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    Our Mission

    Getty advances art’s meaning and impact—bringing people together to preserve the past, inspire the present, and shape the future.

    Who We Are

    1. Leadership & Governance

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      Meet the leaders who guide the vision and operation of the Trust

    2. Facts & History

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      Learn more about the legacy of businessman and art collector J. Paul Getty

    Our Programs

    1. Getty Research Institute

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      An international center for the study of visual art

    2. Getty Conservation Institute

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      Advancing conservation practice and building capacity

    3. Getty Museum

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      Fostering engagement and understanding of art through two locations

    4. Getty Foundation

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      Grants that advance the arts around the world

    News & Stories

    All News & Stories

    Preserving Lacquer One Paper-Thin Layer at a Time

    How Getty conservators are working to protect an ancient craft

    What Scholars of Antiquity and Ancient Myth Really Thought of The Odyssey

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    Did Christopher Nolan’s adaptation do the ancient tale justice?

    Postcards from the Pacific

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    These images captured Malibu as it crested into an international surfing destination

    New Acquisitions on View: Paintings by Georges Lemmen and Peder Balke

    Harry Gesner’s Buildings “Surf” the California Hillsides

    Odilon Redon’s Dark Humor and Darker Worlds

    Getty Casting Call for The Odyssey

    Getty Presents “Stendahl’s World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles”

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    Work With Us

    Use your talents to further the mission of the world’s largest cultural organization dedicated to the visual arts

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    Join & Give

    With your support, our exhibitions, special initiatives, and education programs engage and inspire audiences around the world

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    Contact & Connect

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