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Modern and Contemporary Art
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Abstract photogram with overlapping shapes, including a comb and geometric patterns, creating a surreal, monochromatic composition. Bold and mysterious.
The Spark of Recognition
How did Tristan Tzara’s unique understanding of Man Ray’s revolutionary use of photography transform art history?
Adrian Sudhalter
October 10
A close-up of the Moon's surface shows intricate details against a dark sky. A white electrical cord runs horizontally with a switch in the foreground.
An Overlooked Partnership
Learn about the decades long affection and admiration between Man Ray and Lee Miller.
Ami Bouhassane
October 10
A graffitied concrete wall in a blacktop court, surrounded by chain-link fencing. Rows of hands expressing different signs fill the court in front of the wall.
Revisiting Attorney Street
Writer Lisa Hsiao Chen reflects on the life and work of Martin Wong, whose landmark painting Attorney Street (Handball Court with Autobiographical Poem by Piñero) tells a story of Manhattan’s Lower East Side in the 1970s and ’80s.
Lisa Hsiao Chen
October 7
A man and woman in a dimly lit gallery observe black-and-white abstract art on dark walls. The mood is focused and contemplative.
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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.
September 25
A bald man in a colorful plaid jacket looks up at a large sculpture adorned with acorns. The setting is an urban plaza, conveying curiosity and contemplation.
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Meet the Artist—The Genesis Facade Commission: Jeffrey Gibson, The Animal That Therefore I Am
Step into the artistic journey of Jeffrey Gibson’s creation of four large-scale figurative sculptures for The Met’s 2025 Genesis Facade Commission. Drawing on Indigenous worldviews and the rich history of bronze sculpture, Gibson explores the interconnectedness of all living beings and the environment in this powerful installation on The Met Fifth Avenue’s iconic facade.
September 18
An array of brightly colored and intricately patterned shapes with a beautiful light-pink watercolored background.
An Eyegay for Florine Stettheimer
Explore Chris Bogia’s original artwork, inspired by Stettheimer’s evocative aesthetics and support of New York’s queer community in the early twentieth century.
Chris Bogia
June 27
A woman in a black outfit sits in a bright studio, smiling softly. Beside her, a vibrant portrait shows a woman's face in red and blue tones.
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Meet the Artist—Lorna Simpson: Source Notes
Go behind the scenes with Lorna Simpson as she prepares for her landmark painting exhibition at The Met.
June 27
Two individuals interact with a tall, red sculpture on a rooftop terrace. The city skyline is visible in the background, creating an artistic and contemplative atmosphere.
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Activation—The Roof Garden Commission: Jennie C. Jones, Ensemble
Tomeka Reid and Luke Stewart activate sound and sculpture.
June 25
Futuristic sculpture of a fragmented, abstract human form in stone against a neoclassical arch. The tone is dynamic and modern amidst classical architecture.
The Fierce Animacy of the (In)Human Ornament
Anne Anlin Cheng
May 16
Portrait of a smiling person with gray curly hair and black glasses alongside a red and black abstract sculpture on a rooftop, with a city skyline in the background.
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Meet the Artist: The Roof Garden Commission: Jennie C. Jones, Ensemble
April 24