If you didn’t already know, I am absolutely obsessed with the Getty Center. It’s a great place to spend a day observing not only art, but architecture, people and the great outdoors. When I was first living in LA several years ago, I would head up to the Getty by myself and spend hours in my own personal “heaven” of solitude and beauty. Now, I take visitors and friends and am pleased to see they enjoy its magnificence almost as much as I do. Last Sunday, we attended the opening weekend of the new Herb Ritts photography exhibition in the West Pavilion (AMAZE-BALLS!). Unfortunately, we weren’t able to take any photographs in the exhibit, but below is the entrance to the exhibit (which I was able to snap) and one of his more well-known images I pulled from his website. The exhibit runs until the end of August, so if you have the opportunity, SEE IT!
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| Southeast Upper Terrace - Getty Center |
After lunch, we headed over to survey the and 17th & 18th century furniture in the Getty’s permanent collection – where we were able to snap away as much as our little hearts desired. It’s breathtaking what they used to do with wood! Below are a few detail shots of desks and cabinets with extraordinary marquetry work. Why don’t people put this same level (or even half) of passion into their work anymore. Just a little food for thought!
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| I dare someone to try this! |
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