Curators Stephen Fliegel and Louise Mackie have reinstalled the galleries thematically, rather than strictly chronologically. This format will allow us to present metalworks, sculptures, mosaics, and other remarkable objects to their best advantage, and will enable the display of a number of wonderful textiles that have never been on view for lack of an appropriate way to show them. The themes embodied in these collections–the intermingling of diverse cultures over centuries, influencing and influenced by the evolution of Christianity–are especially resonant today.

I invite you to visit our online curators' tour of the highlights from the new gallery and hope you will come see the new installation in person. I wish you an enjoyable and meaningful experience at The Cleveland Museum of Art.