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Forever Fashion
Getty conservators and scientists work to preserve plastic fashions from the 20th century to today
When an Artist Becomes a Scientist
At school, Tom Learner had to choose between art and science; now, as head of science at the Getty Conservation Institute, there’s no need
How to Preserve Gunpowder
Inside the decade-long study of Cai Guo-Qiang’s explosive artworks
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