Thomas P. Campbell
Director Emeritus, Metropolitan Museum of Art | Bridging Art, History, and Cultural Legacy
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Thomas P. Campbell served as Director and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from 2009 to 2017.
Under his leadership, the Met underwent a major $1 billion renovation and expansion. Campbell is a renowned expert on 16th-century European tapestries, having authored several books on the topic.
His keynotes draw connections between art, history, and the cultural narratives that shape our world. Audiences leave Campbell's talks with a deeper appreciation for how the arts can illuminate the human experience across time and geography.
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Weaving narratives in museum galleries
As the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Thomas P. Campbell thinks deeply about curating-not just selecting art objects, but placing them in a setting where the public can learn their stories. With glorious images, he shows how his curation philosophy works for displaying medieval tapestries-and for the over-the-top fashion/art of Alexander McQueen. (From The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curated by Chee Pearlman and David Rockwell.)
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2012 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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