The getty center los angeles

On a recent visit to Los Angeles, I was able to visit the Getty Center and see the stunning architecture of this design masterpiece.

Jim Cuno reflects on 15 years of the Getty Center, and an exciting 15 to come.

1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles 1974 Richard Meier

Discover the Getty Center Museum and Research Center, founded in 1997. It showcases art from pre-20th century Europe, American and European photography from the 19th & 20th centuries, and iconic works like Van Gogh's Irises. With stunning architecture, gardens, and views of Los Angeles, it’s a must-visit! #GettyCenter #ArtHistory #VanGogh

High in the hills overlooking Los Angeles, The Getty Centre offers a commanding view. “Yeah, on a clear day you can see smog forever,” says a droll Angelino as he stares into the blue-grey gauze which lies lightly over his city on this typically perfect, dry day. That said the Getty, as it is commonly known and which opened 18 months ago, is beautifully appointed on a 46ha site above the San Diego Freeway in Brentwood. It looks from the Pacific Ocean and across the greater Los Angeles area…

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The Getty Center (1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049)

The Center, which opened on December 16, 1997,[3] is also well known for its architecture, gardens, and views (overlooking Los Angeles). Besides the Museum, the Center's buildings house the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Foundation, and the administrative offices of the J. Paul Getty Trust, which owns and operates the Center.

What a beautiful shady terrace to relax after all you have seen in the art collections of the Getty Museum.

The Getty Center is only a few miles away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and the sprawling mansions of Beverly Hills in the Brentwood neighbourhood in the Westside of Los Angeles. This striking complex designed by the architect Richard Meier, includes five pavilions, fountains, gardens and outdoor sculptures. The J.Paul Getty Museum at the…

This is the ultimate guide to visiting the The Getty Center, a spectacular museum in LA's Brentwood neighborhood. You’ll find a history and overview of the museum, a list of must see masterpieces, and must know tips for visiting the Getty Center. R

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The J. Paul Getty Museum (Getty Center), Los Angeles, California, United States - Richard Meier

.@GettyMuseum sits 900 ft above the 405 freeway ensuring beautiful views. Tag photos #LAstory. Photo: @Anthelion_Heli

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The Getty Center is built along two axes that diverge at a 22.5-degree angle. The art galleries lie along one axis and the administrative buildings lie along the other. The axes intersect at the complex's rotunda (shown at the center of this satellite image.) The round feature (lower right) is the art garden created by conceptual artist Robert Irwin.