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! 🐎🐎🐎🐎

We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 5 medieval cats.

The higher the hairline, the closer to ____________. In the Middle Ages, particularly in the 14th and 15th centuries, it was quite chic to pluck hairs to achieve the look of a larger forehead in parts of Europe.

We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 6 tormenting demons. Which color is your favorite?

We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 7 medieval dogs. Which would you adopt? 🐕

The Getty community grieves the death of Frank Gehry, a true legend of architecture whose designs and brilliance have shaped Los Angeles and the world. Through Gehry's archive, Getty will share his legacy for many years to come. Read our full message: gty.art/4awWKqD

We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations! Today, 8 knights in shining armor. ⚔️🛡️

We're celebrating 12 Days of #MedievalIlluminations. Today, 9 medieval moons. Tag yourself, we're the tiny blue one. 🌚

You've heard of elf on a shelf. Now get ready for... #art #ElfOnAShelf #Museum

We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 10 medieval birds. Which feathery friend is your favorite? 🦅🦢🐓🦉🐦‍⬛

All kinds of creative people—including Poncho Sánchez—come to the Getty to spark ideas. gty.art/3Y1wVHR

Looking for more art and culture in your life? There’s a Getty event for you! Film screenings, jewelry making, drawing courses, and more! www.getty.edu/calendar/

We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 11 medieval suns. Don't you love their shining faces?

🎵 Wreath upon his brow, drinking cup in hand… maybe he’s just cheered up a demigod, or perhaps he’s singing the legendary Consensus Song...🪉 Who could this smiling figure be? Tell us, and then check your answer below! 👇

It's time for 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 12 medieval zodiac signs. Similar to today, people believed that the movements of celestial bodies influenced their personalities, health, and ideal times to do certain activities.

Here's what you should and shouldn't do if you were born under Sagittarius in medieval times. Astrology was a very real science in the Middle Ages. People believed that the movements of celestial bodies influenced their personalities, health, and ideal times to do certain activities.

What do you get between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? 🧵🛍️ #MuseumStoreSunday emphasizes the value of supporting the arts and the communities that make our institution so special, which is why we're proud to participate this year on shop.getty.edu.

Who is Anna Atkins? Discover the artist and scientist behind the first-ever illustrated photography book. 🧵 www.getty.edu/news/anna-at...

Inspired by the masters. Made for the moment. Elevate your gifting game with A Space for Timeless Imagination, by Getty and Pirate Worldwide.

Our final #drawing technique of the week is negative space. ◻️ Also known as “reserve,” negative space refers to an area of paper deliberately left blank, so that the color of the paper creates the illusion of light and form.

You may be familiar with Georges Seurat's colorful paintings, but have you ever seen his darker work with Conté crayon? In Woman Strolling (Une élégante), a veiled lady dressed in the latest fashions seems to nearly walk off the page. (🧵 1/2)

Anyone else waiting for Thanksgiving dinner? Meet Linda, the daughter of photographer Richard C. Miller and his favorite subject to photograph. He specialized in celebrity portraits and advertising, and was particularly skilled with color photographic processes.

TW1: Working with clay is tricky, especially when it’s THICK. This life-size turkey had its unique challenges. The clay's thickness and weight along with uneven shrinking caused early attempts of this porcelain poultry to crack and collapse in the kiln. Gobble gobble. 🦃 (1/2)

Happy Sagittarius season! Sagittariuses are said to be charming and adventurous, but also reckless and impulsive. Sound like a Sagittarius you know? Scroll this 🧵 to reveal the dos and don'ts of Sagittarius season. ♐️ (1/4)

🍗🧵 Thanksgiving moods, hot and ready for the holiday. Which is your favorite?

Celebrate the season with artful gifts for everyone on your list! #MuseumStoreSunday https://gty.art/4objShH

🔱 Calling all demigods...and mortals. 🙋‍♂️ Your quest begins at the Getty Villa! 🌴🏛️ December 6–7 and 13–14, Getty & Disney+ invite you to join a limited-time adventure where Rick Riordan’s legendary saga collides with ancient Greek treasures.🏺 Complete the quest & win an exclusive prize! 🏆

How the Getty Provenance Index is transforming art research. [🧵1/10]