Current Exhibitions

Photographic Treasures from the Collection of Alfred Stieglitz

Through February 26, 2012

This exhibition, which coincides with the exhibition Stieglitz and His Artists: Matisse to O'Keeffe, presents some forty-eight photographic treasures by Anne Brigman, Alvin Langdon Coburn, F. Holland Day, Gertrude Käsebier, Joseph Keiley, Heinrich Kühn, Edward Steichen, Clarence White, and others.
Romare Bearden (1911–1988): A Centennial Celebration

Through March 4, 2012

Romare Bearden's vibrant mural-size tableau The Block (1971) is on view as part of a centennial celebration of the artist's birth.

Drawings and Prints: Selections from the Permanent Collection

Through March 25, 2012

This exhibition presents a rich range of works on paper dating from the late fifteenth century to the present day.
Tibetan Arms and Armor from the Permanent Collection

Through April 29, 2012

This installation presents approximately forty highlights from the Museum's extensive collection of rare and exquisitely decorated armor, weapons, and equestrian equipment from Tibet and related areas of Mongolia and China, dating from the eighth to the twentieth century.

Lyrical Visions: Paintings from North India

Through May 28, 2012

This exhibition presents paintings produced in the north Indian regional courts of Malwa, Mewar, Bundi, Sirohi, Marwar, Agra, and Gujarat from the fifteenth to the seventeenth century. The style and metaphorical presentation of this "lyrical" painting tradition has its roots in illustrated manuscripts made for Jain and Hindu patrons.
Breaking the Color Barrier in Major League Baseball

Through June 17, 2012

The selection of baseball cards illustrating some of the earliest and most illustrious players who moved from the Negro Leagues into the Majors is taken from the Jefferson R. Burdick Collection.

Historic Images of the Greek Bronze Age: The Reproductions of E. Gilliéron & Son

Through June 17, 2012

This exhibition focuses on the work of Swiss-born Emile Gilliéron (1850–1924) and his son, Emile (1885–1939), who were among the foremost art restorers of their time.
Highlights from the Modern Design Collection: 1900 to the Present, Part II

Through July 1, 2012

This installation of modern and contemporary design objects features new acquisitions and other important works from the past century to the present.

Fabergé from the Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation Collection

Long-term Installation

This selection of works by Fabergé from Matilda Geddings Gray's sumptuous collection is on long-term loan at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Iconic works from the House of Fabergé have not been on public view in New York since 2004.

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