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Art Explained

Throughout 2013, The Met invited curators from across the Museum to each talk about one artwork that changed the way they see the world.

One of Nairy Baghramian's sculptures installed in the Met's niches for the Facade commission.

Join artist Nairy Baghramian for a conversation about The Facade Commission: Nairy Baghramian, Scratching the Back.

Join Stephan Wolohojian, John Pope-Hennessy Curator in Charge, and Ashley Dunn, Associate Curator, to virtually explore Manet/Degas.

Vincent  Van Gogh’s Cypresses hangs on a wall in a wooden frame. The painting depicts tall trees on the left side with a swirling sky behind.

Gain a deeper understanding of Van Gogh’s artistic process through new discoveries from recent technical studies of Wheat Field with Cypresses and Cypresses in The Met collection. Hear from Museum experts about how these examinations have enriched our understanding of Van Gogh’s materials and process and shed light on his artistic vision.

Image of the artist cecily brown in front of an abstraction.

Join artist Cecily Brown and Met curator Adam Eaker for a conversation about Brown’s engagement with art history, influences from The Met collection, and her own singular artistic practice.

The Paradox of the Fool

Unpack the peculiar ways the jester challenged the medieval social order

"It’s like an extraordinary kind of life that is in the process of procreation."

"I think it is one of the first conceptual art projects that I’m aware of."

"Being able to recognize a face is one of those fundamental survival skills."

"This painting is incredibly honest; Pollock isn't trying to fool us in any way."

"Medieval art is very much about a multi-media experience."

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