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Nominated for an Academy Award, this live-action short film playfully chronicles the construction of the Tishman Building at 666 Fifth Avenue in New York City.

This short film provides an opportunity to take a closer look at the Met's seven beloved "Unicorn Tapestries." Produced for the 1974 exhibition “Masterpieces of Tapestry,” it recounts the tale depicted in the works and explains the symbolic meaning of these mythic creatures, including their purifying and restorative powers.

A film that uses multiple and distorted images and color of soap bubbles.

A collection of twenty short films, averaging 2-3 minutes, by various filmmakers depicting American life, intended to be shown in a continuous loop at the American Pavilion of the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. Some releases of the film include ten extra minutes of rough cuts.

Promotional film extolling the wonders to be seen at the New York World's Fair.

This lyrical portrait of the Cathedral of Chartres was produced for the 1970 exhibition, “The Year 1200,” a centerpiece of The Met’s centennial celebration. Accompanied by a rich choral score, the film focuses on the dramatic architecture, stained glass, and characterful sculptures adorning the cathedral—all of it an ode to the humanistic spirit. Featuring still photography by Francis Thompson.

Nominated for an Academy Award, this live-action short film playfully chronicles the construction of the Tishman Building at 666 Fifth Avenue in New York City.

This short film provides an opportunity to take a closer look at the Met's seven beloved "Unicorn Tapestries." Produced for the 1974 exhibition “Masterpieces of Tapestry,” it recounts the tale depicted in the works and explains the symbolic meaning of these mythic creatures, including their purifying and restorative powers.

This short film provides an opportunity to take a closer look at the Met's seven beloved "Unicorn Tapestries." Produced for the 1974 exhibition “Masterpieces of Tapestry,” it recounts the tale depicted in the works and explains the symbolic meaning of these mythic creatures, including their purifying and restorative powers.

A film that uses multiple and distorted images and color of soap bubbles.

A collection of twenty short films, averaging 2-3 minutes, by various filmmakers depicting American life, intended to be shown in a continuous loop at the American Pavilion of the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. Some releases of the film include ten extra minutes of rough cuts.

Promotional film extolling the wonders to be seen at the New York World's Fair.

This lyrical portrait of the Cathedral of Chartres was produced for the 1970 exhibition, “The Year 1200,” a centerpiece of The Met’s centennial celebration. Accompanied by a rich choral score, the film focuses on the dramatic architecture, stained glass, and characterful sculptures adorning the cathedral—all of it an ode to the humanistic spirit. Featuring still photography by Francis Thompson.

Displays the hypnotic rhythms and flashing precision of the sewing machine.