Events / Los Angeles

Artifacts to Art: Collecting Ancient America in Midcentury L.A.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
This exhibition explores how ancient Mexican artifacts were transformed into prized artworks in mid-twentieth-century Los Angeles, revealing the darker narrative of looting, smuggling, and forgery.
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1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049

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