The Met Exhibits Roof

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The met exhibits roof.

It always is a little bit of a trek to get here. Gerald cantor roof garden the eighth in a series of commissions for the outdoor space which boasts stunning views of central park and manhattan. Héctor zamora has been commissioned to create a site specific work for the iris and b. 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 cafe serves wine beer specialty drinks coffee soft drinks light snacks and desserts to pick you up after hours of art and culture. 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. Exhibition overview héctor zamora mexican born mexico city 1974 will create a site specific installation for the met s iris and b. 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.

When the metropolitan museum of art reopens on august 29 this year s eighth annual installation on the 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. Visitors are treated to unobstructed panoramic views of nyc s skyline and central park s lush treetops. Stream audio guide content for thousands of artworks in the galleries and for select current exhibitions on the met s official soundcloud.

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. Titled lattice detour the work. 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. Bhabha s work addresses themes of colonialism war displacement and memories of place.

The metropolitan museum of art is one of the world s largest and finest art museums. Gerald cantor roof garden the sixth in a series of commissions for the outdoor space. 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 met s rooftop terrace open from may to late fall is a delightful spot for a breath of fresh air.