Solo show
The Roof Garden Commission: Alex Da Corte, As Long as the Sun Lasts
12 Apr 2021 — 31 Oct 2021 at Metropolitan Museum of Art
· New York City
For the 2021 Roof Garden Commission at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Philadelphia-born artist Alex Da Corte presents "As Long as the Sun Lasts," a bold and immersive installation set against the sweeping backdrop of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.
Known for his psychedelic use of color and his engagement with the imagery of everyday consumer culture, Da Corte creates a work that blurs the boundaries between sculpture, performance, and painting. The commission invites visitors to experience art in dialogue with the open sky, the changing light, and the living city below.
Known for his psychedelic use of color and his engagement with the imagery of everyday consumer culture, Da Corte creates a work that blurs the boundaries between sculpture, performance, and painting. The commission invites visitors to experience art in dialogue with the open sky, the changing light, and the living city below.
About the artist
Alex Da Corte
1980
Alex Da Corte is an American conceptual artist who works across a range of different media, including painting, sculpture, installation, performance, and video. His work explores the nuances of contemporary experience by layering inspirations from varied sources, drawing equally from popular…
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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…
