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February 12–April 20, 2008 at the Getty Center

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All events are free unless otherwise noted. For information and to sign up for courses, please call (310) 440-7300.


Panel Discussion

Building the Getty Collection: A Decade of Acquisitions
Lee Hendrix, senior curator, Department of Drawings; Thomas Kren, senior curator, Department of Manuscripts; and Weston Naef, senior curator, Department of Photographs, the J. Paul Getty Museum, each discuss a significant acquisition they have made for the Museum over the past decade. Their presentations will consider such challenges as locating important works, navigating the art market, and making the best decisions for the Museum collections. Getty Museum director Michael Brand moderates.

Free; reservations required. Call (310) 440-7300 or use the "Make Reservation" button below.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium

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Gallery Course

Experiencing the Getty Collection: Curator's Choice
A selection of recent acquisitions is presented by a Getty Museum curator in an illustrated lecture. A museum educator follows with a viewing and discussion of the selected masterpieces. Novice and seasoned museumgoers are invited to join in this unique experience of the Museum's collection.

Course fee $15 per session, or $40 for all 4 sessions. Open to 40 participants. Call (310) 440-7300 to sign up.

Manuscripts
Thomas Kren, senior curator, Department of Manuscripts
Saturday, March 15, 2008, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Museum Studios and galleries

Drawings
Julian Brooks, associate curator, Department of Drawings
Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Museum Studios and galleries

Photographs
Weston Naef, senior curator, Department of Photographs
Saturday, May 24, 2008, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Museum Studios and galleries

Paintings
Mary Morton, associate curator, Deparment of Paintings
Saturday, June 14, 2008, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Museum Studios and galleries


Christ Blessing / M Berlin Crucifixion or Circle
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Curator's Gallery Talks

Thomas Kren, senior curator, Department of Manuscripts, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads two gallery talks on the exhibition.

No sign-up needed; meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 1:30 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum galleries


GettyGuide™ Audio Player

Get to know the works of art collected in the last ten years. Pick up an audio player for $5 in the Museum Entrance Hall.


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