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  1. Galloping into Lunar New Year: Fascinating Horse Imagery in Medieval Manuscripts

    A detail of a horse drawn on manuscript in tempera colors and gold and silver paint.

    The horse is a potent symbol of vitality, strength, and transformation

    Feb 11, 2026

  2. 14 Movies to Stream about Art and Love

    A woman wearing a red dress and flower in her hair looks up into the eyes of a man leaning over for a kiss.

    Add these films to your Valentine’s Day watch list

    Feb 10, 2026

  3. Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

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    For journalists, a frequently updated list with press contacts for current and upcoming exhibitions at the Getty Center and Getty Villa Museum

    Feb 10, 2026

  4. Explore the Faces of Ancient Roman Egypt in Getty’s New Volume on Mummy Portraits

    Mummy Portraits of Roman Egypt, Volume 2: Emerging Research from the APPEAR Project book cover

    This open-access publication brings together global expertise and groundbreaking research to scholars and the public worldwide

    Feb 9, 2026

  5. Discover Eight Millennia of Nubian Art and Architecture

    Ancient Nubian Art: A History book cover

    Rita E. Freed’s new book redefines Nubia’s legacy—revealing its creative brilliance and cultural power beyond Egypt’s shadow

    Feb 9, 2026

  6. New Open-Access Book Reframes Emotion and Identity in African Masquerade

    African Masks and Emotions: In Theory and in Practice book cover

    In this groundbreaking book, Z. S. Strother disputes assumptions that masks universally hide, reveal, or transform

    Feb 9, 2026

  7. Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985

    Black-and-white image of a woman working in a factory surrounded by sewing implements. She smiles toward the camera with her arms stretched wide.

    New exhibition opens February 24–June 14, 2026

    Feb 9, 2026

  8. New Year Cats and Arty Affirmations

    Black and white photograph of two striped cats curled up together on a bench, with the words "A happy new year" written at the bottom

    See what got our Instagram followers talking last month

    Feb 4, 2026

  9. Getty Villa Stages Delphi, a New Musical Comedy of Love and Prophecy

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    The performances will take place February 13, 14, and 15

    Feb 3, 2026

  10. Getty Shows Some Love with Valentine’s Day Weekend Activities at Both Locations

    A white card with a big red heart reading "Guerrilla Girls + Flo Kennedy: Yes, I want to be on your poster!"

    Offerings include musical comedy at the Getty Villa and a Guerrilla Girls valentine workshop and themed food and drink menu at the Getty Center

    Feb 3, 2026