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Met Stories: Lowery Stokes Sims—Diversity

Independent curator and art historian Lowery Stokes Sims talks about her role in bringing diversity to The Met collection of contemporary art.

Watch this episode of Met Stories in which independent curator and art historian Lowery Sims talks about her role in bringing diversity to The Met collection of contemporary art.

Made for The Met's 150th anniversary, Met Stories is an award-winning video series and year-long social media initiative that shared unexpected and compelling stories gathered from the many people who visit The Met, whether artists, teachers, curators, actors, Museum staff, designers, thought-leaders, or public figures.

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Lowery Stokes Sims
Independent curator and art historian

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