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The latest news and stories about the work, programs, and collections of the Getty Villa

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  1. Antigone Finds New Fierceness in the Aztec Empire

    A theater production takes place on an open air stone courtyard stage at night, with a building with columns as a backdrop.

    In the Latino Theater Company’s adaptation of the Sophocles classic—set in vibrant pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, Mexico—the bold lead “has a lot more to say”

    Sep 14, 2026

  2. The Getty Villa’s New Cocktail Offers a Taste of Aztec History

    A bright yellow cocktail garnished with cucumber, mint, pineapple, and a tajin rim sits on a ledge overlooking a Roman-inspired colonnade.

    Its special ingredient has been enjoyed for thousands of years

    Sep 9, 2026

  3. La Villa Getty brinda un sorbo de la historia azteca con su nuevo cóctel

    A bright yellow cocktail garnished with cucumber, mint, pineapple, and a tajin rim sits on a ledge overlooking a Roman-inspired colonnade.

    Su ingrediente principal se ha degustado durante miles de años

    Sep 9, 2026

  4. Getty and Latino Theater Company Present “Antigone: In the Language of Kings”

    A black image of a mythical figure ablaze on the left, with the text "Antigone in the language of kings; Annual outdoor theater production at the Getty Villa; September 10–October 3" on the right.

    Performance marks the 20th anniversary of Getty “Outdoor Classical Theater” productions

    Jun 24, 2026

  5. Getty Announces 2026–2027 Scholars

    A cluster of white stone buildings surround a small pool of water with large rocks in the center.

    Getty welcomes a new cohort of Getty Scholars

    May 20, 2026

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

    A painting of a large group of people dancing in a park overlaid by the Getty logo.

    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

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

    A panoramic shot of the Getty Center buildings at the top of the hill of the campus, looking east with the skyscrapers of Downtown Los Angeles in the far background.

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

    Apr 9, 2026

  8. Rebuilding for Resilience

    A person wearing a cap and yellow safety vest smiles while observing purple flowers in a green landscape.

    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

  9. Getty's Egyptian Book of the Dead Lives Again

    Ancient Egyptian papyrus featuring columns of hieroglyphics surrounding a central image of a seated pharaoh and human-animal hybrids.

    The exhibition, previously shown in 2023, features Getty's Book of the Dead manuscripts

    Feb 23, 2026