New Year Cats and Arty Affirmations
See what got our Instagram followers talking last month
A Happy New Year, 1865, Henry Pointer. Albumen silver print. Getty Museum
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The new year has begun, bringing refreshed goals, resolutions, and, for our Instagram followers, plenty of cuddly kitties, deep dives into Getty's work, and art-based memes that somehow describe exactly how you're heading into 2026.
Getty's Instagram is chock full of fun art bites, and January was especially filled with delightful (and educational!) posts. Read on to discover the top posts of the month—the memes, behind-the-scenes stories, and artwork that got our followers liking, commenting, and sharing.
Recreating a Bronze Age scent
What did the ancient Palace of Nestor smell like? Find out how perfumer Michael Nostrand and archaeologist Cynthia Shelmerdine created a historically accurate perfume.
Happy New Year, cats and kittens!
These cute kitties wish you a happy New Year.
Art mantras for the year ahead
Every year needs a mantra. Which of these art-inspired affirmations describe how you're approaching 2026?
Meet the Guerrilla Girls
Get a sneak peek into the Guerrilla Girls, a feminist art collective that exposes discrimination in arts and culture industries. Catch the exhibition How to Be a Guerrilla Girl at the Getty Center through April 12, 2026.
Aquarians, stand up!
It's Aquarius season! Find out what you should be doing to make the most of this time in the zodiac calendar.
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