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The Met Debuts Lorna Simpson's First Museum Survey of Paintings

‘Source Notes’ showcases over a decade of Simpson’s painting practice, blending archival imagery with abstraction to explore identity and memory.

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

  • The exhibition, titled 'Source Notes,' opened on May 19, 2025, at The Met Fifth Avenue and runs through November 2, 2025.
  • Featuring over 30 works, the show includes paintings, collages, and sculptures that span Simpson’s evolution as a painter over the last decade.
  • Key pieces from Simpson’s 2015 Venice Biennale debut, such as 'True Value' and 'Three Figures,' are on display alongside newer works like 'did time elapse' (2024).
  • Simpson’s practice draws heavily on archival materials, including imagery from Ebony, Jet, the Associated Press, and the Library of Congress, reimagined through layered compositions.
  • Curated by Lauren Rosati, the exhibition is accompanied by a major monograph with essays from Hilton Als, Adrienne Edwards, David Breslin, and Rosati, reflecting on Simpson’s impact as a contemporary artist.