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  1. New Open-Access Book Explores Mid-20th-Century Experimental Scores

    The Scores Project book cover

    Featuring over 2,000 objects and expert commentary, The Scores Project provides a comprehensive view of a groundbreaking moment in art history

    May 1, 2025

  2. Getty Presents The Unraveling, a Workshop Production at the Getty Villa

    Up close picture of white threads on a loom overlaid with blue text reading "The Unraveling".

    The work-in-progress performances will take place on November 8, 9, and 10

    Oct 9, 2024

  3. A Warrior King Returns

    A person wearing an ancient warrior costume and holding a spear looks up above while standing in front of a scaffolding prop and dancer, all on a stone stage in front of a lit display of graphics

    Behind the scenes of Memnon at the Getty Villa

    Sep 12, 2024

  4. New Volume Tells the Story of How Art and Technology Merged in the 1960s

    Cover of book “Sensing the Future: Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.)” featuring a background that transitions from dark gray to light gray. The title is displayed in white letters.

    This book explores the creation of Experiments in Art and Technology and their groundbreaking projects

    Sep 12, 2024

  5. Getty and the Classical Theatre of Harlem Present Memnon

    A man's face is at the forefront, with spears indicating war behind him. There is bright orange text next to his face with the name of the play, Memnon.

    Tickets go on sale on July 1 for the Getty Villa Museum’s newest outdoor theater production

    Jun 27, 2024

  6. L.A. Students Create Original Performance Inspired by Getty Exhibition

    A group of young teenagers pose for a photo in front of a wall mural.

    Youth Theater Summer Intensive program culminates a five-week summer theater workshop at Plaza de la Raza and the Getty Villa

    Jun 18, 2024

  7. A Special Pride Video at the Getty Center

    A closeup of a man singing in front of the Getty museum

    Come celebrate Pride with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles and Garth Brooks

    Jun 6, 2024

  8. Getty Presents Aristotle/Alexander

    Colorful etching of two men in ancient Roman dress sitting across from one another in chairs, the image is overlaid with the title "Aristotle / Alexander".

    The work-in-progress performances will take place on April 5, 6, and 7

    Mar 13, 2024

  9. 50 Years of the Getty Villa Museum

    Vintage photo of the Getty Villa Museum building and pool, with people walking alongside the pool

    As it evolved from a private estate to a vibrant hub for antiquity, the Getty Villa Museum became a beloved Los Angeles institution

    Jan 30, 2024

  10. Step Back in Time for a Night of Love Songs with Classic Mythological Characters

    The head and shoulders of a woman with long blonde hair and a shocked expression is situated in the middle of a mosaic background.

    Co-produced by Troubadour Theater, Cupid’s Eros performances will take place on February 9, 10, and 11

    Jan 17, 2024