Restoring a church gleaming with gold; a close look at a curator’s favorite

Close looking

Getty curator Anne Woollett points out some details you may have missed in a 17th-century Dutch painting.

Going for the gold

Brazil’s 18th-century churches often feature gilded surfaces that are easily damaged by neglect or harsh cleaning. The Getty Conservation Institute is developing sustainable solutions to protect them.

Closing soon: Mickalene Thomas exhibition at The Broad

Now until September 29

Mickalene Thomas: All About Love at The Broad closes on September 29. Through large-scale acrylic paintings adorned with rhinestones, intricate collages, and installations, Mickalene Thomas unapologetically features Black women in states of leisure, power, and joy.

Praised as a “visual must-see,” this special exhibition captivates audiences and critics alike. Don’t miss it—book your tickets at thebroad.org today!

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Save the date: Getty at CicLAmini—Lincoln Heights

Sunday, September 15, 10 am–3 pm

Lincoln Heights

Join Getty at Spring Street and Ave 18 in Lincoln Heights for a free day of open streets for the entire family to enjoy!

Turn yourself or your ride into a mobile work of art at artist Marcus Kuiland-Nazario’s pit stop art workshop, see the “Super Steed” art bicycle inspired by Getty’s medieval manuscripts, and enjoy mobile cumbia performances by local band Poco Pocho.

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Mythical Creature Mask-Making

Sunday, September 8, 11 am – 3 pm

Getty Villa

Create and wear masks inspired by mythological creatures found in the Getty Villa’s collections.

Then join local performers portraying Medusa and the Minotaur for theatrical play in this interactive program.

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Eternal Faces: Portrait Sculpture from Egypt’s Late Period

Tuesday, September 10, 12 pm

ONLINE ONLY

What was the purpose of portrait sculpture in ancient Egypt?

Join Egyptologist Campbell Price as he explores the multifaceted roles of portraits that addressed various audiences—the living, the gods, and even other statues.

This program is related to the Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt exhibition.

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When a window frames a view just so…

From Get Inspired subscriber Carolyn Scheer Luce:

As an amateur photographer, two good tips for finding interesting images that I learned some years ago are 1) don’t forget to turn around and see what’s behind you and 2) look out the window. 

This is a view of the Blackwater River from the Kensington Covered Bridge, Andover, New Hampshire, taken with a Canon Rebel SLR.

Have a window-framed scene “hanging” on your wall? Did you snap one somewhere else? Send us the photo! Include your name, camera used, location, and anything else you’d like to share at stories@getty.edu.