Talks

Lectures, conferences, and symposia

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Sunday

DEC 10

2 pm

VIDIOTS, LOS ANGELES

Vidiots, Los Angeles
After a screening at Vidiots' historic Eagle Theatre, Egyptologist Stuart Tyson Smith discusses his experiences behind the scenes as The Mummy's consultant.  Details 

Tuesday

DEC 12

3 pm

GETTY CENTER

Getty Center and Online
Conceptual artist Gala Porras-Kim is the subject of the latest film in Getty’s Artist Dialogues series.  Details 

Sunday

JAN 14

2 pm

GETTY CENTER

Harold M. Williams Auditorium
Join Angeleno poets, musicians, and artists as they celebrate the connections between William Blake's poetry and the music of David Axelrod.  Details 

Saturday

JAN 27

5 pm - 7 pm

GETTY CENTER

Museum Lecture Hall
A live podcast recording on the lives of artists like Frida Kahlo and Marcel Duchamp, as told through their private letters.  Details 

Friday

FEB 2

9:45 am - 6 pm

GETTY CENTER

Museum Lecture Hall
Art history graduate students from across California present their research at this annual event  Details 

Saturday

FEB 10

2 pm - 4 pm

GETTY CENTER

Museum Lecture Hall
A feature-length documentary on the life and times of the artist behind the Getty Central Garden.  Details 

Saturday

MAY 11

4 pm - 5 pm

GETTY CENTER

Harold M. Williams Auditorium
The painter reflects on her work and creative relationships at the acclaimed Los Angeles artists' workshop.  Details