Inside the Met
โ 9 ยท 2021 ยท 56m ยท Documentary
The largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday with a treasure trove of landmark exhibitions. When COVID-19 strikes, the world shuts down and, for the first time in its history, the Met closes its doors. Then comes another crisis: in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, there are urgent demands for social justice.
Episodes
1. The Birthday Surprise56m ยท The Metropolitan Museum of Art's 150th birthday is upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the art institution to close its doors for the first time in history, while facing financial losses and a battle to protect artistic treasures.
2. All Things to All People?56m ยท The Metropolitan Museum of Art confronts its historical record on inclusion, exclusion and diversity in art and staffing.
3. Love and Money56m ยท The Metropolitan Museum of Art faces a new financial reality following its fall 2020 reopening, with philanthropists and art collectors stepping in to help keep the museum alive.More Like This
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