Crossroads Installations

At three prominent locations within the Museum—"crossroads" where major paths intersect—new installations examine the idea of cultural interconnectedness. Drawn from diverse areas of the collection, Crossroads tells thought-provoking stories about shared ideas and artistic forms from around the world, presenting the global history of humankind as a narrative of intersections and exchange.

The first three installations address overarching themes that have inspired artists across cultures: Power and Piety, Empires and Emporia, and Mythical Beasts, and in addition, the role of Cyprus as an ancient crossroads.

Listen to Colnaghi Foundation’s podcast with Griff Mann and Andrea Achi, curators of Power and Piety.

Watch the Met’s Insider Insights—Crossroads: Power and Piety

Installation view of Crossroads, on view at The Met from March 6, 2020–ongoing. Photo courtesy of The Met