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Performances and Films |
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Gordon Getty Concert: Rose Ensemble Presents Gothic Voices
Saturday March 24, 2012
7:30 pm
Harold M. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center
Led by artistic director Jordan Sramek, this award-winning ensemble celebrates the glorious variety of European Gothic music from the 12th to the 14th centuries to complement the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350. Built on research from the Museum's manuscripts collection that illuminates centuries of rarely performed vocal repertoire and a fascinating array of languages and instruments, the evening also features a newly commissioned work by composer and founding Rose Ensemble member, Linda Kachelmeier. Tickets $20; $15 students/seniors.
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Family Activities |
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Family Art Stops
Weekends through June 17, 2012
2 pm, 2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Get up close and personal with a single work of art at this half-hour, hands-on gallery experience geared for families with children ages 5 and up. Sign-up begins 30 minutes before the program at the Museum Information Desk.
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Family Drawing Hour: Shapes and Grapes
Saturday March 24, 2012
3:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
How do artists make real-life objects look three-dimensional in paintings? Find out by examining shapes seen in works of art at the Getty, then create your own drawing in this one-hour guided workshop. Geared for families with children ages 7 and up, but all are welcome. Space is limited. Sign up begins at 3 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.
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Tours and Gallery Talks |
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Garden Tour
Daily
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Getty Center
The gardens of the Getty are the focus of this 45-minute tour. Meet the docent outside
at the bench under the sycamore trees near the front entrance to the Museum.
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¡Bienvenidos al Getty!
Weekends
11 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Disfruten de una breve y divertida introducción al Museo y sus colecciones. Las familias son bienvenidas. Los esperamos en la sala de entrada del Museo bajo la escalera.
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Focus Tour: Modern and Contemporary Art
Saturdays
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Enjoy a one-hour tour focusing on modern and contemporary works at the Museum by exploring the art and culture of the late 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The tour may include the current photography exhibitions. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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Architecture Tour
Daily
10:15 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
Museum Entrance Hall, Getty Center
Discover more about Richard Meier's architecture and the design of the Getty Center site in this 45-minute tour. Meet the docent outside at the bench under the sycamore trees near the front entrance to the Museum.
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Collection Highlights Tour
Daily
11 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
This one-hour tour provides an overview of major works from the Museum's collection. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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Famous Faces: Celebrity Portraits
Weekends through April 8, 2012
1 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Examine the portrayal of identity, lifestyles, and celebrity culture in paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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Masterpiece of the Week Talk
Daily through March 25, 2012
4 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Has a painting ever made you cry? Come see one of Édouard Manet's rejected commissions in this 15-minute talk on the Portrait of Madame Brunet. Meet the educator at the Information Desk.
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Exhibitions |
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In Focus: Los Angeles, 1945–1980
Daily through May 6, 2012
West Pavilion, Terrace Level, Getty Center
This exhibition presents approximately twenty-five photographs from the Museum's permanent collection made in Los Angeles between 1945 and 1980. Both iconic and relatively unknown works are featured by artists whose careers are defined by their association with the city, who may have lived in Los Angeles for a few brief but influential years, or whose visit inspired them to create memorable images. Works by Robert Cumming, Joe Deal, Judy Fiskin, Anthony Friedkin, Robert Heinecken, Anthony Hernandez, Man Ray, Edmund Teske, William Wegman, Garry Winogrand, Max Yavno and others are loosely grouped around the themes of experimentation, street photography, architectural depictions, and the film and entertainment industries. <br><br> This Getty Center exhibition is part of the region-wide Pacific Standard Time initiative.
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The Life of Art: Context, Collecting, and Display
Daily
South Pavilion, Plaza Level, Getty Center
From the time an object is made until the day it enters a museum's collection, it may be displayed, used, and perceived in different ways. The Life of Art takes selected objects from the Getty Museum's galleries and encourages visitors to sit down and spend time with them, offering the opportunity to examine them closely to understand how they were made and functioned, why they were collected, and how they have been displayed. Through careful looking, what may be learned about the maker and previous owners of a French gilt-bronze wall light, for example, or the transformation in England of a Chinese porcelain bowl? Close engagement reveals the full lives of these works and why they continue to be collected and cherished today.
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Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350
Daily through May 13, 2012
North Pavilion, Plaza Level, Getty Center
The word "Gothic" evokes visions of soaring spires, graceful flying buttresses, and sparkling stained glass. The term is also applied to the style of manuscript illumination that reigned in Europe from around 1200 to 1350. The Gothic illuminated manuscripts in this exhibition, drawn from the Getty Museum's collections, are characterized by whimsical marginal decorations, vivid narratives, and a naturalistic style of painting. The period also saw an explosion in the variety of illustrated books being produced, ranging from scholastic university treatises to entertaining romances. On February 27, the pages of the manuscripts will be turned to allow visitors to see additional treasures.
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March 24, 2012 |
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Performances and Films |
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Villa Theater Lab: Rogue Artists Ensemble Presents Songs of Bilitis
Saturday March 24, 2012
3 pm
Auditorium, Getty Villa
In 1894, the alleged discovery of a large cache of exquisite erotic poetry by an ancient Greek courtesan electrified the world of classical studies. One of the great literary hoaxes of history, "Bilitis" was the creation of a desperate and obscure French novelist—yet "her" poems remain in print today, inspiring this new work of puppet and mask theater. Recommended for adult audiences. Tickets $7.
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Villa Theater Lab: Rogue Artists Ensemble Presents Songs of Bilitis
Saturday March 24, 2012
8 pm
Auditorium, Getty Villa
In 1894, the alleged discovery of a large cache of exquisite erotic poetry by an ancient Greek courtesan electrified the world of classical studies. One of the great literary hoaxes of history, "Bilitis" was the creation of a desperate and obscure French novelist—yet "her" poems remain in print today, inspiring this new work of puppet and mask theater. Recommended for adult audiences. Tickets $7.
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Courses and Demonstrations |
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Handling Session: Gem-Carving Techniques
Weekends through August 26, 2012
11 am - 1 pm
Reading Room, Getty Villa
Explore the ancient art of gem engraving in this drop-in handling session. Touch and look closely at replicas of gems on display in the Museum's collection as well as the range of materials and tools in an ancient engraver's tool kit. These include drill bits with tips the size of a grain of sand and carving materials like diamond dust and olive oil.
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Magic in Egypt: Potions, Powders, and Poison
Saturday March 24, 2012
1 pm - 4 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
Explore the power of magic in antiquity, from raising the dead to making people fall in love. Join educator Amber Wells in a journey across Egypt to discover the mysteries of the ancient magical arts. Course fee $35; $28 students (includes refreshments). Open to 30 participants.
A related course on Magic in Greece and Rome is offered on March 31.
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Family Activities |
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Art Odyssey for Families
Weekends
2 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Enjoy a fun, activity-filled visit for children (ages 5 and up) and adults in this 30-minute journey through the galleries. Space is limited. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the program at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Tours and Gallery Talks |
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Garden Tour
Daily
10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Getty Villa
Discover the rich mythological and cultural connections of ancient gardens in this 40-minute tour of the Getty Villa's four Roman gardens. Meet at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance.
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Architecture Tour
Daily
10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Museum, Getty Villa
Explore the architecture of the Getty Villa and learn more about daily life in the ancient world in this 40-minute tour. Meet at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance.
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Spotlight Talk: Collection Highlight
Weekends through June 30, 2012
11 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Discover the richness of ancient art in this 30-minute gallery talk that looks in-depth at a major work in the Museum's collection. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the talk at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Tea by the Sea
Saturdays through December 26, 2015
1 pm - 3 pm
Getty Villa
Enjoy Tea by the Sea, a special dining experience inspired by the Mediterranean herbs, vegetables, and fruits that grow at the Villa. Feast on a Mediterranean-inspired menu of sweet and savory sandwiches and pastries, along with fruits, cheeses, and a varied selection of teas. After tea, you can tour the Villa's authentically re-created first-century Roman gardens with knowledgeable docents, then spend the rest of the afternoon savoring the Villa's exhibitions and permanent collection. $36 per person.
Please reserve in advance. Call (800)369-3059 or email us at BonAppetitReservations@getty.edu.
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Collection Highlights Tour
Weekends through March 31, 2012
1 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
This one-hour tour provides an overview of major works from the Museum's collection. Ofrecida en español. Space is limited. Sign up at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance 15 minutes before the tour.
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Culinary Garden Tour
Saturdays through June 30, 2012
2:30 pm
Getty Villa
Enjoy a 30-minute food-themed tour of the Getty Villa's gardens as you explore the plants, herbs, and fruits used for cooking in antiquity. Meet at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance.
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Spotlight Talk: Daily Life in the Ancient World
Weekends through March 31, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Learn more about life in antiquity in this 30-minute gallery talk that focuses on artifacts of daily life in the Museum's collection. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the talk at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Restaurant Events |
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Tea by the Sea
Saturdays through December 26, 2015
1 pm - 3 pm
Getty Villa
Enjoy Tea by the Sea, a special dining experience inspired by the Mediterranean herbs, vegetables, and fruits that grow at the Villa. Feast on a Mediterranean-inspired menu of sweet and savory sandwiches and pastries, along with fruits, cheeses, and a varied selection of teas. After tea, you can tour the Villa's authentically re-created first-century Roman gardens with knowledgeable docents, then spend the rest of the afternoon savoring the Villa's exhibitions and permanent collection. $36 per person.
Please reserve in advance. Call (800)369-3059 or email us at BonAppetitReservations@getty.edu.
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Exhibitions |
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Molten Color: Glassmaking in Antiquity
Daily
Museum, Floor 2, Getty Villa
In 2003, the J. Paul Getty Museum acquired a collection of over 350 pieces of ancient glass, formerly owned by Erwin Oppenländer. The works on view in Molten Color are remarkable for their high quality, their chronological breadth, and the glassmaking techniques illustrated by their manufacture. The vessels are accompanied by text and videos illustrating ancient glassmaking techniques.
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Roman Ephebe from Naples
Daily
Getty Villa
Youth as a Lamp Bearer, a long-term loan from the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples, is on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa.
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