Portrait of Mai

Discover the history behind an 18th-century masterpiece of the first Polynesian person to visit Britain, on display alongside objects that explore status, character and identity in an age of global encounter

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    Enjoy the art, architecture, and gardens of our two unique sites

  2. Art & Archives

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    Our art and research collections span ancient to modern times

  3. Research & Conservation

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    We conduct and support research and conservation of visual art and cultural heritage in Los Angeles and throughout the world

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  1. Getty Launches Second Season of Family Podcast “If Objects Could Talk”

    Press Release

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    From a tiny flea to a giant bronze vase, new episodes bring to life objects from Getty’s sculpture and decorative arts collection

    Sep 14, 2026

  2. The Getty Villa’s New Cocktail Offers a Taste of Aztec History

    Article

    A bright yellow cocktail garnished with cucumber, mint, pineapple, and a tajin rim sits on a ledge overlooking a Roman-inspired colonnade.

    Its special ingredient has been enjoyed for thousands of years

    Sep 9, 2026

  3. Art History in the Amazon

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    Zoom in to learn how Getty-funded scholars left the classroom to connect with communities, objects, and each other across the Amazon basin

    Sep 9, 2026

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Graduate Internships

Advanced internships at Getty for graduate students who are pursuing careers in the visual arts

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