Opening
The Face of Life: Modern Portraits at The Met — The Met
📍 The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Upper East Side
1000 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10028, Upper East Side, New York, NY
📅 Monday, May 18, 2026
🕐 Sun–Thu 10AM–5PM · Fri–Sat 10AM–9PM
Free
The Face of Life: Modern Portraits at The Met traces the evolution of portraiture from the late 19th century to today, examining how artists have pushed the genre from likeness-making into something psychological, political, and formally radical. The selection spans painting, sculpture, and photography. Broad enough to reward a first-time visitor, specific enough to surprise regulars. Included with Met admission.
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