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Oceania Art Exhibition Returns: 650 Masterpieces Celebrate Heritage

6/1/2025

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The Art of Oceania exhibition makes a grand return to the Metropolitan Museum in New York after a four-year transformation. Showcasing over 650 masterpieces from 140 cultures, it celebrates the rich heritage of Maori and Pacific art. A Maori delegation adds depth, honoring ancestral ties and Indigenous viewpoints. The exhibition opens this Saturday, inviting all to explore its profound significance.

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The Art of Oceania exhibition makes a grand return to the Metropolitan Museum in New York after a four-year transformation. Showcasing over 650 masterpieces from 140 cultures, it celebrates the rich heritage of Maori and Pacific art. A Maori delegation adds depth, honoring ancestral ties and Indigenous viewpoints. The exhibition opens this Saturday, inviting all to explore its profound significance.