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Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy
12 Jun 2026 — 28 Feb 2027 at Metropolitan Museum of Art
· New York City
This exhibition examines the complex relationship between Western representations of the Orient and historical reality. Through artworks, texts, and cultural artifacts, the show investigates how Orientalism—as both an artistic tradition and a system of knowledge—shaped perceptions of Eastern cultures, societies, and peoples. The exhibition considers the aesthetic appeal, political implications, and lasting impact of these representations on cross-cultural understanding.
About the venue
Metropolitan Museum of Art
· New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, colloquially referred to as the Met, is an encyclopedic art museum in New York City. By floor area, it is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the largest art museum in the Americas. With 5,727,258 visitors in fiscal year 2025, it was the most-visited museum in…