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October 2013
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Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from Church and Cloister
Through February 2, 2014 | The Getty Center

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Experience two exceptionally rare masterpieces of English medieval art in this major new exhibition. Luminous monumental stained glass of the 12th century, removed for the first time ever from England's celebrated Canterbury Cathedral, is united with the St. Albans Psalter, an exquisitely illuminated book of psalms—and one of the most famous English manuscripts of the early Middle Ages.

Gain insight into how texts, prayers, and environments shaped the medieval viewer's understanding of these images during the 1100s, an era of artistic innovation and renewal.

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Canterbury and St. Albans - through February 2, 2014
Noah (detail) from the Ancestors of Christ Windows, Canterbury Cathedral; 1178–1180; design attributed to the Methuselah Master. Photo: © Robert Greshoff Photography, courtesy Dean and Chapter of Canterbury. Banner image: The Journey of the Magi (detail) in the St. Albans Psalter, about 1130, Alexis Master. Dombibliothek Hildesheim
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The Cyrus Cylinder and Ancient Persia: A New Beginning
October 2–December 2 | The Getty Villa

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View one of the most iconic documents of the ancient world, the Cyrus Cylinder, as it concludes its U.S. tour at the Getty Villa. This clay cylinder, inscribed with cuneiform script, records the conquest of Babylon in 539 B.C. by the Persian king Cyrus the Great, and bears witness to the multiethnic nature of the Achaemenid Empire, which introduced innovative forms of writing, religion, and luxury goods to the Near East.

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The iconic Cyrus Cylinder at the Villa - through December 2
The Cyrus Cylinder, after 539 B.C., Achaemenid (Persian). Image courtesy of and © the Trustees of the British Museum (2013). All rights reserved
Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door
October 1, 2013–January 5, 2014 | The Getty Center

Discover the creativity and wit of Abelardo Morell, the renowned Cuban-born American photographer whose images push the boundaries of the medium while exploring visual surprise and wonder. Presenting a range of individual works and series—many never displayed before—this exhibition shows how Morell has mined photographic history for inspiration. The exhibition was organized by the Art Institute of Chicago in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum and High Museum of Art in Atlanta.

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Photographs of Abelardo Morell - through January 5, 2014
Camera Obscura: View of the Brooklyn Bridge in Bedroom, 2009, Abelardo Morell. Purchased with funds provided by Richard and Alison Crowell, Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, and anonymous donors in honor of James N. Wood. © Abelardo Morell, courtesy of Edwynn Houk Gallery, New York
At the Window: The Photographer's View
October 1, 2013–January 5, 2014 | The Getty Center

Photographers have focused on the window as a framing device and conceptual tool throughout the history of photography. Discover some of the earliest images that reveal the window as a camera subject, through works by William Henry Fox Talbot, Julia Margaret Cameron, and Eugène Atget, as well as contemporary images by artists such as Robert Adams, Uta Barth, Gregory Crewdson, Sabine Hornig, and Yuki Onodera.

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A survey of windows in photography - through January 5, 2014
Untitled (...and of time. # 4) (detail), 2000, Uta Barth. © 2000 Uta Barth
Also Opening in October

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In Focus: Architecture
October 15, 2013–March 2, 2014 | The Getty Center
Discover the history of architectural photography through images of sacred and secular structures, picturesque environments, abstracted spaces, and conceptual forms.

Tiberius: Portrait of an Emperor
October 16, 2013–March 3, 2014 | The Getty Villa
Meet the newly conserved bronze statue of Roman emperor Tiberius, discovered in 1741 at Herculaneum and on loan from the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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The Poetry of Paper
Through October 20 | The Getty Center
Explore the fascinating world of negative space in this exhibition of masterful drawings paired with original haiku. Learn more »

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Twinklings of Hope: Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat in Concert
Saturday, October 19, 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 20, 3:00 p.m. | The Getty Villa

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Hear lush songs of love and loss performed by sisters Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat. Internationally renowned in the world of classical and contemporary Persian music, they are part of a new generation of musicians devoted to upholding a waning tradition in today's Iran. To celebrate the iconic Cyrus Cylinder, the duo has created a special evening of music featuring dynamic Tehran-based instrumentalists. Tickets $25.

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Hear new and ancient songs of Persia - October 19
Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat perform songs of Persia
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Saturday Nights at the Getty: Write Now Poetry presents Six Impossible Things
Saturday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. | The Getty Center

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Hosts Amber Tamlyn and Mindy Netifee present an evening with luminaries of contemporary poetry and spoken word, showcasing new works inspired by the remarkable photographs of Abelardo Morell. Interwoven with lush live music and expressive dance, this performance becomes an ecstatic exploration in which the visual and literary arts collide. Free; reservations required.

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Contemporary poetry with music and dance - October 26
From top left: Amber Tamblyn, Jack Hirschman, Jennifer Knox, Joshua Wilkinson, Corrina Bain, Narcissister, Sonya Renee, Beau Sia
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Abelardo Morell: My Life in Pictures—So Far
Thursday, October 3, 7:00 p.m. | The Getty Center

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Join renowned photographer Abelardo Morell as he shows how his artistic production has been closely tied with technical investigations into new ways to make photographs. Discover his early work and how it has influenced his more recent images, which incorporate principles of optics and time made using a camera obscura and a tent camera. Free; reservations recommended.

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Abelardo Morell reveals his artistic process - October 3
Nadelman/Hopper, Yale University Art Gallery, 2008, Abelardo Morell. Courtesy Bonni Benrubi Gallery, New York. © Abelardo Morell, courtesy of Edwynn Houk Gallery, New York
The Villa Savoye: A Manifesto for Modernity
Thursday, October 24, 7:00 p.m. | The Getty Center

One of the most recognizable and renowned examples of the international style of architecture, the Villa Savoye was built by Le Corbusier between 1921 and 1931, suffered damage during World War II, then was restored over more than three decades beginning in 1963. Pierre-Antoine Gatier, one of France's foremost experts on historic preservation, examines the conservation management plan for this remarkable structure. Free; reservations recommended.

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Restoring Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye - October 24
Villa Savoye, 1921–31, Le Corbusier. Photo © Scott Gilchrist/Archivision Inc., www.archivision.com
Cyrus the Great and the Persian Empire: Perspectives from Antiquity to Today
Sunday, October 27, 10:15 a.m.–5:15 p.m. | The Getty Villa

Since its discovery in 1879, the Cyrus Cylinder has inspired wide-ranging discussion about the benevolent nature of Cyrus's rule. Explore a range of perspectives from which the Cylinder—and the Achaemenid Empire—have been understood with experts at this one-day symposium. Speakers consider Babylonian precursors, the Persian and Jewish traditions, the ancient Greek view, and the representation of Cyrus in modern Iran. Symposium fee $15.

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Explore Cyrus the Great's legacy - October 27
Tomb of Cyrus the Great in Pasargadae, Iran. Photo: Alborzagros, CC-BY-SA-3.0
Why Do We Need Saints?
Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. | The Getty Center

How did saints emerge as a powerful force throughout Christian history? Who were they? For centuries, Christians have looked to them as God's intermediaries, praying to them for protection, comfort, inspiration, and miracles. In a special event presented with Zócalo Public Square, hear a distinguished panel explore the cult of saints, popular and regional movements that have created saints, and what saints have offered to those who love them. Free; reservations required.

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Why do we love saints? - October 30
Saint Jerome Extracting a Thorn from a Lion's Paw (detail), about 1425–50, Master of the Murano Gradual
Also in October

How to Become a Medieval Visionary
October 1 | 7:00 p.m.

The Cyrus Cylinder: The Discovery and Creation of an Icon
October 2 | 7:30 p.m.

F O R  F A M I L I E S
Family Festival
Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | The Getty Center

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Make the pilgrimage to medieval Canterbury at this daylong immersive festival. Celebrate the music and dance of Chaucer's time with L.A.-based Capella Cordina, Brigid's Daughters, and Ciaramella, discover the richness of the Canterbury Tales through acclaimed performers We Tell Stories and David Prather, and create your own stained-glass window at one of the hands-on workshops. Free; no reservations required.

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Canterbury Tales, medieval music, making stained glass, family fun! - October 19
Performers with We Tell Stories bring medieval tales of Canterbury to life.
Highlights at a Glance—October 2013
At the Getty Center this month

N O W   O P E N
Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from Church and Cloister (Through Feb. 2)

O P E N I N G   T H I S   M O N T H
Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door (Oct. 1–Jan. 5)
At the Window: The Photographer's View (Oct. 1–Jan. 5)
– In Focus: Architecture (Oct. 15–Mar. 2)

C O N T I N U I N G   E X H I B I T I O N S
Werner Herzog: Hearsay of the Soul (Through Jan. 19)
Miracles and Martyrs: Saints in the Middle Ages (Through Mar. 2)

C L O S I N G   T H I S   M O N T H
The Poetry of Paper (Through Oct. 20)

H O T   T I C K E T S
Talk: How to Become a Medieval Visionary (Oct. 1)
Talk: Abelardo Morell (Oct. 3)
Family Festival (Oct. 19)
The Villa Savoye: A Manifesto for Modernity (Oct. 24)
Concert: Six Impossible Things (Oct. 26)
Why Do We Need Saints? (Oct. 30)

At the Getty Villa this Month

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The Cyrus Cylinder and Ancient Persia: A New Beginning (Oct. 2–Dec. 2)
– Tiberius: Portrait of an Emperor (Oct. 16–Mar. 3)

H O T   T I C K E T S
Talk: The Cyrus Cylinder (Oct. 2)
Concert: Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat (Oct. 19 & 20)
Talk: Cyrus the Great and the Persian Empire (Oct. 27)

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