At the Met, Georgia O’Keeffe Evokes American Spirit
NEW YORK—As July 4 approached, this Georgia O’Keeffe canvas in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art came to mind. Rendered in the hues of Old Glory, “Cow’s Skull: Red, White, and…
The Met Features Portraits by Andy Warhol and Chuck Close
NEW YORK—From afar and up close where the detail reveals their mastery, portraits by Andy Warhol and Chuck Close are a sight to see. Large-scale examples are currently featured in the Modern and…
‘Still’: Jenny Saville’s Portrait is a Study of Color and Flesh
NEW YORK—Emphasizing the realistic contours of her subject’s flesh, Jenny Saville’s “Still” captivates viewers. Recently installed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Modern and Contemporary Art gallery, the painting derives impact from its…
On the Met’s Rooftop, a Walk Through the Clouds
NEW YORK—On the rooftop of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the clouds are modular, transparent and reflective, and you can walk through them if you have a timed ticket. Tomás Saraceno‘s “Cloud City”…
Doug and Mike Starn Explore Organic Systems and Structures
NEW YORK—Last Thursday, 20×200 issued a new series of photographs by Doug and Mike Starn. The four images capture “Big Bambú,” the artists’ 2010 rooftop installation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, from…
