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Getty Completes Conservation of Rescued Artemisia Gentileschi Painting
Five years after surviving an explosion in Beirut, Hercules and Omphale goes on view in a display focused on the artist’s portrayal of strong women
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
For journalists, a frequently updated list with press contacts for current and upcoming exhibitions at the Getty Center and Getty Villa Museum
Recent Discoveries Bring the Ancient Mycenaean Civilization of Pylos to Life
Extraordinary archaeological finds provide a wealth of insight into this ancient Greek civilization
When Is Painting Men a Revolutionary Act?
We asked Paul Perrin of the Musée d’Orsay and art historian Jonathan Katz why this was a radical act in 19th-century France.
Getty Unveils Celebrated Collection of Ancient Glass
This globe- and time-spanning assemblage contains some of the rarest pieces in the world
Bilingual Volume Explores Major Themes in Earthen Architecture Conservation
Richly illustrated essays synthesize the proceedings of earthen architecture symposia
Photography Constructs and Subverts Concept of Queer Identity in New Volume
The authors explore the rich and multifaceted world of queer identity as built through photographs
Open-Access Getty Research Journal Presents 20th Issue
Peer-reviewed articles highlight perspectives on visual culture
A Maze Where Every Path Is Correct
Kidspace’s Wired for Wonder fosters multisensory visitor experiences that provide open, curious—and sometimes smelly—connections to art and science
The City, Through Her Eyes
From Buenos Aires to Dublin, explore the world’s cities through photobooks