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New Volume Advances Granite Conservation for Historic Structures Worldwide
Uniting research and fieldwork, Getty book provides practical tools for conserving granite in built heritage
An Enlightened Approach to Preserving the Past
See how the microfading tester helps conserve color in heritage objects
Dust to Dust
For artist Lita Albuquerque, preservation is more than the material—it’s about remembering who we are
Getty Welcomes 2025–2026 Conservation Guest Scholars
Scholars will pursue research on topics that bring new knowledge and fresh perspectives to the field of conservation
Getty Announces 2025/2026 Scholars
Getty welcomes this year’s scholars
This LA Map Has No Freeways
A 1927 map tells stories of Los Angeles before widespread automobile adoption, including historical injustices
Getty Completes Conservation of Rescued Artemisia Gentileschi Painting
Five years after surviving an explosion in Beirut, Hercules and Omphale goes on view in a display focused on the artist’s portrayal of strong women
Bilingual Volume Explores Major Themes in Earthen Architecture Conservation
Richly illustrated essays synthesize the proceedings of earthen architecture symposia
A Maze Where Every Path Is Correct
Kidspace’s Wired for Wonder fosters multisensory visitor experiences that provide open, curious—and sometimes smelly—connections to art and science
New Volume Examines Gunpowder and Other Exotic Materials in Art of Cai Guo-Qiang
This contemporary artist rose to prominence due to his use of unusual materials