Lowery Stokes Sims | Met Stories

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

In Episode 2 of Met Stories, independent curator and art historian Lowery Sims talks about her role in bringing diversity to The Met collection of contemporary art.

As part of The Met’s 150th anniversary, Met Stories is a new video series and year-long social media initiative that shares 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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