Max Hollein: Exploring the Met beyond the glamour of the Met Gala | Talk to Al Jazeera

The Met is not just the venue for the glittering Met Gala, but also a trove of fine human creation. Since 1870, it has welcomed millions, becoming the most-visited museum in the United States. The Met's galleries span ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian civilisations to European masterpieces and Byzantine and Islamic art. The museum is now transforming its African art galleries, offering a new perspective on its rich heritage. Join us as Max Hollein, chief executive and director of the Met, discusses the museum’s evolving landscape. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #art #museum #metgala #met #metropolitanmuseumofart #maxhollein #history #islamicart #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeera #culture