Getty: Visual Arts and Cultural Heritage Resources

Getty is a leading global art organization dedicated to showcasing, protecting, and understanding world art and cultural heritage.

Getty Images is headquartered in Los Angeles and is committed to collaborating with partners from around the world, while sharing art, knowledge, and resources online and in person with the public at the Getty Center and Getty Villas.

one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three

Mr. Getty established the J. Paul Getty Museum Trust (later renamed the J. Paul Getty Trust).

one thousand nine hundred and fifty-four

Mr. Getty converted a part of his Pacific Palisade Ranch house into a museum so that he could share his artwork with the public.

one thousand nine hundred and sixty-eight

As Getty's collection surpassed his ranch villa, a larger museum began construction on his ranch, modeled after an ancient Roman villa.

one thousand nine hundred and seventy-four

Getty Villa is open to the public.

one thousand nine hundred and seventy-six

Mr. Getty passed away at the age of 83. His will left nearly $700 million (approximately $2.5 billion by today's standards) for a trust fund to 'spread art and common sense'

one thousand nine hundred and seventy-seven

The first plan of the Getty Trust has been developed to expand beyond museums, including conservation, research, and education.

one thousand nine hundred and eighty-one

Harold Williams was appointed as the first chairman of the J. Paul Getty Trust.

one thousand nine hundred and eighty-two

The Getty Research Institute was established. This research institute is committed to deepening our understanding of visual art and its various histories.

one thousand nine hundred and eighty-four

The Getty Foundation was established. Through strategic grant initiatives, the foundation supports individuals and institutions to promote understanding and protection of visual arts.

one thousand nine hundred and eighty-five

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) has been established. The Institute of Conservation is committed to promoting cultural heritage conservation practices in the field of visual arts around the world.

one thousand nine hundred and eighty-seven

The Getty Center has begun construction on a 110 acre mountaintop site located in the Santa Monica Mountains, designed by Richard Mayer.

one thousand nine hundred and ninety-two

Robert Owen was commissioned to create the Central Garden at the Getty Center, a 134000 square foot artwork featuring over 500 plant materials.

one thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven

The Getty Center is open to the public. The center has free access to the Getty Museum, Getty Library, Getty Research Institute, Getty Foundation, and Getty Conservation Institute.

Getty Villa has also closed this year due to renovation.

two thousand and six

After new expansion tasks and renovations, Getty Villa has reopened as a center for cultural heritage, art, and cultural research.

two thousand and seven

The Stark Contemporary and Modern Sculpture Collection is installed at the Getty Center.

two thousand and eleven

Pacific Standard Time: The Los Angeles Art Exhibition opened from 1945 to 1980. This unprecedented collaboration with over 40 art institutions explores the artistic heritage of post-war Southern California.

two thousand and thirteen

The Open Content Program has been launched, allowing Getty's collection of public domain artworks to be used for free.

This year, Getty also presented the first Getty Medal, the highest honor of the Trust Foundation, aimed at recognizing extraordinary contributions to the arts.

two thousand and fourteen

Getty Publications has launched its virtual library, offering over 250 free books online. Add more books every year.

two thousand and seventeen

Pacific Standard Time: Los Angeles/Los Angeles Release. This larger collaboration with over 60 partners explores Latin American and Latinx art.

two thousand and twenty-one

The Getty Center celebrated its 25th anniversary online with the public and attended in person at the Getty Center and Getty Villas.

The Getty Center, located in Los Angeles, is an art center that integrates art exhibitions, research, education, and leisure. The center was invested and established by the J. Paul Getty Trust, the estate trustee of oil tycoon Jean Paul Getty, and officially opened to the public in 1997.

The architecture and landscape design of the Getty Art Center are unique, including a modern art museum, an art research center, and a beautiful garden. The center is located at an elevation of 881 feet on a cliff in the Santa Monica Mountains, with a parking lot at the foot of the mountain. To avoid damaging the landscape, the parking lot has been underground for up to six floors. Tourists can take the elevator to the ground and then transfer to a tram to go to the art center.

The Getty Art Center collects the most exquisite masterpieces, manuscripts, and old photographs in the United States, showcasing a large collection of European paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and European and American photographic art. It is one of the largest collections of similar art in the United States. At the same time, the center also hosts various temporary and permanent exhibitions, covering a wide range of art works from the Middle Ages to contemporary times. In addition, the center also offers educational programs and activities, providing opportunities for audiences of different ages to learn and explore.