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The Nation
1 month ago
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The Cosmopolitan Modernism of the Harlem Renaissance

The exhibition 'Harlem on My Mind: Cultural Capital of Black America, 1900-1968' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969, surprisingly lacked any fine art by Black artists. [ more ]
Vulture
2 months ago
Design

The Met's Tremendous Harlem Renaissance Show Redefines Modernism

Exhibition correcting historical wrongs
Reevaluating modernism through Harlem Renaissance lens [ more ]
Metmuseum
2 months ago
Design

Met Exhibition to Present the Harlem Renaissance as the First African American-led Movement of International Modern Art

The exhibition explores Black artists' portrayals of modern life during the Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism.
Significant support for the exhibition comes from foundations, corporate sponsorship, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago
Design

Harlem is now truly on the Met's mind

The Harlem Renaissance was a significant cultural movement in the 20th century, but its artists were often overlooked by major museums.
The Met's new exhibition on the Harlem Renaissance marks a significant shift in recognizing and representing Black artists and their contributions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Design

The Met Aims to Get Harlem Right, the Second Time Around

The first exhibition dedicated to African American culture at the Metropolitan Museum lacked art, leading to pushback and protests by the Black Emergency Cultural Coalition.
The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism exhibition at the Met showcases over 160 paintings, sculptures, and photographs, marking a significant shift towards inclusion and recognition of Black art history. [ more ]
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Time Out New York
2 months ago
Design

A first look at The Met's gorgeous, history-making Harlem Renaissance exhibition

The Harlem Renaissance was a significant cultural movement that shaped global literature, music, and art.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is opening an exhibit to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Black artists and intellectuals in 'The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism'. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
Design

Inside the Met Gala 2024 Exhibition: 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion', where AI and scents are fashion-forward

Fashion exhibition 'Sleeping Beauties' at the Met integrates AI and sensory technologies to enhance viewer experience. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 week ago
Design

At the 2024 Met Gala, the most memorable looks ventured beyond the garden party theme

Fashion and nature serve as metaphors for each other in the cyclical and transient aspects of life. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Design

Met exhibition review: 2024's spring show is a feast for the senses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's fashion exhibition highlights the sensory experience of fashion beyond visuals. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 week ago
Design

Inside the Sleeping Beauty' exhibit that doubles as this year's Met Gala theme | amNewYork

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is showcasing a fashion exhibit called Sleeping Beauties, offering a multisensory experience involving smell, sound, and touch. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 months ago
Design

New York Metropolitan uncovers' close ties between Africa and the Byzantine Empire

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is hosting a small exhibition called Africa & Byzantium, which explores the artistic relationship between Africa and Byzantium.
The exhibition sheds light on a underrepresented area of art history and showcases a new field of interdisciplinary studies on medieval Africa. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 months ago
Design

Acquisitions round-up: stained glass window by Tiffany's greatest female designer finds new home at the Met

Sarah Cochran, a Pennsylvania philanthropist, supported women's suffrage and commissioned a stained-glass window from Tiffany Studios.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will install the window, attributed to Agnes Northrop, for the centenary of the American Wing. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago
Marketing

One of the biggest social media jobs in the art world is now up for grabs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is hiring a senior social media manager for its global social media strategy, with a salary of $110,000-$120,000. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

An Artist From Kosovo Takes Flight

Petrit Halilaj's project Abetare draws inspiration from children's doodles, transforming them into sculptures displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Meet New York's Hot Dog King, who sleeps in his van outside the Met to protect his coveted spot

Dan Rossi, the Hot Dog King, has been selling hot dogs outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art for nearly 20 years, becoming a Big Apple legend.
Despite facing hardships like losing his home and business empire, Rossi's determination to protect his spot and stand against city regulations remains strong. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Metropolitan Museum of Art to return 16 looted sculptures to Cambodia and Thailand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will be returning 16 ancient sculptures to Cambodia and Thailand that were tied to looting.
The sculptures were linked to art dealer Douglas Latchford, who was indicted in 2019 for selling antiquities illegally. [ more ]
Time Out New York
5 months ago
Design

Here's what's coming to The Met in 2024

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is set to premiere two new exhibits: 'Women Dressing Women' and 'Don't Forget to Call Your Mother'
The Met has announced several new exhibits and programs for 2024, including 'Cycladic Art' and 'The Poetry of Chinese Painting'. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
6 months ago
Design

The Big Review: Africa & Byzantium at Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Africa & Byzantium exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases the long history of cross-regional interaction on the African continent.
The exhibition presents nearly 200 Medieval objects spanning different time periods and geographical regions.
The exhibition highlights the artistic development of early Byzantine culture, the rise of Christianity in Africa, and Ethiopian and Coptic art. [ more ]
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