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In Part 2 of this two-part program on the natural phenomenon of light and its representation in art, Austrian art historian Sir Ernst Gombrich discusses reflection.
September 22
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In Part 1 of this two-part program on the natural phenomenon of light and its representation in art, Austrian art historian Sir Ernst Gombrich discusses illumination, shadows, and the direction of light source.
September 22
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This film offers a rare look into the life and work of the artist Lillian Bassman, who helped introduce an avant-garde sensibility to the American newsstand.
July 23
Rare reproductions of medieval illustrated manuscripts.
Michael Carter
June 17
Expanding access to a landmark provenance and cultural heritage resource.
Robyn Fleming and Amy Hamilton
May 20
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Tour of Central Park with historian Charles Beveridge exploring Olmsted's design and history today.
April 22
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
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The Met visits Helen Frankenthaler’s studio as she reflects on a six-decade career redefining abstract painting with her experimental soak-stain technique.
December 11, 2025
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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Step inside the gallery and watch as conservators, technicians, curators, and the artist Richard Avedon and his assistants bring his Mission Council to life.
September 4, 2025