Getty and French Consulate Sign Agreement For Cultural Exchange

LOS ANGELES, CA — Getty officials and the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles have entered an agreement to promote exhibitions related to French culture, it was announced Wednesday.

The agreement was signed by Getty president and CEO Katherine E. Fleming and French Consul General in L.A. Julie Duhaut-Bedos at a ceremony Tuesday in Beverly Hills.

"Getty has a long and meaningful relationship with the French Consulate in Los Angeles and has worked with esteemed institutions to bring France's art and culture to local audiences," Flemming said in a statement. "This agreement is a continuation of this commitment and a foundation for further collaboration as Getty expands its global reach and impact."

The agreement outlines that Getty and the French Consulate will jointly promote Getty activities related to French culture. It also encourages opportunities for greater cultural exchange and cooperation with Villa Albertine, a residency program for French global creators, thinkers and cultural professionals.

"This agreement with the Getty acknowledges the important role that museums play in our French American conversation," said Laurent Bili, ambassador of France to the United States. "Here in Los Angeles, it gives us a framework and a vision for our cooperation."

The agreement includes the joint promotion of Camille Claudel, the first major survey of the French sculptor's work in nearly 40 years, according to Getty officials.

Other activities include promotion of exhibitions of the work of painter Gustave Caillebotte and photographer Hippolyte Bayard.

The agreement builds on prior successful Getty and French Consulate cooperation promoting exhibitions, such as "La Surprise: Watteau in Los Angeles" at the Getty Center.

Getty shares art, knowledge, and resources online at Getty.edu and welcomes the public for free at its Getty Center and the Getty Villa.

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