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European little owl (Athene noctua) spotted at the Getty Villa Museum in Pacific Palisades, CA.

#RareBirdAlert #SoCalBirder #BirdLosAngeles

Medieval woman in a red gown reading a book with a castle and greenery in the background. What was life like for women in the middle ages? Our medievalists answer your biggest questions. Read the full story at gty.art/mw26.

In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, let's explore the fascinating (often-untold) lives of medieval women with Getty manuscript curators Elizabeth Morrison and Larisa Grollemond.

📖 gty.art/4ubmi4d

Detail from a terracotta drinking vessel. An ow's face peers at the viewer with wide eyes.

A terracotta drinking vessel decorated with an owl, whose head is facing the viewer, standing between two olive branches. The small skyphos is a deep-bowled drinking cup with two horizontal handles.

Raise a glass! It's Superb Owl Sunday. 🦉

🏺 This owl-fully cute terracotta drinking vessel is over 2,300 years old.

In Ancient Greece, owls represented Athena, goddess of wisdom, an association many still have with owls today. 💡

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This year I will keep up with my skincare routine. A portrait of a prince. His skin is glowing. Plump, good color, lit-from-within. Seriously, skincare goals.

This year I will channel main-character energy. A woman poses, wrapped in fabric, looking like an absolute diva. She is an icon and she knows it.

This year I will bedrot less. A man lies in bed, surrounded by flames. Another man is at the foot of the bed blowing the flames onto the man, as if to force him out of bed with the power of fire.

This year I will embrace whimsy. A ballerina en pointe wears a clown costume, complete with neck ruff and ruffled, ribbon-embellished tutu.

This year I will make more art. A woman plays a lute, sheet music open on her lap, looking directly at the viewer.

Portrait of James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle, clothed in black robes and posed in front of a tapestry curtain. Art Affirmations for the new year.

Eight #affirmations from Getty artworks. 👇

Which mantra are you claiming for the year ahead?

Black-and-white photo of a ballerina en pointe, in an arabesque position, one arm curved over her head and the other extended behind her. She wears a ruffled dance costume that includes a multi-layered skirt and a billowy blouse.

Seven dancers dressed in Greco-Roman costumes pose in a grove of trees. They appear to be in conversation.

Two dancers in Greco-Roman costumes. The first stands with her back to the other, looking upward out of frame with her left hand raised in the air. Her companion leans toward her with a playful expression—arms bent and palms facing upward as if carrying an invisible platter. Is she questioning? Offering something? Guiding her companion forward?

Black-and-white photograph of a dancer outdoors. She is dressed in a Greco-Roman costume, her head tossed back, one arm over her chest, and one leg in the air, as if she is dramatically marching forward.

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?

#WinterSolstice

A woman wearing an apron carefully uses a scalpel to handle a piece of art while working at the Huntington Conservation Labs.

For students from underrepresented backgrounds seeking graduate studies in art conservation, apply to the 2026–27 Getty Post-Baccalaureate Conservation Internship program.

Learn more and apply by Nov. 4, 2025: gty.art/postbacc

A person wearing a labcoat holds a thin measuring instrument above a machine in a lab setting.

For current or recent graduate students seeking careers in the visual arts, apply to be a 2026–27 Getty grad intern. Positions are open in departments around the organization.

Review list of departments, and apply by November 4, 2025: gty.art/gettygrad

A full-color photograph of library research grantees working in the Special Collections Reading Room. There are four individuals pictured with two at a desk on the left side of a table and two on the right side of the table. Three are sitting down at the desk while a woman in the back left is standing flipping through the pages of a book. The man next to her on the bottom left uses a magnifying glass to look at a black-and-white illustration. The man on the bottom right wears bright royal blue gloves while smiling looking at a piece of paper. The person at the top right writes with a pencil in their right hand while wearing a baby blue pullover sweater.

For researchers seeking a short-term grant—including undergraduates—the Getty Library is offering partial support for travel to Los Angeles to use the Getty Research Institute's collections.

Apply by October 1, 2025: gty.art/4mvU8f9

Three people in conversation in the library stacks. The woman on the left wears an orange top and scarf while holding an open book. There is a man in black in the middle and another person to the right with the back of their head towards the camera.

Researchers, scholars, aspiring professionals—looking for upcoming funded research opportunities, professional workshops, or graduate internships?

A round-up of all our open opportunities 👇

The first fish option. Likely supposed to be a flounder, it resembles a spotted dog more than anything else. Its face looks very happy. As if the dog is being presented with a treat.

The second fish is fully grimacing, its mouth downturned and teeth visible. It is blue with painful-looking red eyes.

The third fish is very round— potato-shaped. Seen from above, it looks up at the viewer with perfectly round eyes, perfectly round pupils, and a vacant expression. Nevertheless, it appears to be smiling. No thoughts, only vibes.

A rather nervous-looking… whale? It’s supposed to be a whale for sure, but it’s also very furry-looking. Long sideburns sweep up behind the creature’s face like two massive cat ears. A tuft of fur extends below the creature’s chin. It has an adorable cat-like nose. It’s a whale-cat of some sort, and it’s clearly hiding some embarrassing secret.

Which fish fits your Friday mood? 🐟

In the painting Untitled (2019), we see a group of people lost at sea, wearing red life jackets and waving their arms, swimming to survive. There is no boat, safety net, or someone trying to save them: they are alone, struggling not to drown metaphorically and literally. The movement of their arms and the pools of vivid watercolor give a sense of loss, danger, and anxiety.

A quote by the artist: "I am from many places. I live with that duality and multiplicity in my mind, and in my soul, and in my body."

How does your cultural identity shape your creative expression?

Hark! ‘Tis time for a pilgrimage—what shall thee take on thy journey? Illuminated manuscript featuring several medieval folks walking toward a church.

Declare and defend thy chosen lot! 🛡️ ⚔️

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What's the story? Swipe through these details and tell us what you see. On this first slide, a group of people gather around a stone structure. A cloth is draped over the stone... is it a table? An altar? A woman holds flowers in her hand.

What's going on here!? 🧐

Photograph by Josefina Guadalupe Cota Chavez. A female mariachi, wearing typical mariachi costume that includes a large sombrero, a black suit, and a large red bow around the neck, holds her trumpet in manicured hands, looking down so the only visible part of her face is her red lips peeking from the embroidered brim of her hat. Behind her is a mural of a woman looking upward.

"I feel blessed to be part of the Mariachi community in LA, and can’t wait to continue to develop this body of work to continue highlighting such musicians. Given the current situation affecting our community, I feel more proud about my work than ever."

- Josefina Guadalupe Cota Chavez ⁠

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A black and white photograph by Alejandra Martinez with an old look, as if made using an old-fashioned development process. Martinez created this photograph of her grandmother’s possessions for her Las Fotos project. They include a prayer candle, a photograph, a medallion, and a book.

"Being surrounded by Latina artists, I felt comfortable—to speak, feel, and create. Knowing many were there to help and create a space where we felt understood was so heartwarming."

- Alejandra Martinez ⁠Cortez

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Como Somos: la realidad. Meet some of the young artists behind the latest Las Fotos Project x Getty collaboration.

With support from Getty, eight students participated in a semester-long advanced workshop through Las Fotos Project, inspired by Getty's exhibition María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold.

Check out their work & what they had to say about their experience! 💬

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In art history, donne forti (or strong women) are heroes revered for their strength, passion, vulnerability, and perseverance.

Get to know Susanna and her biblical story of bravery and justice.
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Introducing Quentin Metsys: A Closer Look | Getty Event Learn more about the fascinating history of one of Getty's newest acquisitions.

Quentin Metsys's "Madonna of the Cherries” was considered “lost" for >300 years... 🔍 Where has it been? Why cherries? 🍒 The painting has a connection to da Vinci!? 🖌️

Take an Art Break for answers to these questions and more, Sunday, June 22! gty.art/3FNhTQC

They do serve it (a bastardization of it) in the Star Wars area of Disneyland!

I wish it wasn’t though. 😫 I live in Little Tokyo and need some morning caffeine!

Headed to Portland today!! #sfaa2025

🌲Old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest are critical for the survival of countless species, including #birds like Northern Spotted Owls. While steps are being taken to protect these habitats, current protections are at risk as the US Forest Service revises the Northwest Forest Plan.

Image depicting a playful comic setup. On the left, a person appears thoughtful, with a question mark above their head, next to a photo of an Eastern Whip-poor-will. Above her, a caption asks: "Does the name 'Eastern Whip-poor-will imply the existence of a Western Whip-poor-won't?" On the right, the same photo of an Eastern Whip-poor-will is superimposed over a cartoon wild west desert town. The bird wears a cartoon cowboy outfit stands. A speech bubble, pointing to the bird, reads "Sorry, ma’am. No can do." a reference to his being a whip poor "won't", not "will." Western Whip=poor-wills are not a species that exists. The absurdity of the image is meant to make that clear.

Nocturnal birders in western North America may encounter several species of nightjar, from Common Poorwills to Chuck-will's-widow. But, alas, this Western Whip-poor-won’t lives only in our daydreams. 💭🪶

The panel features professionals working across conservation specialties, including #birds (Hi! 👋), native plants, wildlife rehab, & wildland conservation.

Have questions for the session? Want to connect at the conference? Drop a comment or message me—I’d love to hear from you! 👇