Art & Architecture

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“Unrolling” an 18th-Century Porcelain Vase

A tall decorative vase made of porcelain and mounted in gilt bronze.

Inside the photo shoot that turned a round object flat

The Little-Known History of a Lost Earthwork

A bird’s-eye view of the oculus window surrounded by concentric circles of travertine and sitting at the center of the Getty Research Institute building.

Andy Goldsworthy’s sculpture in the Getty Library was created to catch the light of the solstice—but then the unexpected struck

The Afterlives of Artworks

How a single ink spot—among other important clues—led to an international collaboration to identify a lost drawing hidden in Getty’s collections

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  1. Art Worth the Risk

    An open triptych depicting the Last Judgment. In the central panel, Jesus sits on a golden orb within a rainbow. Below him figures are judged, moving towards heaven or hell depicted on the side panels

    Hans Memling’s masterpiece has survived centuries of theft and war. Now, conservators are using cutting-edge science to keep it safe (and in one place) for centuries to come

    Jun 24, 2026

  2. Statement from Getty Regarding Return of Fragments to Türkiye

    Aerial view of the Getty Center against a blue sky and city of Los Angeles landscape

    Getty has initiated the return of 44 architectural terracotta fragments

    Jun 24, 2026

  3. 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 Theater productions

    Jun 24, 2026

  4. Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

    Purple flowers with bright green leaves and stems.

    For journalists, a frequently updated list with press contacts for current and upcoming exhibitions at the Getty Center and Getty Villa Museum

    Jun 23, 2026

  5. Getty Presents “Stendahl’s World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles”

    Sepia photo of a man with white hair behind a table filled with Mesoamerican statuettes

    Exhibition examines the commercial networks, celebrity culture and entrepreneurial strategies that shaped the market for pre-Hispanic art in 20th century Los Angeles

    Jun 23, 2026

  6. “Unrolling” an 18th-Century Porcelain Vase

    A tall decorative vase made of porcelain and mounted in gilt bronze.

    Inside the photo shoot that turned a round object flat

    Jun 17, 2026

  7. In LA, Eight Moments That Powered the Civil Rights Movement

    A book cover featuring Black protestors boycotting a store by marching and holding signs with book title “Marching West” in blue and yellow gradient letters.

    A new book looks at social justice through a westward lens

    Jun 16, 2026

  8. Getty Launches Meditation Podcast, “Our Museum Mindfulness Meditation”

    A smooth blend of bright colors and two opaque circles, one small and one large, with fading text reading “OMMM art + mindfulness”.

    New podcast will create mindful interactions with Getty’s art collection

    Jun 16, 2026

  9. The Little-Known History of a Lost Earthwork

    A bird’s-eye view of the oculus window surrounded by concentric circles of travertine and sitting at the center of the Getty Research Institute building.

    Andy Goldsworthy’s sculpture in the Getty Library was created to catch the light of the solstice—but then the unexpected struck

    Jun 15, 2026

  10. West Hollywood Gets Its Close-Up

    Framed photo of a large, blue building looming behind a small, white house.

    Can a neighborhood so vivid and on the move be captured in a series of moments? We gave it some convincing shots

    Jun 10, 2026