On Monday, June 16th, seniors from Krakus Senior Center PSC, part of the Polish and Slavic Center (PSC), embarked on a cultural journey to one of the world’s most renowned museums – The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Our group was warmly welcomed by Grace Rago, who made us feel like honored guests from the very first moment. Her presence added warmth and special meaning to our visit – we are truly grateful! The main focus of our tour was the newly reopened Michael C. Rockefeller Wing. Within its galleries, we experienced a fascinating journey through the art of Africa, Oceania, and the ancient Americas. Sculptures, masks, textiles, and ritual objects touched us deeply with their energy, symbolic depth, and extraordinary beauty. We also had the opportunity to visit the exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” , which highlights elegance, identity, and history through the lens of Black fashion, as well as the moving installation Lorna Simpson: Source Notes, a poetic interplay of image and word, past and present. As our visit continued, we explored other parts of the museum – we were enchanted by classical Greek and Roman sculptures, Turkish ornamentation, the intricate beauty of Islamic mosaics, and stunning medieval and Renaissance collections. Every step in the MET felt like a real encounter with history – not from the pages of a book, but face to face, up close. It was more than just a trip – it was a reflective journey, both into global cultures and into ourselves.
