September Events

An Evening with Artist Lee Bul, Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month–related events, and more. [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [September Events]( [An Evening with Artist Lee Bul]( Talks [An Evening with Artist Lee Bul]( Thursday, September 12, 6:45–7:45 pm Join artist Lee Bul for a conversation about The Genesis Facade Commission: Lee Bul, Long Tail Halo, her first major project in the United States in over 20 years. Lee's work includes four new sculptures that combine figurative and abstract elements for The Met Fifth Avenue’s facade niches. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [The Genesis Facade Commission: Lee Bul, Long Tail Halo](. Free, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Register now →]( [Artists on Artworks—Naudline Pierre on The Met Cloisters]( Talks [Artists on Artworks—Naudline Pierre on The Met Cloisters]( Saturday, September 14, 3–4 pm See The Met collection through artists' eyes. Join artist [Naudline Pierre]( for an exploration of The Met Cloisters. Hear Pierre’s insights and discover connections to her own artistic practice, which draws inspiration from devotional iconography and fantastical narratives. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register. [Register now →]( [Where, in What Form, Shall We Meet Again?: On 20th-Century Art in Korea]( Talks [Where, in What Form, Shall We Meet Again?: On 20th-Century Art in Korea]( Friday, September 20, 5:30–6:15 pm Join scholar Joan Kee to follow the unexpected twists and turns of Korean art from the end of the 19th century until 1970. Building on the artists and ideas in the exhibition Lineages: Korean Art at The Met, Kee illustrates how different approaches to form highlight abundances and endurances in Korean art's 20th century. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Lineages: Korean Art at The Met](. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register. [Register now →]( [Mandalas-An In-Depth Look]( Talks [Mandalas—An In-Depth Look]( Sunday, September 22, 2–3:30 pm Join a group of experts to examine the significance and meaning of the Tibetan mandala. Listen as Christian Luczanits discusses the 11th to 15th-century artistic tradition and conceptualization of the mandala and how it was used to offer a rapid path to enlightenment. Then, hear David Gray expand on these ideas in light of his research on the tantric deity Chakrasamvara. Finally, Tenzing Rigdol addresses how his secular mandalic installation is grounded in this long tradition. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet](. Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register. [Register now →]( [Mary Sully: Native Modern—A Conversation]( Talks [Mary Sully: Native Modern—A Conversation]( Monday, September 30, 2024, 6–7 pm Join Philip J. Deloria, historian and Mary Sully's great nephew, and Met curator Patricia Marroquin Norby for a conversation about the Yankton Dakota artist and her distinctive work, which was informed by her Native American and settler ancestry. The exhibition Mary Sully: Native Modern features the artist’s intricate and colorful drawings that captured meaningful aspects of her Dakota community mixed with visual elements she observed from other Native nations, as well as the styles and aesthetics of urban life. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition [Mary Sully: Native Modern](. This program is supported by Margot P. and John Ernst. Free, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority is given to those who register. [Register now →]( [Met Expert Talks]( Talks [Met Expert Talks]( Join Museum experts, including curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars, for a deep dive into a selection of exhibition objects in the galleries. Hear new insights and untold stories from Met insiders and take a closer look at the works of art. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions. Free, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Gratuito con la entrada al Museo. Atención: el aforo es limitado y se completará por orden de llegada. At The Met Fifth Avenue [Met Expert Talks en español—Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana/Latina]( Martes, 17 de septiembre, 11 am–12 pm Presentada con motivo de la celebración de [Mes de la Herencia Hispana/Latina]( y de la exposición [Grabados mexicanos a la vanguardia](. [Registrese ahora →]( [Celebrating Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month]( Tuesday, September 17, 3–3:45 pm Presented in celebration of [Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month]( and in conjunction with the exhibition [Mexican Prints at the Vanguard](. [Register now →]( At The Met Cloisters [Medieval Art and Ecology]( Friday, September 6, September 13, September 20, and September 27, 3–3:30 pm [Learn more →]( [Family Afternoon-Materials Madness!]( Families [Family Afternoon—Materials Madness!]( Sunday, September 8, 1–4 pm Come ready to look, imagine, and create! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun. Join children’s book author Steven Weinberg to talk about the science of color in art, accompanied by art making and a building challenge. Learn how materials make art come to life! Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years. Materials are provided. Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult, and a caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. [Learn more →]( [Met Escapes—Decorative Arts]( Access [Met Escapes—Decorative Arts]( Tuesday, September 17, 2–3:30 pm For individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners. Take a break from the everyday and share encounters with art. Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited. [Learn more →]( More Events Looking for more? Virtual events are available on [YouTube](, [Facebook](, and our [website]( after they premiere. [See all upcoming events →]( Plan Your Visit See the [Plan Your Visit]( page for more information about buying tickets in advance. Please note our [current opening days and hours for each location](. 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[The Met Fifth Avenue]( 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 [The Met Cloisters]( 99 Margaret Corbin Drive Fort Tryon Park New York, NY 10040 [metmuseum.org]( [Explore]( [Membership]( [Donate]( [Manage Your Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( For more information about the exhibitions, including sponsorship credits, see [The Genesis Facade Commission: Lee Bul, Long Tail Halo](, [Lineages: Korean Art at The Met](, [Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet](, [Mary Sully: Native Modern](, and [Mexican Prints at the Vanguard](. Public programs at The Met Cloisters are made possible in part by The Helen Clay Frick Foundation. For Education program funders, visit [metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport](. For MetLiveArts program funders visit [metmuseum.org/metliveartssupport](. Your support allows the Museum to collect, conserve, and present 5,000 years of world art. [Donate now.]( Images: Portrait of Lee Bul by Yoon Hyungmoon. Courtesy of Studio Lee Bul © Lee Bul | Naudline Pierre (American, 1989). Mythic, 2024. Oil and oil stick on canvas. 96 x 90 in. (152.4 x 243.8 cm). Courtesy of Naudline Pierre and James Cohan, New York. Photo by Dan Bradica | Song Jungin (born 1937). Work O–3, 1973, embroidery on silk, 27 x 65 in. (69 x 165 cm). Courtesy of the artist | Sakya School (Tibet, 16th century). [Mandala of Hevajra](. Tibet, 16th century. Ink and color on cloth, 21 1/4 x 17 15/16 in. (54.0 x 45.6 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Henry and Louise Loeb, 1982 (1982.225) | Mary Sully (Dakota, 1896–1963). [Alice]( (detail), ca. 1920s–40s. Colored pencil, black ink, gilt, white paint, and pastel crayon on paper, 34 3/8 x 19 in. (87.3 x 48.3 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Morris K. Jesup Fund and funds from various donors, 2023 (2023.305) | All other photos by Filip Wolak