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Artemisia's Strong Women: Rescuing a Masterpiece

A previously unknown painting by Artemisia Gentileschi was severely damaged after an explosion in Beirut but was brought back to life after a painstaking, three-year conservation treatment by Getty.

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  1. Dress Code: Drag

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    In the Johnson Publishing Company Archive, you’ll find photographs of 1950s' drag performers striking a pose at grand balls

    Jul 24, 2025

  2. The Getty Center Debuts Trellis Bar & Lounge

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    A new outdoor destination with panoramic views, cocktails, wines, and more

    Jul 23, 2025

  3. Getty Expands Funding for Historic Modern Buildings Designed by Black Architects

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    Over 20 buildings across the U.S. have received grants since the Conserving Black Modernism initiative kicked off in 2022

    Jul 22, 2025

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Radiography in the Round: Efficient 360° Radiography for 3D Objects

Sharing methodologies and data for 360° X-rays of three-dimensional objects

Composite image. On the left, an X-ray image revealing the inner workings of the terracotta bust of a man. On the right, a conservator placing an X-ray panel behind the terracotta bust of a man.

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