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Ancient Near Eastern Art
Five case studies for select recent acquisitions demonstrate the varied and complex nature of provenance research at The Met.
Lucian Simmons, Maya Muratov, Christine E. Brennan, Ria Breed, Anne Dunn-Vaturi, Michael Seymour, and Mary Chan
April 8
Audio
Making and breaking legacies.
June 4, 2024
Video
Have you ever noticed that some old pennies look almost…green? In this experiment, use vinegar and salt to get to the bottom of how and why pennies turn green.
October 20, 2023
Today, The Met is on the cusp of the most impactful changes to its campus since the completion of its current footprint in 1990.
Jhaelen Hernandez-Eli
December 6, 2022
Video
Join Nader Tehrani for a deep dive into the unique and innovative renovation of The Met’s galleries for Ancient Near Eastern and Cypriot Art.
November 22, 2022
Audio
Two scholars consider the displacement of Assyrian people and their art.
Sarah Graff and Sargon Donabed
August 3, 2022
Met staff reflect on artworks that inspire resilience, from a Sumerian limestone statue to a contemporary collage by Wangechi Mutu.
Kim Benzel and The Digital Editors
December 21, 2020
Video
Watch episode nine of Met Stories with Tomás Vega, Sue Jeiven, and Ahmed Badr.
Tomás Vega, Sue Jeiven, and Ahmed Badr
October 22, 2020
Met staff reflect on artworks that were made under extraordinary circumstances, from Henri Matisse's "Jazz" to an opera by Gertrude Stein.
Jennifer Farrell and The Digital Editors
May 15, 2020
In a new set of installations, The Met spotlights universal themes.
Max Hollein
March 10, 2020