[Republicanprofessor]

One of my students visited the Getty this semester and took his own video, which he then gave me. He was fascinated by the architecture, so I did more research on that as well. From tram to all those six buildings at the top, and gardens, it must be the most amazing and ambitious museum yet. Hope to get to the "left" coast sometime to see it.

Are the collections as awesome as the architecture?

[Feiny]

Some of the collections change, but many are permanent. I can spends hours there looking at everything. The new Getty has incredible natural lighting. Plus, they serve beer & wine to make the visit even better. In the summer, they have concerts and dance events. They also have great food & allow you to picnic on the lawn.

[Feiny]

I spent a great deal of time admiring the work of Jan van Huysum. The detail is mystifying. http://www.getty.edu/art/collections/bio/a292-1.html

[kmiller1k]

My husband and I spent last December an afternoon there. He is not much of an art lover and would only look at the collections from the later periods, however he spent the rest of the afternoon out on the grounds enjoying the gardens, view and buildings. Me, I went through the whole compound, awestruck. The collection seems to have an emphasis on very old (1400) art.

At the time we were there, a photography exhibit was in residence. I thought I wouldn't like it as the images were from 30 years ago but I was so taken with the people and compositions I spent far longer in there than I thought I would. Art always surprises.

Also amazing is that the museum is free. With three restaurants and food available on the courtyards. Next time we head down there we are planning to have a meal after viewing.

It wasn't as large as I thought it would be...but it is breathtaking once you arrive off the tram. The views to the Pacific are unbelievable. (Sorry for so many adjectives!)