The Metropolitan Museum of Art is reportedly planning a major retrospective of the American artist Cy Twombly, scheduled for 2029. Evidence of the exhibition surfaced through a job posting for a researcher, which describes a comprehensive show featuring paintings, sculptures, and drawings that explore Twombly’s career across two continents and the influence of ancient myths and literature on his work. While the Met and the Cy Twombly Foundation have not yet officially confirmed the exhibition, the listing remains active on several professional platforms.
This would mark the first US retrospective for Twombly in over 30 years, the last being held at MoMA in 1994. Since that time, Twombly’s critical and market standing has ascended significantly, with his works now considered central to the postwar canon and fetching record prices at auction. A career-spanning exhibition at the Met would solidify his legacy as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, following major international retrospectives at Tate Modern and the Centre Pompidou.