Sanford Biggers, Félix Fénéon and the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s history of itself are some of the exhibitions that remain open to the public. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
Ronald Lauder Gives Major Arms and Armor Gift to the Met
By Gotham Rex on December 9, 2020
The galleries will be named after the collector, whose 91-object gift is the museum’s most significant since 1942. Source: New York Times
Why This Billionaire Will Never Leave New York
By Gotham Rex on November 26, 2020
For the cosmetics mogul and philanthropist Leonard Lauder, the city, with its museums, public transit and parks, is an explorer’s delight. Source: New York Times
Frick Announces Plans for Its Two-Year Stay in Breuer Building
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2020
While its mansion is under renovation, the Frick will show its permanent collection in the Brutalist building owned by the Whitney and recently occupied by the Met. Source: New York Times
New York’s Reopened Museums: Where to Go and What to See
By Gotham Rex on September 10, 2020
What you need to know before venturing back out to see art, from safety precautions to the exhibitions still on view. Source: New York Times
A Visitor’s Guide to MoMA and the Met
By Gotham Rex on August 28, 2020
What you need to know before you head back to the museums, from safety precautions to the exhibitions still on view. Source: New York Times
How the Met Was Made
By Gotham Rex on August 27, 2020
The Metropolitan Museum of Art reopens, commemorating its 150-year anniversary with an exhibition that asks: How does this museum give an account of itself today? Source: New York Times
In His Own Words: Jacob Lawrence at the Met and MoMA
By Gotham Rex on August 27, 2020
In 1996, the activist artist found inspiration at two of his favorite museums. The discussion that followed, with a Times critic, revealed a man of his generation, whose art is as timely as ever. Source: New York Times
Is New York’s Arts Diversity Plan Working? It’s Hard to Tell
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2020
While the CreateNYC program increased funding for smaller neighborhood arts organizations, it never required institutions to disclose the demographic data that would help measure progress. Source: New York Times
The Met Is Reopening: Grab Your Timed Ticket and View Jacob Lawrence
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2020
With fewer people and more protocols, the country’s largest museum is ready to welcome visitors again. Source: New York Times
Museums and Other New York Cultural Institutions Can Open Aug. 24
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2020
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that museums would be allowed to open at 25 percent capacity and with timed ticketing in place. Source: New York Times
Cuomo: NYC Museums, Other Cultural Institutions Can Open Aug. 24
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2020
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that museums would be allowed to open at 25 percent capacity and with timed ticketing in place. Source: New York Times
Met Museum Acquires Two Sculptures by Wangechi Mutu
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2020
The new additions are from the series that is on display on the museum’s Fifth Avenue facade. Source: New York Times
Met Museum Plans to Open in Late August
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2020
If New York’s phased reopening goes according to plan, museums will be allowed to open as early as July 20. Source: New York Times