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Provenance Research at The Met
Four provenance researchers at The Met present case studies that convey the diverse and often complicated nature of their work.
Lucian Simmons, Christine E. Brennan, Gloria de Liberali, Riva Arnold, and Jennifer Day
April 9
Discover how American sculptor George Grey Barnard’s fascination with medieval European art inspired an enterprising collection and the eventual foundation of The Met Cloisters.
Shirin Fozi and Julia Perratore
November 13, 2025
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In a collaborative research project between The Met and the Republic of Iraq, cutting-edge technology uncovers the story of an ancient Mesopotamian sculpture.
September 30, 2025
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, 2025
Discover the fascinating history behind these enigmatic objects.
Joseph Alexander MacGillivray
January 24, 2024
Met director and chief executive officer Max Hollein provides an update on the recent restitution of sculptures from the collection
Max Hollein
December 18, 2023
Met director Max Hollein provides an update on The Met’s work on cultural heritage and, more broadly, The Met’s engagements across the globe.
Max Hollein
October 3, 2023
Met director Max Hollein reflects on current discussions about cultural property, provides background on The Met collection, and previews several important initiatives.
Max Hollein
May 9, 2023
New interpretive labels help visitors navigate the role of the decorative arts in negotiating race, labor, colonialism, and global commerce.
Marlise Brown
April 12, 2023
Learn about The Met's collecting practices and provenance research.
Max Hollein
March 13, 2023