From the Met to the Met: Anselm Kiefer & Wagner's Ring May 2, 2009

In the first collaboration between the Metropolitan Opera and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Wagner-inspired works by contemporary artist Anselm Kiefer will be shown at Gallery Met. The exhibition titled 'From the Met to the Met: Anselm Kiefer and Wagner's "Ring"' coincides with the revival of Otto Schenk's acclaimed production. Anselm Kiefer, born in Germany in 1945, is internationally known for his work in painting, sculpture, and large scale installations.