Art enthusiasts around the globe have heard of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Yet, most New Yorkers have failed to come across The Cloisters, which is located in Fort Tyron Park in Washington Heights. The Cloisters opened to the public in 1938, about 60 years after The Met opened. This branch of the Met is devoted […]
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Anthony Caro: On the Roof
Anthony Caro is known for his groundbreaking work of modern sculpture, and the Met’s exhibition of his works honors his artistic innovation. Contrasted against the city’s skyline, five sculptures made up of industrial materials that have been repurposed are displayed without bases. Caro’s work differs from the “ready-made” style of sculpture in that his art […]