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The Rubenstein Lecture on Connoisseurship—‘Candy Coated Popcorn...’ with Kerry James Marshall

In this year’s “The Michael and Juliet Rubenstein Lecture on Connoisseurship,” join world-renowned artist Kerry James Marshall in celebrating close looking as a source of inspiration. Known for his large-scale paintings, Marshall uses the process of close looking to critically examine art history and reassert the place of the Black figure within the canon of Western painting. Learn directly from the artist and his unique practice of connoisseurship as he explores objects from The Met collection, and shares his perspective on deliberate intent, creative process, and thoughtful composition building.

This series is made possible by the Michael A. and Juliet van Vliet Rubenstein Fund.


Watercolor painting of a tranquil beach scene. A sailboat drifts on the calm sea, while two people walk along the shore.
Video
Delve into Emily Sargent’s luminous watercolors in a talk with Met curator Stephanie Herdrich.
April 27
Stylized urban scene with figures and machinery in motion. Bold use of black and orange illustrates dynamic city life and industrial energy.
Video
For over six decades, artist John Wilson (1922–2015) created powerful and poetic works that reflected his ongoing quest for racial, social, and economic justice.
April 14
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.
April 13
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Untitled (Studio), Kerry James Marshall  American, Acrylic on PVC panels
Kerry James Marshall
2014