 |  |  | |  | | | | Curator Talk—Giacometti in the Temple of Dendur | Tuesday, July 14, 3–4 pm
Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education
Join Stephanie D'Alessandro, Leonard A. Lauder Curator of Modern Art and Senior Research Coordinator, Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, and Aude Semat, Associate Curator, Department of Egyptian Art, for a collaborative exploration of the exhibition Giacometti in the Temple of Dendur, which brings together for the first time at The Met the work of Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966) in one of New York's most iconic spaces. Learn more about Giacometti's figures, which stand alone or in groups on the temple platform, placing one of the great sculptors of the 20th century in dialogue with the ancient civilization that strongly influenced his art and practice.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Giacometti in the Temple of Dendur.
Free, though advance registration is required. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Register now → |  | | | | Drop-in Drawing—Belvedere Castle | Friday, July 10, 6–8 pm
The Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court, The Met Fifth Avenue
Experience The Met collection through creative drawing challenges with expert teaching artists. In this special session, draw inspiration from the Gothic and Romanesque revival hybrid architectural styles seen on the exterior of Belvedere Castle in Central Park. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own sketchbook. For visitors of all ages.
Due to the forecasted rain, we have moved the location from Belvedere Castle in Central Park to Gallery 548, Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship.
Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children 12 and under with an adult, and a care partner accompanying a visitor with a disability. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
Learn more → | Events take place at The Met Fifth Avenue or The Met Cloisters unless otherwise noted.
Giacometti in the Temple of Dendur is made possible by the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation.
It is co-organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Fondation Giacometti, Paris.
Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship is made possible by the Placido Arango Fund and the Gail and Parker Gilbert Fund.
Additional support is provided by The Schiff Foundation, Gilbert and Ildiko Butler, and The Michael and Patricia O'Neill Charitable Fund.
For Education program funders, visit metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport.
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Images: Alberto Giacometti, Woman of Venice II, 1956. Painted bronze. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection, 1998 © 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York | Photo by Argenis Apolinario | | | |
