The Met. Photo: Brett Beyer. Courtesy, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Museums & Galleries
Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck
Dec 5, 2025 - Apr 5, 2026
Description
While famous in Nordic countries, Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck is not well known throughout the rest of the world—even though she earned herself a place as one of the most important modern artists in history. Schjerfbeck lived a difficult life and faced many personal struggles, but she persevered and created a collection of works that showcase her highly original style for portraits and still-life paintings. This exhibition is the first in the US to showcase her work in a major art museum and includes 60 works on loan from other galleries and private collections.
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Features
Accessibility
Large Print
Braille
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
Adaptive Activities
Audio Description
Neurodiverse Programming
Amenities
Has Restaurant Amenity
Type
Museums
International Collections