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

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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. The Surprising History of the Color Green

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    Becoming Artsy, Episode 506

    Sep 17, 2026

  2. All for Art. All for You.

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    Discover Getty and the many ways art connects us, inspires us, and shapes our world

    Sep 15, 2026

  3. Antigone Finds New Fierceness in the Aztec Empire

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    A theater production takes place on an open air stone courtyard stage at night, with a building with columns as a backdrop.

    In the Latino Theater Company’s adaptation of the Sophocles classic—set in vibrant pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, Mexico—the bold lead “has a lot more to say”

    Sep 14, 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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