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ors, and artists to foster greater appreciation of works of art. This year, Met curator Kelly Baum will join in conversation with Wangechi Mutu, whose sculptures, The NewOnes, will free Us, have graced The Met's historic façade since September 2019. Together, they'll explore the artist's creative process as well as the works' presentation, iconography, and cultural and art historical references. Their discussion will also open out onto current events and the role of art institutions in promoting equity and justice. Learn more about the sculptures below: https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2019/facade-commission-wangechi-mutu Generous contributions from longtime friends, who have joined this event for 15 years, recently helped the Museum acquire one of Wangechi Mutu’s façade sculptures, The Seated III (2019), for its permanent collection. Women and the Critical Eye has never been a ticketed event, so we hope you might consider making a gift to help support the Museum and the purchase of works by women artists. We would be thrilled to have your support at any level! Donate: https://secure.metmuseum.org/event/benefit/6002?cs=40057 Questions? Contact us by email at critical.eye@metmuseum.org, or by phone at (212) 396-5305. Credits: Video Production: Managing Producer: Kate Farrell Producers: Hillary Bliss, Melissa Bell Editor: Stephanie Wuertz Recording and technical management: Paul Caro, Bryan Martin Wangechi Mutu artwork: © Wangechi Mutu. Courtesy of the Artist and Gladstone Gallery , New York and Brussels Selected archival images: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en Subscribe for new content from The Met: https://www.youtube.com/user/metmuseum?sub_confirmation=1 #TheMet #Met150 #MetAnywhere #Art #Museums © 2020 The Metropolitan Museum of Art