In the latest edition of Curator in the Spotlight, Elizabeth Cleland reflects on her work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she oversees a vast collection of textiles ranging from majestic tapestries to intricate Flemish needlework and Dutch garments. Cleland speaks about the joy—and the inherent challenge—of caring for such exquisite yet fragile objects. She chronicles the landmark exhibitions that have shaped her career, emphasizing the deep collaboration required to bring large-scale projects to life.

Curator in the Spotlight: Elizabeth Cleland >>

Curator in the Spotlight

The Curator in the Spotlight is a special feature on the CODART website that introduces one of CODART’s members and their work as a curator of Dutch and Flemish art. Every time a different curator writes about their work, projects and exhibitions, and a piece in their collection that is special to them. Recent curators in the spotlight included David de Witt, Lizzie Marx, Júlia Tátrai and Jun Nakamura.