The Met Exhibits Roof

Gerald cantor roof garden carol bove will create new sculptures for the met fifth avenue facade february 20 2020 the metropolitan museum of art announced two.

The met exhibits roof.

Gerald cantor roof garden the sixth in a series of commissions for the outdoor space. Gerald cantor roof garden will also be on view. 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. The metropolitan museum of art is one of the world s largest and finest art museums.

Bhabha s work addresses themes of colonialism war displacement and memories of place. 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. Gerald cantor roof garden the eighth in a series of commissions for the outdoor space which boasts stunning views of central park and manhattan. To get here you must go to the second floor find the elevator to the rooftop take it to the top floor and then walk one flight of stairs.

The met s rooftop terrace open from may to late fall is a delightful spot for a breath of fresh air. When the metropolitan museum of art reopens on august 29 this year s eighth annual installation on the iris and b. Titled lattice detour the work. It always is a little bit of a trek to get here.

Visitors are treated to unobstructed panoramic views of nyc s skyline and central park s lush treetops. 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 héctor zamora mexican born mexico city 1974 will create a site specific installation for the met s iris and b. We started with no art staff or even a building.

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. Stream audio guide content for thousands of artworks in the galleries and for select current exhibitions on the met s official soundcloud. Exhibition overview huma bhabha born 1962 karachi pakistan has been selected to 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.