The Met Exhibits Roof

When the metropolitan museum of art reopens on august 29 this year s eighth annual installation on the iris and b.

The met exhibits roof.

We started with no art staff or even a building. Visitors are treated to unobstructed panoramic views of nyc s skyline and central park s lush treetops. Bhabha s work addresses themes of colonialism war displacement and memories of place. Gerald cantor roof garden the eighth in a series of commissions for the outdoor space which boasts stunning views of central park and manhattan.

Given its place atop the met roof it suggests that viewers consider their place within a universe that s expanding whose dimensions and possibilities frequently defy linear ideas of how things. Experience great met exhibitions anew or for the first time with our lavishly illustrated must read catalogues. Titled lattice detour the work. The met s rooftop terrace open from may to late fall is a delightful spot for a breath of fresh air.

It always is a little bit of a trek to get here. Its collection includes more than two million works of art spanning five thousand years of world culture from prehistory to the present and from every part of the globe. Exhibition overview héctor zamora mexican born mexico city 1974 will create a site specific installation for the met s iris and b. The met roof garden is a wonderful place to get a drink enjoy an art exhibit and take in a gorgeous view of central park and the buildings surrounding the met.

Gerald cantor roof garden the sixth in a series of commissions for the outdoor space. Gerald cantor roof garden will also be on view. The metropolitan museum of art is one of the world s largest and finest art museums. Now at the met explore rich articles and multimedia features about the museum s current exhibitions events and performances announcements behind the scenes activities and more.

The cafe serves wine beer specialty drinks coffee soft drinks light snacks and desserts to pick you up after hours of art and culture. Exhibition overview huma bhabha born 1962 karachi pakistan has been selected to create a site specific installation for the met s iris and b. Get to know the exhibition making the met 1870 2020 and reflect with us on what makes a museum and the power of art in our lives. Stream audio guide content for thousands of artworks in the galleries and for select current exhibitions on the met s official soundcloud.