Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism: African American cultural legacy unveiled at MET in NYC

NEW YORK CITY, THE U.S. - FEBRUARY 21: New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) is currently hosting an extraordinary exhibition titled "Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism," which delves into the rich cultural legacy of African American artists during the early 20th century.This exhibition features a diverse array of artworks, including paintings, photographs, sculptures, and films, offering a unique perspective on the everyday experiences and interpretations of modern life by African American artists residing in Harlem during the 1920s and 1940s. This period, famously known as the "Great Migration," witnessed millions of African Americans leaving the discriminatory rural areas of the southern United States in search of better opportunities and social equality. Considered the most comprehensive study of the Harlem Renaissance in New York since 1987, the exhibition is a testament to the pioneering spirit of African Americans in the realm of international modern art. Speaking to Anadolu on Wednesday (Feb. 21), Max Hollein, CEO and Director of the MET Museum, emphasized the significance of this exhibition, stating that it serves as a vital celebration, examination, and overview of the Harlem Renaissance. (Footage by Selçuk Acar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)