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Lorna Simpson's Decade of Painting Spotlighted in Landmark Met Exhibition

The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents 'Source Notes,' the first museum survey of Simpson's painting practice, featuring over 30 works and spanning a decade of artistic evolution.

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Lorna Simpson's Decade of Painting Gets a Met Spotlight
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Overview

  • Opened on May 19, 2025, 'Source Notes' is on view at The Met in New York through November 2, 2025.
  • The exhibition includes more than 30 paintings, collages, and sculptures, showcasing Simpson's transition from conceptual photography to multidisciplinary artistry.
  • Key works from Simpson's 2015 Venice Biennale debut, such as 'True Value' and 'Three Figures,' are displayed alongside new 2024 pieces from her 'Earth and Sky' series.
  • The show highlights Simpson's use of archival materials, including imagery from Ebony and Jet magazines, star maps, and minerals, to explore themes of identity, memory, and representation.
  • Presented in a non-chronological layout, the exhibition underscores Simpson's layered approach to storytelling across media, cementing her as a leading voice in contemporary art.