The Vanished Gallery

The Vanished Gallery was an art exhibit held in 2010 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that showcased artworks once owned by the museum but later removed and unaccounted for, often due to theft, loss, or provenance issues. It aimed to highlight the challenges of tracking and recovering lost masterpieces, raising awareness about art theft and the importance of provenance research. The display prompted discussions on cultural heritage, ethical issues in art collection, and the ongoing efforts to recover missing art pieces, emphasizing the need for transparency and diligence in the art world.