Space, Part 2: Behind the Scenes at The Met | Immaterial | Season 2, Episode 3 #podcast

What is hidden in the ’empty’ spaces of an art museum? The Met is more than a museum of art. It is a city unto itself: population 2,000, with a transient population of 5 million. The Met is 21 buildings nested together like puzzle pieces, and it takes 400,000 light bulbs to illuminate all the spaces. But who actually changes those light bulbs? In this episode, peek behind the curtain and meet the people who maintain the hidden ecosystem of The Met. Featured artworks: Coffin of Irtirutja, 332–250 BCE. Egypt: Vincent van Gogh, Cypresses, 1889: Guests: Marco Leona, David H. Koch Scientist in Charge, The Met Eric Breitung, research scientist, The Met Anna Serotta, conservator, Objects Conservation, The Met Louisa Lam, security officer, The Met Frida Escobedo, architect For a transcript of the episode and more information,