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What makes someone an artist? 🧑‍🎨 In celebration of Black History Month, hear Betye Saar, Ulysses Jenkins, and other Black artists on what it takes to be creative: gty.art/3XUyAMU

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"When I was told about an equestrian club in Compton, my first thought was that I would see a giant arena with horses. But, to my surprise, it was in the backyard of her home!" Meet the Compton Jr. Posse through Melodie McDaniel's lens: gty.art/3J1MHt9

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Happy Pisces season! Pisces are believed to be generous and adaptable, but also a little moody. Sound like a Pisces you know? Scroll this 🧵 to reveal the dos and don'ts of Pisces season according to medieval astrology. ♓️ [1/4]

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Today marks 83 years since Executive Order 9066 forced over 120,000 Japanese Americans into concentration camps. Photographer Dorothea Lange was hired by the government to document the forced relocation of these families. She made images of life before, during, and after the camps.

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Happy birthday, Paul R. Williams—the architect behind some of the most iconic buildings of Los Angeles. A very important 🧵.

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Can you name this ancient god? *Hint* ▪️His crown has ivy and BERRIES ▪️He likely would have been holding a cup ▪️It's national drink wine day. Take your guess in the comments.

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🦋 Art meets activism in the work of María Magdalena Campos-Pons. The Cuban-born artist is known for exploring histories of migration, slavery, and indentured servitude experienced by her Nigerian and Chinese ancestors, commemorating those affected by injustices past and present.

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Looking for more art and culture in your life? There’s a Getty event for you! Rainbows, queens, paintings of men, and more. www.getty.edu/calendar/

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☝️Only 5 days left to apply! gty.art/jpcaworkshop

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What fashion elements can you identify in these artworks? [🧵1/6]

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Happy Caturday! This kitty just joined our collection, and we need your help naming it. Drop names in the replies. Next weekend, we'll post the best ideas to an Instagram Stories poll to choose a winner.

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happy valentine's day 💞 [🧵1/2]

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"One thing that injustice has done to me is it hasn’t made me bitter but want to create a better picture, you know?” —John Simmons A native of Chicago, the photographer and Emmy-winning cinematographer has been capturing powerful images since the mid-1960s.

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And the winner of the Getty SUPER Bowl is... 🏆 Situla with a Frieze of Athletic Contests from the Roman Empire. Congrats to all who participated. This year's competition was well rounded. Until next season! 🥣

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🔦 Get up close and personal with the techniques and materials behind this 19th-century pastel by Edgar Degas. Step inside Getty's paper conservation studio with Associate Conservator Michelle: gty.art/4aM5qb1

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Explore the Alps from the comfort of home. Take in these 19th-century representations of Europe's largest mountain range, created when advances in mapping and mountaineering made the region more accessible than ever.

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🚨Calling all HBCU undergraduate students and recent graduates!🚨 Are you interested in a career in conservation and allied fields? Apply to attend a photographic conservation workshop this July. Applications due February 21, 2025: gty.art/jpcaworkshop [🧵1/2]

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🦔 What do you see when you look at this manuscript? Drop a reply, then read on. 🧵

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