Exhibition at the Met, “ Arte del Mer” Artistic Exchange in The Caribbean

Closes January 10th 2021  Arts of Africa , Oceania and the Americas, Gallery 359 Floor 1

This exhibition is about the first inhabitants of the Caribbean and Central America. We will be studying Arts of the America’s in our webinar’s and on our trips, including a visit to Cuba December 2020!

The Metropolitan Museum Fifth Avenue and 81st, lower entrance Main Entrance 84th street .

(Lower entrance is quicker)

Wifredo Lam Painting , Cuban artist of Afro -Chinese descent , drew inspiration from European Cubism and Surrealism.

Wifredo Lam Painting , Cuban artist of Afro -Chinese descent , drew inspiration from European Cubism and Surrealism.

Flying panel Metate 1st-5th century Central region Costa Rica Stone Used to grind corn on created from one boulder.

Flying panel Metate 1st-5th century Central region Costa Rica Stone Used to grind corn on created from one boulder.

Monumental Incense burner 7th-12th century Costa Rica or Nicaragua features mythological reptile on cover. Ceramic.

Monumental Incense burner 7th-12th century Costa Rica or Nicaragua features mythological reptile on cover. Ceramic.

Double-Tiered jar 3rd -4th century PANAMA , Ceramic, Pigment.

Double-Tiered jar 3rd -4th century PANAMA , Ceramic, Pigment.

Double-Tiered jar 3rd -4th century PANAMA , Ceramic, Pigment.

Double-Tiered jar 3rd -4th century PANAMA , Ceramic, Pigment.

Desmond DevenishThe Metropolitan Museum