Discover Alice Neel’s deeply human portraits that vividly capture the unique character of New York City. | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Queer artists. Kids in Spanish Harlem. Political activists. Discover Alice Neel’s vibrant and deeply human paintings. | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

“It‘s more than a profession... It takes a lot of courage in life to tell it how it is.” — Alice Neel (referring to her work as an artist) Alice Neel was an accomplished and prolific portraitist, who painted in a stark, uncompromising fashion that was honest and concealed no flaws. Throughout her life, she experienced periods of grief and depression, yet used art as a tool to communicate her internal struggle. When painting, Neel was not afraid to openly share her vulnerability through her work.

Step inside Alice Neel’s last residence, on the Upper West Side, where her presence is still felt. This new film, featuring never-before-seen footage of the artist, explores the theme of memory in Neel’s paintings with her son, Hartley, and daughter-in-law, Ginny. | David Zwirner