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Exhibition

Man Ray: When Objects Dream

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Exhibition Tour—Man Ray: When Objects Dream

Join Stephanie D’Alessandro, Leonard A. Lauder Curator of Modern Art and Senior Research Coordinator, and Stephen Pinson, Curator in the Department of Photographs, to virtually explore Man Ray: When Objects Dream.
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Articles, Audio, and Video

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Man Ray in Collaboration | Sunday at The Met
Learn about Berenice Abbott, Kiki de Montparnasse, and Lee Miller, three of Man Ray’s collaborators.
November 16, 2025
Dusty floor with intricate geometric patterns partially covered by a thin layer of dust. Soft footprints disrupt the dust, adding texture and intrigue.
Nonconformist Spirits
How did two of the twentieth century’s most important artists engender mutual growth in their radical art?
Dawn Ades
October 10, 2025
A woman with closed eyes rests her head on a surface, holding an ornate African mask. The sepia-toned image conveys a serene and introspective mood.
More Than a Muse
Discover Kiki de Montparnasse’s influence on Man Ray’s photography as much more than a muse.
Mark Braude
October 10, 2025
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Essays

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Man Ray’s Rayographs: A Multi-Collection Assessment Organized by The Met
See how conservators, curators, and data scientists combined darkroom practice, scientific analysis, and digital tools to explore the artistry of Man Ray’s rayographs.
December 10, 2025