There is no shortage of sources for inspiration in NYC. An afternoon outing to the Met always cures me of any sort of creative blockage or general malaise. If some Egyptian treasures can’t fix it, then maybe staring at a Vermeer can, or now a stroll through the incredible new wing of Islamic art.
“The grand reopening of a suite of 15 dramatic New Galleries for the Art of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and Later South Asia took place at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on November 1. The greatly enlarged, freshly conceived, and completely renovated galleries house the Metropolitan’s renowned collection of Islamic art—one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of this material in the world. Design features within the new space will highlight both the diversity and the interconnectedness of the numerous cultures represented.”
Here are just a few of the objects that are inspiring me. Enjoy!
As you read above, the Islamic wing of the Metropolitan Museum reopened after being closed for renovations since 2003. The richness and diversity of the treasures in the collection makes for a true visual feast. There’s way too much to be absorbed in one visit, so I’m sure I’ll be heading back over and over again to get recharged.
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