The Met Will Expand by Merging With the Nearby Neue Galerie
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Neue Galerie New York, known for its 20th-century Austrian and German art collection, will merge with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2028, creating a significant cultural partnership.
- After the merger, the Neue Galerie will be renamed the Met Ronald S. Lauder Neue, honoring the cosmetics heir who founded the museum in 2001.
- The merger aims to preserve the Neue Galerie’s unique character and ensure the long-term stewardship of its important artworks, including Gustav Klimt’s famous Woman in Gold.
- Max Hollein, the Met’s director, emphasized the opportunity to safeguard both the art and the museum’s vision, while Ronald S. Lauder highlighted the importance of maintaining the Neue’s independent identity, similar to the Met’s Cloisters branch.