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An Afternoon with Lorraine O’Grady

Hear artist Lorraine O'Grady reflect on selected works from the exhibition Manet/Degas and the impact that Édouard Manet’s subjects Laure of Olympia, Jeanne Duval, and Charles Baudelaire have had on her work. In this conversation with Merryl H. and James S. Tisch Curator at Large Denise Murrell, O’Grady discusses the enigmatic histories of Laure and Duval and how the latter's story, in particular, has influenced her practice and resonated within her personal life.


Watercolor painting of a tranquil beach scene. A sailboat drifts on the calm sea, while two people walk along the shore.
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Delve into Emily Sargent’s luminous watercolors in a talk with Met curator Stephanie Herdrich.
April 27
A vibrant floral painting featuring large, vivid orange flowers and detailed green leaves.
Video
Join scholar Layla Diba for a richly illustrated lecture exploring the theme of the unrequited love of the nightingale for the rose in Persian art and poetry, inspired by the life and work of Annemarie Schimmel.
March 10
A woman with a contemplative expression stares back from a muted, abstract oil portrait. Soft hues of gray, beige, and pink.
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Curator Dita Amory, conservator Charlotte Hale, and scholar Patricia Berman explore Helene Schjerfbeck's artistic practice, career, and Nordic legacy.
March 8
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