Remake the Met

The video explores the vastness and organization of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlighting its role as an encyclopedic museum. It discusses the challenges of traditional art categorization and imagines alternative ways to organize the museum. The video encourages active visitor engagement and exploration, emphasizing the importance of how we perceive and interact with art.

What are the implications of categorizing artworks by department in museums?

How does the Met's approach to displaying art reflect broader trends in museum practices?

What role do visitors play in shaping their own experiences in the museum?