Fran Lebowitz: Pretend It’s a Museum

Fran Lebowitz goes behind-the-scenes to The Met’s Paintings Conservation Lab to see Rembrandt’s “Aristotle with a Bust of Homer” (1653). Along the way, she tells her favorite story of visiting The Museum and contemplates the impossibility of choosing a favorite object in The Met’s collection.

You can view Rembrandt’s “Aristotle with a Bust of Homer” (1653) in our European Paintings Galleries.

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Artworks:

Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) (Dutch, Leiden 1606–1669). “Aristotle with a Bust of Homer,” 1653. Oil on canvas, 56 1/2 x 53 3/4 in. (143.5 x 136.5 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, special contributions and funds given or bequeathed by friends of the Museum, 1961 (61.198)

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973). “Gertrude Stein,” 1905–6. Oil on canvas, 39 3/8 × 32 in. (100 × 81.3 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Bequest of Gertrude Stein, 1946 (47.106) © 2023 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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I see Fran's name, I watch and am never disappointed.

[dylanjames]

I don't think I've EVER seen Fran this happy before!

[nicpreen]

I want Fran to come out with an Anthony Bourdain’s parts unknown like series. I could watch her talk about anything for hours.

[GaitaPonto]

Fran is my favorite thing at The Met now.

[fitzroviasclown]

I met Fran last year in Oxford. It was such a pleasure to speak to her and she even drew the loveliest doodle in my copy of the Fran Lebowitz Reader. What a woman!

[remsan]

That Rembrandt looked like it's glowing from the inside, it's amazing. Rembrandt's chiaroscuro is next level.

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I need a three hour video of fran talking about art

[lmiller]

I've never seen her so visibly happy.

[echeveria]

Wonderful. Yes! Let´s have Fran be a regular MET commentator- each week/month a different part of the museum. How fabulous would that be?

[backto-ilne]

LOL Fran. The second she opens her mouth, I start laughing. Great video. I love her anecdots and I love Rembrandt.

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I LOVE Fran Lebowitz. She is so unpretentious and pure fun.

[xlefty]

This should be a series. Also, Fran is always a gift.
Thank you @TheMet

[doshiepowers]

More Fran on art and culture inside the institutions please

[-trisld-]

Your favorite story also told a Marvelous story about you...
You at your core, even from childhood, had a discernment and unique sensibility, which applies to all you say and do. Thank you.

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[magicknight]

This is my first experience with Fran and I'm loving it!!! She is awesome! This could have been 20 minutes longer 😄

[ronaldvillardo]

Make it a series! I'd love to hear Fran commenting on the Met's assets

[lfeb]

So agree with her sentiment in this! I hate the question "What is your favorite _?" It's ridiculous!

[JeanneStabile-ee]

People who restore art have amazing, and unsung talents! More videos interviewing them please!