 |  | | | | Julia Kent | Friday, April 10, 5:30 pm & 7 pm
Gallery 628, European Paintings
See The Met's European Paintings galleries transformed by sounds that explore the intersections of humanity and the natural world.
Cellist and composer Julia Kent spent many years recording with rock bands and singer-songwriters, but as soon as she struck out on her own, she discovered her singular voice. In her masterfully crafted compositions, she layers and loops the sounds of her cello, weaving electronics and field recordings into soundscapes that place humans in dialogue with the natural world around them. Don’t miss Kent as she takes over the European Paintings galleries in an ethereal performance in conjunction with the special installation Ecologies of Painting (Gallery 638), a provocative exploration of how artists shape cultural conceptions of the natural world.
Free with Museum admission
Learn more → |  | | | | VOU Fiji | Friday, April 25 & Saturday, April 26, 6 pm & 7:30 pm
Arts of Oceania Galleries, The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Oceania with an in-gallery performance by one of Fiji’s foremost dance companies.
The renowned company VOU has brought the energy and spirit of Fiji’s rich dance tradition to more than 35 countries since its inception in 2007, ensuring that the living embodiment of this storied heritage lives on through widespread performance and educational initiatives. Now, this foremost ensemble activates the Arts of Oceania galleries in The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing with movement and sound. Join us for this special celebration!
This performance is presented in conjunction with The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing.
Free with Museum admission
Learn more → |  | | Baaba Maal | Saturday, May 30, 7 pm
The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, The Met Fifth Avenue
Tickets start at $35
Buy tickets → | | | | | All prices include fees.
For more information about the exhibitions, including sponsorship credits, see Arts of Oceania.
Julia Kent's performance is made possible by the Sherman Fairchild Foundation.
Events and programming related to the reopening of The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing are made possible by the Breyer Family Foundation, the Ford Foundation, Samuel and Gabrielle Lurie, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and the Thompson Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by Stephen M. Cutler and Wendy N. Zimmermann, Kyveli and George Economou, Ed and Dale Mathias, the Mex-Am Cultural Foundation Inc., and two anonymous donors.
Leadership support for MetLiveArts is provided by the Adrienne Arsht Fund for Resilience through Art.
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Image: Julia Kent, photo by Mikiodo | VOU Fiji, photo by Kama Catch Me Photography | Baaba Maal, courtesy of the artist | The Clarion Choir, photo by Stephanie Berger | | | |
