How a 1909 exhibition transformed the Metropolitan Museum of Art
In short: Discover how a single installation of colonial furniture sparked the creation of the Met's dedicated American Wing, evolving from a classical bank façade into a modern masterpiece of museum design.
This video explores the evolution of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, which began in response to a popular 1909 display of colonial furniture and decorative art. Since its 1924 debut—featuring the Branch Bank of the United States' classical façade—the area has changed greatly, including a 1980 enlargement that wrapped the primary building in art galleries and a glass courtyard. Recent renovations have focused on increasing accessibility within the decorative arts galleries of the original building.
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