Come eye to eye with this monumental bronze statue of the legendary Tiberius. Through twists of fate and familial circumstance, he succeeded Augustus to become Rome's second emperor. This masterful sculpture was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ancient times and discovered at Herculaneum in 1741, and has been the subject of a yearlong conservation project at the Getty Villa while on loan from National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Also at the Getty Villa, don't miss the Cyrus Cylinder, on view through December 2 only. From October 12 through November 30, the Villa is open until 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

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Discover over 150 years of architectural photography through images of sacred and secular structures, picturesque environments, abstracted spaces, and conceptual forms. Drawn from the Getty Museum's collection, and including works by a wide range of artists including Eugéne Atget, Walker Evans, Bernd and Hilla Becher, and Ryuji Miyamoto, this exhibition reveals how the relationship between photography and architecture throughout history has shaped our understanding and perception of architecture.

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Stunning monumental stained glass windows of the 12th century, removed for the first time ever from England's legendary Canterbury Cathedral, are united with the St. Albans Psalter, a richly illuminated book of psalms—and one of the most famous English manuscripts of the 12th century. Witness these two exceptionally rare masterpieces of English medieval art on view now in this major exhibition.

Explore stories behind the exhibition with free curator talks this month—on the murder that shocked the Middle Ages and a rebellious nun and her great book.

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Encounter the classical gods and heroes of Greco-Roman mythology who have inspired generations of artists to depict their colorful and dramatic stories. Through a selection of nearly 40 drawings from the Getty Museum's collection dating from the Renaissance to the 19th century, this exhibition explores the pictorial representation of myths that have influenced the formation of Western culture.

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Hear the infamous tale of murder and martyrdom by Nobel laureate T.S. Eliot, based on the 1170 assassination of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, who defied King Henry II. Boston Court co-artistic director Jessica Kubzansky directs this staged reading of Murder in the Cathedral produced by The Theatre @ Boston Court.

Complements the exhibition Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from the Church and Cloister. Free; a ticket is required.

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See three iconic films by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. He began using windows to explore outside and inside as early as 1926 in The Lodger, culminating in his 1954 masterpiece Rear Window. The relationships between home and the outside world, self and "other," safety and peril—and voyeurism—are illuminated in these films. Complements the exhibition At the Window: The Photographer's View. Free; a ticket is required.

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Celebrate the majesty of 11th- and 12th- century music associated with Canterbury Cathedral and its most renowned archbishop, St. Thomas. The Los Angeles Master Chorale, led by music director Grant Gershon, performs inspirational music composed by Leonin, Pérotin, and Hildegard von Bingen. Gershon and the Very Reverend Dr. Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury, lead a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20; $15 students/seniors.

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Join extraordinary filmmaker and multimedia artist Agnès Varda, the grandmother of the French New Wave, in a conversation about her latest work expanding the documentary genre beyond the screen to the gallery and museum. The event features films and videos from throughout Varda's career, highlighting her explorations of subjectivity and storytelling, as well as her recent series of exhibitions. Free; reservations required.

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In 1941, Henri Matisse gave a remarkable interview that provided a vital assessment of his career—but he suppressed its publication. Art journalist Tyler Green of Modern Art Notes discusses the significance of the interview with art historian Serge Guilbaut, editor of the newly published Chatting with Henri Matisse. Free; reservations required.

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Calling all college students: Enjoy this exclusive evening of art, tours, music, food, and fun at the Getty Villa. Gaze at the over-life-size bronze emperor Tiberius and pay tribute to the Roman tradition by coming dressed in your own very best toga. Also see the Cyrus Cylinder, one of the most celebrated discoveries from the ancient world. The event is free; get a ticket to reserve your spot!

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N E W   E X H I B I T I O N
– In Focus: Architecture (Through Mar. 2)

O P E N I N G   T H I S   M O N T H
– Gods and Heroes (Nov. 19–Feb. 9)

C O N T I N U I N G   T H I S   M O N T H
– Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door (Through Jan. 5)
– At the Window: The Photographer's View (Through Jan. 5)
– Werner Herzog: Hearsay of the Soul (Through Jan. 19)
– Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from Church and Cloister (Through Feb. 2)
– Miracles and Martyrs: Saints in the Middle Ages (Through Mar. 2)

H O T   T I C K E T S
– Theater: T.S. Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral (Nov. 2)
– Conversation: Agnès Varda (Nov. 3)
– Talk: Canterbury (Nov. 5)
– Talk: The Florentine Codex (Nov. 7)
– Film Series: Hitchcock (Nov. 9 & 10)
– Talk: A Nun on the Run (Nov. 13)
– Concert: Los Angeles Master Chorale (Nov. 16)
– Talk: Chatting with Henri Matisse (Nov. 17)
– Talk: Why Do We Need Glamour? (Nov. 20)

N E W   E X H I B I T I O N
– Tiberius: Portrait of an Emperor (Through Mar. 3)

C O N T I N U I N G   T H I S   M O N T H
– The Cyrus Cylinder and Ancient Persia: A New Beginning (Through Dec. 2)

H O T   T I C K E T S
– Talk: The Achaemenid Persian Empire (Nov. 2)
– College Night at the Getty Villa (Nov. 12)
– Handling Sessions: Ancient Frescoes (Thurs. and Sun.)

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