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Preserving humanity’s finest art against the forces of nature
On Jan. 7, the raging Palisades fires approached the J. Paul Getty Museum, putting about 44,000 ancient and precious art ...
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How the Getty Museum Is Surviving an Inferno
As for the art: Its sculptures sit on pedestals that are designed to slide imperceptibly; this way, if the museum suffers ...
Getty Villa Museum grounds catch fire
The Getty Villa has caught fire in the wind-driven fire burning out of control in Pacific Palisades, according to Los Angeles ...
Editorial: The Getty Museum survived the LA fires practically unscathed. There’s a lesson there for all homeowners.
The J. Paul Getty Museum houses Vincent van Gogh’s “Irises” and many other priceless masterpieces in buildings that were ...
Los Angeles Getty Center’s priceless collection braces for wildfires as evacuation order expands to museum
Los Angeles Getty Center’s priceless collection braces for wildfires as evacuation order expands to museum - The museum is considered the ‘safest place for art during a fire’ ...
Los Angeles artists, collectors reel from wildfires
The city's artists and art collectors are mourning what could amount to billions of dollars in irreplaceable art that went up ...
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Spared from the flames: Getty art centre survives Los Angeles wildfires
Inside, the galleries can be closed off with a vault-like double door that, museum officials say, is practically impenetrable. “Getty staff, the art collections and buildings remain safe from ...