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The Met Fifth facade
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Half the World and All of Time: Asian Art at the Met
Discover Asia through the eyes of the Met's incomparable curatorial staff. This series delves into the remarkable diversity and richness of the continent's cultural traditions as reflected in one of the finest and most comprehensive art collections in the world.
John T. Carpenter and Joseph Scheier-Dolberg
December 3, 2015
The Met Fifth facade
Video
Half the World and All of Time: Asian Art at the Met
Discover Asia through the eyes of the Met's incomparable curatorial staff. This series delves into the remarkable diversity and richness of the continent's cultural traditions as reflected in one of the finest and most comprehensive art collections in the world.
Maxwell K. Hearn and John Guy
October 1, 2015
The Met Fifth facade
Video
Half the World and All of Time: Asian Art at the Met
Discover Asia through the eyes of the Met's incomparable curatorial staff. This series delves into the remarkable diversity and richness of the continent's cultural traditions as reflected in one of the finest and most comprehensive art collections in the world.
Soyoung Lee and Zhixin Jason Sun
October 1, 2015
Y.Z. Kami on Egyptian mummy portraits
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The Artist Project: Y.Z. Kami
Artist Y.Z. Kami reflects on Egyptian mummy portraits in this episode of The Artist Project.
June 22, 2015
Il Lee on Rembrandt van Rijn's portraits
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The Artist Project: Il Lee
Artist Il Lee reflects on Rembrandt van Rijn's portraits in this episode of The Artist Project.
June 22, 2015
Nina Katchadourian on Early Netherlandish portraiture
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The Artist Project: Nina Katchadourian
Artist Nina Katchadourian reflects on Early Netherlandish portraiture in this episode of The Artist Project.
March 25, 2015
John Baldessari on Philip Guston's "Stationary Figure"
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The Artist Project: John Baldessari
Artist John Baldessari reflects on Philip Guston's Stationary Figure in this episode of The Artist Project.
March 25, 2015
Kehinde Wiley on John Singer Sargent
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The Artist Project: Kehinde Wiley
Artist Kehinde Wiley reflects on the paintings of John Singer Sargent in this episode of The Artist Project.
March 25, 2015
Card showing Daisy Murdock in a whimsical hat with a bow, and an arrow and heart at her chest
Becoming the Advertisement: Daisy Murdoch as "Cupid" on 1880s Tobacco Cards
Collections Management Coordinator Rebekah Burgess discusses a series of tobacco cards featuring Daisy Murdoch, a burlesque actress of the 1880s.
Rebekah Burgess Abramovich
July 29, 2014
Portrait of Marie Joséphine Charlotte du Val d'Ognes used for Detective Stories about Met Treasures, Part 1: A Single Painting lecture
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Detective Stories about Met Treasures, Part 1: A Single Painting
Hidden within some works are entirely unexpected narratives that reveal new layers of understanding. How do research, chance, and intuition unlock their secrets? Explore three great works from the collection.
April 2, 2014