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Five more important sites designed by Black architects just received Getty funding. Getty and @SavingPlaces's $4.85M initiative "Conserving Black Modernism" helps protect sites designed by Black architects and has preserved 26 significant buildings. gty.art/4fxwnlD
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Somehow ancient history feels good in a place like this. We took the Getty Villa's experts to see Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey to get their initial reactions.
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Feeling inspired to enjoy more of the Ancient world? Book your free reservation to visit the Getty Villa Museum in Pacific Palisades at
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Ancient mosaics in the Mediterranean faced an uncertain future until orgs around the world came together to protect them. Called MOSAIKON, this initiative supported training for over 200 conservation specialists. A new report on its impact: gty.art/mosaikon-report
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Five hundred years before we landed on the moon, imaginative medieval manuscript makers created these moon masterpieces. Happy #MoonDay to all that celebrate! 🌚
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Dive into the details of Rembrandt Laughing.
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The story of Getty conservator Melissa Huddleston and her year-long quest to study, repair, and preserve a very unique piece of feminist art history, colloquially nicknamed the "Breast Dress."gty.art/4w5sECE
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The Breast Dress will be on view in the Getty Center's auditorium alongside other archival objects from the Women's Building for *one afternoon only* at a special screening of "Acting Like Women," a film by feminist artist Cheri Gaulke. Register here: gty.art/4vFCham
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Jul 17
A thread rating every amphora emoji 🏺
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LG, 3 out of 10 Very curly handles (South-Italian vibes), odd shape, medium unclear (bronze?) and simple decoration. Not even sure this is ancient or Greek. Could be a necklace pendant? Not good for long-distance transport. 1 out of 1 but +2 bonus for the curlicues and only the
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Today is #WorldEmojiDay! Did you know this is 🏺 an amphora? Amphorae are ancient Greek or Roman vessels used to carry and store liquids like oil or wine. Explore Getty's amphorae gty.art/3RpnIt8
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Interested in art exhibitions? Explore what’s on: getty.edu/exhibitions/