The Metropolitan Museum of Art will reopen its Michael C. Rockefeller Wing after a four-year redesign by Kulapat Yantrasast and WHY Architecture. Focused on enhancing visitor experience, the space is now more open and navigable, allowing distinct collections of Africa, Oceania, and Ancient Americas to shine individually while still allowing resonance between them. The redesign emphasizes clearer sight-lines and smoother transitions, resulting in a cohesive experience that places the emphasis on the artworks themselves. The opening will be marked by a festival on May 31, 2025.
The redesign of the Rockefeller Wing at the Met creates a more open, navigable space that honors the distinct collections of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
Kulapat Yantrasast emphasizes empathy and love for the arts, guiding the new design to encourage interaction and appreciation of the unique collections and their histories.
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