Talks

Lectures, conferences, and symposia

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Saturday

OCT 14

5:15 pm - 8:30 pm

GETTY VILLA

The Getty Villa
Inspired by emperor Marcus Aurelius, hear experts give insightful talks about Roman wine cultivation and drinking practices, then sip on a specially curated selection of wines.  Details 

Sunday

OCT 15

2 pm

GETTY VILLA

The Getty Villa and Online
Uncover this remarkable gold bust and the evolution of Aventicum from a 2nd-century BCE Celtic town to an elite Roman city.  Details 

Tuesday

OCT 17

12 pm - 1 pm

ONLINE ONLY

In partnership with Circa: Queer Histories Festival, this discussion of activism in an LA artist’s space features artist Antoinette LaFarge, curator Deborah Cullen-Morales, and Getty Research Institute curator Pietro Rigolo.  Details 

Friday

OCT 20

12 pm

ONLINE ONLY

Explore color, typography, and composition, as well as the many stylistic influences at play for 21st-century book cover designers versus their medieval artisan predecessors.  Details 

Saturday

OCT 21

1 pm - 4 pm

GETTY VILLA

Auditorium
Explore the history, art, and archaeology of the bond between humans and the valued companions who deeply influence our culture.  Details 

Thursday

OCT 26

10 am - 3:30 pm

ONLINE ONLY

Celebrating the launch of the Digital Florentine Codex and digital humanities projects on Indigenous languages of Mexico  Details 

Wednesday

NOV 1

7 pm

GETTY CENTER

The Getty Center and Online
Arthur Tress discusses “magic realism,” his bold approach to photography drawing inspiration from the inner worlds of fantasies, daydreams, and nightmares.  Details 

Saturday

NOV 4

2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

GETTY VILLA

Auditorium
In this afternoon of presentations, five experts explore the Egyptian Book of the Dead.  Details 

Sunday

NOV 12

2 pm

GETTY CENTER

Museum Lecture Hall
Indian art was an influence not only on Blake's idiosyncratic style and materials, but also on his understanding of himself as an artist working within a global sphere.  Details 

Saturday

DEC 2

4 pm - 5:30 pm

GETTY CENTER

Museum Lecture Hall
Stephanie Porras, professor of art history at Tulane University, delivers this year's annual Gaehtgens Lecture  Details 

Sunday

DEC 3

2 pm

GETTY CENTER

Museum Lecture Hall
An immersive journey into the life and unique vision of acclaimed photographer Arthur Tress.  Details 

Saturday

DEC 9

3 pm - 5 pm

GETTY CENTER

Museum Lecture Hall
Live jazz performance followed by a conversation on Venezuelan intellectual Alfredo Boulton’s use of mid-century decor.  Details