Los Angeles
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Recording in Progress
Historian and archivist Keith Rice preserves Los Angeles history through the stories of its minority communities
Through the Camera’s Lens, Uncover LA’s Vital Role in the Civil Rights Movement
With rarely seen photos, this book highlights the importance of photography in Los Angeles’s fight for equality
Ray Kappe’s Monumental Fireplace, from House Feature to Historic Artwork
Artist Evan Curtis Charles Hall tells the story of the now-lost Erdley House and its innovative, midcentury fireplace and chimney—which survived the Palisades Fire
Rebuilding for Resilience
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
The Body on the Page
For iconic movement artist Simone Forti, the notebook was a private stage for a radical exploration of self that fueled a creative breakthrough
Inspiration from the Cultural Frontlines
Getty Global Talks Presented with Christie’s brings together women leaders in arts and culture
Take a Walking Tour of Downtown Los Angeles’s Iconic Architecture
How many of these landmarks have you seen?
Getty, LACMA, MOCA, Hammer Museum, and Hauser & Wirth Announce Collective Commitment to Climate Action
This marks the first time Los Angeles art institutions have jointly committed to such efforts
New PST ART Theme Explores Exchange Between Los Angeles and the Pacific Rim
Announcement sets the stage for Southern California’s landmark arts collaboration to return in 2030
Born Again
All kinds of creative people—including mixed-media artist Susan Hannon—call LA home, and many make regular visits to the Getty Center or Getty Villa for inspiration