Tag: Hollein, Max

Museums Rename Artworks and Artists as Ukrainian, Not Russian

A year into the war, institutions face pressure to note the Ukrainian roots of artworks and artists long described as Russian. It’s not always simple to write a wall label.

That Painted Greek Maiden at the Met: Just Whose Vision Is She?

Two German archaeologists use science to recreate the lost colors of antiquity. Historians debate just how authentic their version of the past really is.

Daniel Weiss, Met Museum’s Chief Executive, to Step Down

Daniel H. Weiss was a stabilizing force, but his departure raises questions about whether the museum’s two-pronged management structure still works and will continue.