Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo presents indigo through stunning objects of creative expression and the astonishing study of a chemical reaction. Blue Gold is among more than 70 exhibitions and programs presented as part of Getty’s 2024 PST ART initiative. Returning in September 2024 with its latest edition, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, this ...
Our littlest visitors and their families are invited to explore toddler-centered folk art, craft, and design! This month for Mini Mingei, we are partnering with Woset. Based in Tokyo, Japan, Woset’s mission is to inspire and nurture the endless imaginations of people of all ages through creative tools and storytelling. On November 15th, we’ll read The ...
In this talk, ceramic artist Yuliya Makliuk will explore sustainable approaches and techniques in artisanal ceramics. As more potters consider how their craft fits into a sustainable future, how can they reconcile a passion for handmade ceramics with the pursuit of a greener, more just society? Yuliya will review the intersection of sustainability and studio ...
Exploring Nature, Tradition, and Identity with Porfirio Gutiérrez Join Porfirio Gutiérrez, a Zapotec master dyer and artist based in Ventura, California, as he examines a rich history of Zapotec weaving legacy and ancestral knowledge of natural dyeing. He will discuss how the seasonal cycles of nature and availability of materials inform the complexity of transforming ...
Join Porfirio Gutiérrez, a Zapotec American master dyer and artist based in Ventura, California, as he examines a rich history of Zapotec weaving legacy and ancestral knowledge of natural dyeing. He will discuss ways in which the seasonal cycles of nature impact the availability of materials while creating works that reflect on the experiences of ...
Join master craftsman Porfirio Gutiérrez for an artist talk and hands-on maker session examining his work, Temporary Spaces, showcased in Blue Gold. Amongst art in the gallery, participants will create their own needle-felted tapestries using hand-dyed wool and handwoven textiles, incorporating Gutiérrez’s felting techniques and the application of dyes to infuse movement and texture into their creations. ...
Join master craftsman Porfirio Gutiérrez for an artist talk and maker session examining his work, Temporary Spaces, showcased in Blue Gold. Taking place within the exhibition, participants will have the opportunity to create their own needle-felted pieces using hand-dyed wool and hand-woven textiles, incorporating Gutiérrez’s felting techniques and the application of dyes to infuse movement ...
Join master craftsman Porfirio Gutiérrez for an artist talk and hands-on maker session examining his work, Temporary Spaces, showcased in Blue Gold. Amongst art in the gallery, participants will create their own needle-felted tapestries using hand-dyed wool and handwoven textiles, incorporating Gutiérrez’s felting techniques and the application of dyes to infuse movement and texture into their creations. ...
Inspired by the indigo-dyed textiles from Burkina Faso represented in Blue Gold, master drummer Dramane Koné and his crew, Djelia Kadi, will perform a harmony of West African drumming and dancing. This event is part of PST ART San Diego and La Jolla Regional Weekend. Presented by Getty, PST ART Weekend makes it easy to explore the diversity ...
Blue Gold Curator-led Walkthrough Join Mingei Curators Emily Hanna and Guusje Sanders for an insightful exploration of Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo. During this walkthrough, the Curators will discuss the themes, historical context, craft techniques, and significance of the works within the exhibition. This event will take place on the Exhibitions Level. ...
