Event 1: The Getty Center

 

  I have heard of the Getty for a long time for its art collections and stunning views but never got a chance to actually visit it. I finally took the trip yesterday and it was very rewarding and well worth the time. The Getty Museum is built on a hill and I took the tram to get there (very fun). On the edges of the hill you could see both ocean and city. There were also grasslands, maze, and artificial streams that produce a calming and lovely atmosphere for appreciating art.

  I love European impressionist paintings, and I was able to find paintings of some of my favorite painters including Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. Although I've seen their paintings a lot of times on books and albums, seeing them in person was a very different experience and absolutely amazing. Below is Vincent van Gogh's painting Irises.

  Apart from paintings, the Getty Museum also has great collections of sculptures and contemporary photographs. The photograph below caught my eye. I don't remember the name of the photograph, but it shows the difference between dog raised by human and dog who grew in the wild. It made me think about animals in zoos. Maybe sometimes when we try to protect animals, we are actually limiting them. 

  Overall, I would highly recommend visiting the Getty Center. It has been a wonderful experience for me, and I will definitely be visiting again.