helmet

    For the unprivileged, serving in the ancient Roman army was a path to wealth building, social climbing, and citizenship

  3. Power in a Mummy Portrait

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    Look closely at this beautiful mummy portrait on display at the Getty Villa and you’ll find powerful signs of wealth, status, and beauty

Inside Getty

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  1. When Getty is “muy padre’’

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    Why would a teacher in Tijuana, Mexico, bring her ninth-grade students to the Getty Center every year, braving two 300-mile, 12-hour-round-trip bus rides with 90 14- and 15-year-olds?

  2. A Thousand Cuts

    A group of people look at sculptures behind glass displays in an art gallery with high walls and lots of natural light

    Members of an LA community group share the sculptures they created and issues they pondered after touring Camille Claudel

  3. Dear Future Self

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    Getty Marrow Emerging Professionals reflect on how the pilot program is shaping their passion for museums

Becoming Artsy

All Becoming Artsy Stories

  1. How to Make an Ancient Roman Toga

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    Becoming Artsy, Episode 308

  2. Why I Changed My Mind About Concrete

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    Becoming Artsy, Episode 307

  3. From Star Trek to Getty's Galleries

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    Kuttrolfen are everywhere

In the Headlines

  1. $500,000 Getty Prize grant goes to juvenile justice non-profit the Arts for Healing and Justice Network

    Artist Mark Bradford picked AHJN for the grant because of its work to "transform young people’s lives through the power of arts education”

  2. The Getty Gives $17 Million to Museums for Pacific Standard Time

    In 2024, institutions in Southern California will stage some 60 shows on art and science, from climate change to Indigenous futurism

News Resources

  1. For Journalists

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    Find press contacts, images, and information for the news media

  2. Getty Magazine

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    In-depth stories and personal perspectives

  3. All News

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    All press releases and stories about Getty’s projects, exhibitions, and collections