How curators build world-class collections through donor relationships
In short: This workshop explores the history of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's photography department. Watch as experts examine the intersection of institutional collecting and private philanthropy while standing among works acquired during Philippe de Montebello's tenure.
Curator Malcolm Daniel traces the evolution of photography scholarship and acquisition at The Met. The session, a collaboration between The Met and The Frick Collection's Center for the History of Collecting in America, examines how museums and donors interact to shape art history.
Held within galleries featuring works acquired under the directorship of Philippe de Montebello, the event focuses on the complex dynamics between institutions and the individuals who fund them.
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