A Playlist to Inspire Creativity

Press play to encourage your inner artist

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Shweta Saraswat, 2017-18 Graduate Intern in the Interpretive Media Department of the Getty Museum

Photo: J. Paul Getty Trust

By Meg Butler

May 2, 2023

What songs inspire creativity?

It’s a big question, and one that we’re exploring all May as we celebrate creativity. So, to kick off the month, we’ve included a playlist of songs with just the right creativity-sparking tempo to keep our gears turning while we research, conserve, display, and share the work at Getty with you.

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