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  1. Getty Awards $1.8M to Increase Access to Black Visual Arts Archives

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    Critical support for eight new projects will activate essential documents of the history of Black art in the U.S.

    May 13, 2026

  2. Turning a Vision of Getty's Future into Reality

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    Executive vice president of Finance and Operations Pierre Ouillet shares a glimpse of his past as an aerospace engineer and a peek into the future of Getty

    Apr 30, 2026

  3. How the Getty Logo Started and Where It’s Going

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    As Getty’s new digital-friendly logo and first-ever tagline debut, we also look back to the 1980s, when typographer Larry Brady created Getty’s initial commissioned logo and typeface

    Apr 22, 2026

  4. Getty Announces Major Modernization Efforts to Enhance Visitor Experience, Accessibility, and Energy Resilience

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    Getty Center will temporarily close to the public from spring 2027–spring 2028; Getty Villa will remain open with additional offerings

    Apr 9, 2026

  5. Rebuilding for Resilience

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    Drawing on lessons from historic Mediterranean sites, staff are planning a Getty Villa landscape that honors Roman models while adapting to Southern California’s changing environment

    Apr 8, 2026

  6. Inspiration from the Cultural Frontlines

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    Getty Global Talks Presented with Christie’s brings together women leaders in arts and culture

    Mar 24, 2026

  7. Getty, LACMA, MOCA, Hammer Museum, and Hauser & Wirth Announce Collective Commitment to Climate Action

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    This marks the first time Los Angeles art institutions have jointly committed to such efforts

    Mar 9, 2026

  8. Getty Does It ‘All for Art’ and Reveals Refreshed Brand Identity

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    Evolution of Getty’s design and messaging captures its mission of advancing art’s meaning and impact

    Feb 17, 2026

  9. New Year Cats and Arty Affirmations

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    See what got our Instagram followers talking last month

    Feb 4, 2026

  10. Bryson Family Expands Endowment for Conservation Efforts

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    New Gift to the John E. and Louise Bryson Fund will support all aspects of the Getty Conservation Institute’s work

    Jan 20, 2026