Why fostering young professionals entering the heritage conservation field matters to the future of preserving Los Angeles's Black history: https://gty.art/4qVlfDl

Tuning into the #Olympics? The Olympic Games originated nearly 3000 years ago in Ancient Greece. Back then, fans couldn’t just turn on a TV to catch the competition. They had to travel all the way to Olympia by foot or donkey to see the action. Follow this 🧵 for more ancient Olympic facts.

Beginnings: The Story of Creation in the Middle Ages pairs illuminated manuscripts from Getty's collection with contemporary paintings by Los Angeles–based artist Harmonia Rosales. Video by @Art on Instagram.

Bad Bunny? More like good hare. In this scene, a golden-brown hare munches on a leaf, surrounded by many smaller creatures. Look closely: a butterfly and snail rest on the fronds of a plantain, and others roam the forest floor. 🎨 A Hare in the Forest, about 1585, Hans Hoffmann. Getty Museum

Paul R. Williams was one of the most significant and prolific, yet underrecognized, architects of the 20th century. His buildings helped transform Palm Springs from a once barren ranchland to the renowned modernist enclave we know today.

Los Angeles visual artists, this opportunity is for you. 👇 Getty is funding $40,000 unrestricted grants through CCF's Fellowship for Visual Artists. Learn more and apply by March 1: gty.art/4tdew9E

What poisonous pigment was used by artists for centuries thanks to its optical brilliance and relative affordability? -> gty.art/3NK9Fwf

timeline cleanse

What about the carbon footprint of art exhibitions? How a Getty-organized climate impact program around PST ART led organizations to find creative solutions for lowering emissions: gty.art/4k4FBaL

Say hello to Pompadour pink—the shade that once captivated 18th‑century France and still turns heads today. 🎀

Who selects what artwork a museum acquires, and why? The answer depends on the institution you ask. This is Getty's story: https://gty.art/4jUm8cx

Happy Aquarius season! Aquarians are believed to be analytical and innovative, but also rebellious. Sound like an Aquarius you know? Scroll this 🧵 to reveal the dos and don'ts of Aquarius season. ♒️ [1/4]

Eight #affirmations from Getty artworks. 👇 Which mantra are you claiming for the year ahead?

Getty has received $5 million from the Bryson Family to support all aspects of the Getty Conservation Institute’s work. The fund supports the important mission of the GCI to empower professionals globally to protect the world’s cultural legacy gty.art/3LVmkf9

One of North America's greatest writers of poetry and short stories was born on this day in 1809. This daguerreotype of Edgar Allan Poe was made months before his death at age 40. Few daguerreotypes of notable poets, novelists, or painters have survived from the 1840s.

We hid an emoji in this artwork. We gave you a challenge. 😇 Can you spot it?

Capricorns, we didn't forget about you! 🐐♑️ Your medieval guide to Capricorn season includes dos (like baking) and don'ts (like intercourse).

2016 is calling—they want their filters back. Time travelled back to our social media in 2016. Do you have any fun art or museum memories from 10 years ago?

Looking for more art and culture in your life? There’s a Getty event for you! Artist talks, drawing lessons, tours, and more! getty.edu/calendar/

🏅most talented visitors award🏅 Take a look at these visitor sketches from our Learning to Draw gallery!

Danish artist Vilhem Hammershøi is known for his meditative interior scenes like this one. Access to groundbreaking new research on Hammershøi's methods is now accessible to all on the National Gallery of Denmark's Vilhelm Hammershøi Digital Archive: hammershoi.smk.dk

What was childbirth like for folks in the Middle Ages? Getty medievalist Larisa talks idealized scenes in art, prayer girdles, and pain relief.

Dreaming of sunnier days? Step into this piece depicting an ancient Roman festival. It's unsure which Roman festival the artist chose to depict, but it most likely is Floralia, a celebration of the goddess of flowers, fertility, and the renewing energy of spring.

Moving art is risky. How do you get a work of art from point A to point B without damaging it? How Getty's team of experts is studying and improving conditions for art on the move: gty.art/49wM7SG

we are cringe but we are free—what artsy dad jokes did we miss?

Need some creative inspiration for 2026? Which artist's quote resonates with you?

How do you revive a bronze-age decorative technique? Using experimental archaeology—three experts set out to revive the #Mycenaean art of gold embroidery. Now, you can watch their recreation of a craft developed over 3,000 years ago. What do you think of the results?

Have you dreamt of drawing live models, just like artists in the Getty collection? 💭 Well, now you can—virtually! 💻 Join London’s Royal Drawing School and Getty for a free class celebrating the Getty Center exhibition Learning to Draw. ✍️

Choose your fighter: new year moods as memes. 🥊 🥱 🌮 💫

🏺Dab a Little 3,000-Year-Old Greek Civilization on Your Wrist🏺 Photos courtesy of - @michaelnordstrand.bsky.social - Mythologist Studio™ - The Pylos Tablets Digital Project, © Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati

We're slaying our way into the new year, hbu?

These cats wish you a happy New Year! Do you have any art-related resolutions?

Need inspiration for your Saturnalia parties? 🥂 Villa curator Judith is here to help! 🏺 Thirsty for more information on these drinking vessels? Dive into this thread to learn more. ⬇️ #museumfinds #homegoodsfinds

It's the first day of winter! Southern California, how're we feeling? 🧥🧤 🎨 Jeanne Kéfer, 1885, Fernand Khnopff. Getty Museum

"They are artists, not just activists, and even if they were only activists, that would be enough. But combining the two roles? They do it so very well."— @roxanegay.bsky.social Full story: gty.art/4qffuzw

Quacking for art, architecture, and gardens this holiday season? 🦆 Heads up ⬇️ •Book a free reservation at getty.edu/visit •The Getty Center and Getty Villa museums will be closed on 12/25 & 1/1. Both will both close early on 12/24 & 12/31.

The beauty is in the details. ✨ Can you name these artworks? Answers below. ⬇️

From Getty graduate intern to working at the Cultural Heritage Agency of Uzbekistan, Otabek Abdubositov reflects on his past experiences and the importance of promoting the cultural heritage of his homeland. gty.art/3KRS44s

From the Sugarplum Fairy to Dany Kaye to your coworker at the office party, #dance is an iconic part of the holidays. 💃 👉 Which of these Louis Fleckenstein #photographs captures your mood this week?

2025 is almost over—let's recognize some art that rose about the rest. 🧵🏆

What was pregnancy like for folks in the Middle Ages? Getty medievalist Larisa explains medieval contraceptive methods, pregnancy statistics, and medical understanding of bodies at the time.

You asked. It's here. Everyone's favorite viral cat sculpture has hit the Getty Store. 🛒 Shop all things Purrquoise at gty.art/purrchandise

It's 1790 and you've just signed up for a #drawing class. What will you need to succeed? 🤔 🔎 Take a closer look at these works from Learning to Draw to find out! 👇 ℹ️ The Accademia Clementina, Bologna (detail), 1739, Giampietro Zanotti. Getty Museum

What do you see in this #painting? In “Starry Night,” Edvard Munch depicts the coastline at Åsgårdstrand, a small beach resort south of Oslo, Norway where he spent his summers from the 1880s onward.

We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 1 really long dragon. 🐉 Thanks for taking part in medieval merriment for the holidays.

We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 2 mischievous devils. 😈👿

What's the path to becoming a curator? 🖼️ For Vincent Price Art Museum Curator of Exhibitions Joseph Valencia, he started as a Getty Marrow undergraduate intern a decade ago. How the 10-week position shaped his career and tips for students applying to internships: gty.art/44lPFpa

We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 3 soaring angels. 👼🏻👼🏻👼🏻

As art has evolved over the last 500 years, drawing has remained a foundational skill for many artists, believed to improve proficiency in other mediums like painting, sculpture, and architecture: gty.art/4iMJzUT

We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 4 medieval horses. Giddy up! 🐎🐎🐎🐎