Opening This Month
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Archangel Michael, Byzantine, from Constantinople, first half of the 14th century. Tempera on wood, gold leaf. Image courtesy of the Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens, gift of a Greek of Istanbul, 1958
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Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium from Greek Collections
April 9–August 25, 2014
| The Getty Villa
Marked by glittering mosaics, luminous icons, and opulent churches, the Byzantine empire (A.D. 330–1453) flourished for more than one thousand years. Over 170 national treasures from Greece illustrate the development of a mighty empire, from its pagan origins to a deeply spiritual Christian society. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with
Heaven and Earth: Byzantine Illumination at the Cultural Crossroads at the Getty Center.
The exhibition was organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, Athens, with the collaboration of the Benaki Museum, Athens, in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.
The U.S. tour was made possible by major funding from OPAP S.A. Financial support was also provided by the A. G. Leventis Foundation.
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Continuing This Month
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Mural (detail), 1943, Jackson Pollock. Oil and casein on canvas. University of Iowa Museum of Art, Gift of Peggy Guggenheim, 1959.6. Reproduced with permission from the University of Iowa.
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Jackson Pollock's Mural
Through June 1, 2014 | The Getty Center
Commissioned by art collector and dealer Peggy Guggenheim for the entry to her New York City apartment in 1943,
Mural by Jackson Pollock is considered one of the iconic paintings of the twentieth century. Following two years of conservation at the J. Paul Getty Museum and the Getty Conservation Institute, this exhibition presents the monumental work, standing 8 feet high and 20 feet wide, alongside findings from the Getty's research.
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Saint John in a Gospel book, Serres, 1418. Parchment. Image courtesy of the National Library of Greece, Athens
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Heaven and Earth: Byzantine Illumination at the Cultural Crossroads
Through June 22, 2014 | The Getty Center
The Byzantine empire is renowned for its striking manuscript tradition. The lavish use of gold and the expression of profound spirituality were among its widely celebrated aspects. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with
Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium from Greek Collections at the Getty Villa.
The exhibition was organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, Athens, with the collaboration of the Benaki Museum, Athens, in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.
The U.S. tour was made possible by major funding from OPAP S.A. Financial support was also provided by the A. G. Leventis Foundation.
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Family
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Cornelia Funke. © Dressler Verlag Hamburg
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Cornelia Funke Storytelling and Book Signing
Sunday, April 6, 2:00 p.m. | The Getty Center
Award-winning children's author Cornelia Funke reads from her newest story, a pirate's tale inspired by the GRI's
Connecting Seas exhibition. Recent works by Funke include the
Inkworld trilogy and
MirrorWorld novels, as well as a kids' guide to
Connecting Seas. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Families are invited to use the guide to view the exhibition following the event.
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Pacific Opera Project. Photo: Martha Benedict
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Family Festival
Saturday, April 12, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | The Getty Center
Young and old alike are invited to journey to Queen Victoria's 19th-century realm via the magical world of photography and the excitement of a family festival. Enjoy the majestic bagpipes of the Queen's beloved Scotland, sing along to boisterous English music hall tunes, make a royal crown or photo album of your visit at a hands-on workshop, and more.
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LECTURES & CONVERSATIONS
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Photo: wikiarquitectura
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Building Seagram
Tuesday, April 8, 7:00 p.m. | The Getty Center
Discover the Seagram Building, which played a substantial role in shaping landmark legislation and zoning laws in New York City, with project manager and author of
Building Seagram, Phyllis Lambert. She will share the extraordinary history of the project, a portrait of the working relationship between Mies van der Rohe and Phillip Johnson, and focus on the stewardship and conservation of the building.
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Mosaic Icon with the Virgin and Child (detail), probably made in Constantinople; from Trigleia, Bithynia, Asia Minor (present-day Turkey), late 13th century. Image courtesy of the Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens
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Tales of Byzantium from Greece
Wednesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.
| The Getty Villa
Get a closer look at the masterpieces on view in the exhibition
Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium from Greek Collections—including newly discovered objects from recent archaeological excavations in Greece with Maria
Andreadaki-Vlazaki of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports and Anastasia Drandaki of the Benaki Museum, Athens. Free; a ticket is required.
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Virtue, 2008, Ruth Weisberg. Oil and mixed media painting on canvas
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Artists and Faiths: A Panel Discussion
Tuesday, April 29, 7:00 p.m. | The Getty Center
Theater
Villa Theater Lab: Troubadour Theater Company presents ABBAMEMNON
Friday, April 18, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 19, 3:00 and 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 3:00 p.m.
| The Getty Villa
Featuring the music of the seminal Swedish band ABBA, this 90-minute romp by the Troubies brings the noise, the funk, and the dysfunctional-family vibe to life in this masterwork of the Greek canon. Appropriate for ages 13 and up due to adult content. Tickets $7.
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