Solo show
Upcoming
Giacometti in the Temple of Dendur
12 Jun 2026 — 8 Sep 2026 at The Met Fifth Avenue
· New York
This exhibition presents the work of Alberto Giacometti in the distinctive architectural context of the Temple of Dendur. The placement of Giacometti's characteristic elongated bronze figures within this ancient Egyptian temple creates a compelling visual and conceptual conversation between modernist sculpture and antiquity.
About the artist
Alberto Giacometti
1901–1966 · surrealism
Alberto Giacometti was a Swiss sculptor, painter, draftsman and printmaker, who was one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. His work was particularly influenced by artistic styles such as Cubism and Surrealism. Philosophical questions about the human condition, as well as…
About the artist →About the venue
The Met Fifth Avenue
· New York
The Met Fifth Avenue is the primary museum building for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The building is located at 1000 Fifth Avenue, along the Museum Mile on the eastern edge of Central Park in Manhattan's Upper East Side.
