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A photograph of the artist Zizipho Poswa sitting at her work station, pictured on an iPhone, against a faded installation view of the exhibition "Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room."
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Meet the Artists: Zizipho Poswa
Meet Zizipho Poswa, one of the many contemporary artists whose work is featured in "Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room."
July 28, 2022
Archaeologist Ulrike Koch Brinkmann painting a copy of an ancient Greek sculpture
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Spotlight: The Modern Invention of Ancient White Marble
Archaeologists Vinzenz and Ulrike Koch Brinkmann reflect on how reconstructing the former color of an ancient Roman bust can help us better understand history.
July 7, 2022
The artist Chuma Maweni sitting in a stool, the image framed in an iPhone against a blurry background of the exhibition "Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room."
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Meet the Artists: Chuma Maweni
Meet Chuma Madeni, one of the many contemporary artists whose work is featured in "Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room."
June 30, 2022
The Kachrylion Kylix greek terracotta vase
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An Enigmatic Eros in Flight: A Masterpiece of Greek Vase Painting
Discover the mythological scenes of an exceptional drinking cup made in Athens and currently on loan to The Met.
Mario Iozzo
June 21, 2022
Gallery view with introduction panel of Art Work Artists Working at The Met
Art Work: Artists Working at The Met
Since 1935, The Met has held a biennial exhibition of artwork submitted by staff. This year, for the first time, the show is open to the public.
Ann C. Collins
June 17, 2022
Detail of an ink and watercolor painting on paper with plants, leaves, and other organic elements
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Immaterial: Paper
Get a handle on palm-sized ephemera in The Met collection.
May 25, 2022
The artist Roberto Lugo is seen on an iPhone screen against a backdrop of the Afrofuturist period room currently installed at The Met.
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Meet the Artists: Roberto Lugo
Meet Roberto Lugo, one of the many contemporary artists whose work is featured in "Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room."
May 11, 2022
Illustrated portrait of Grace Calame-Mars and Carolyn Halpin-Healy
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Art and Medicine
Hear how art education improved nurses’ clinical observation skills and strengthened empathy, which became valuable tools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grace Calame-Mars and Carolyn Halpin-Healy
May 11, 2022
Illustrated portrait of Virgil Ortiz
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Art Rooted in the Earth
Discover how creating earthenware pottery connects artist Virgil Ortiz to his Native American heritage.
Virgil Ortiz
May 4, 2022
Illustrated portrait of Reena Esmail
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Composing New Harmonies
Hear from composer Reena Esmail on how working between the worlds of Western and Indian classical music uplifts her sense of purpose and connection to humanity.
Reena Esmail
April 27, 2022