Regarding History: American Art in Perspective

Join curators, academics, and artists to mark the end of the American Wing’s 100th anniversary with dynamic conversations and presentations that explore multilayered interpretations of American art and history. Discover how diverse institutions and individuals are bringing history to life for audiences through a variety of engaging approaches that activate digital technologies, showcase innovations in visual and material object-based displays, and center the power of place and the potential for contemporary artistic interventions.


Book discussion announcement for 'The Fine Art of Persuasion' with author Gennifer Weisenfeld at Duke University. Features speakers John Carpenter and Jilly Traganou. Event date: November 13, 2025. Cover art is visually divided with bold text and abstract imagery.
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Reading Modern Art is a new series featuring lively discussion about a new book, with the author and experts in the field.
Gennifer Weisenfeld
November 13, 2025
A green background features two artworks: on the left, a stylized poster of a lamp with elegant, curved lines; on the right, a detailed pencil sketch of an elderly man seated, conveying a calm, contemplative mood.
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In our inaugural event for our new series, Reading Modern Art, Christopher Green
Christopher Green
October 24, 2025
Black and white image with white text, with man wearing all black looking at the camera poised.
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Join us for a conversation with Raul Lopez, founder of LUAR Clothing, and fashion scholar Elena Romero to learn more about themes found in The Met’s Costume Institute exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style
October 21, 2025
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