Laura Filloy Nadal, a Mexican archeologist and curator of the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing at MET, revitalizes the narrative of Ancient American Art. Following significant renovations and discoveries, the wing now tells a more currently relevant story, shifting perspectives by literally altering how maps are presented. The main focus is on the artifacts’ historical context, emphasizing a view of the Americas that challenges previous assumptions. The gallery's redesign aims to engage visitors with an interactive experience that reflects the fluidity of cultural and historical narratives in today's world.
"Flipping the map 180 degrees... It's part of the narrative: you can see the world from any position you want to see it and that's precisely what allows us to understand it."
"The narrative that once connected the pieces had become outdated... most of the discoveries and advances in the understanding of Ancient American Art came after the wing's original inauguration."
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