About Us
A catalyst for scholarship on modernism across media, disciplines, and geographies, the Research Center mission is to foster the understanding and appreciation of modern art, including Cubism, its origins and influence.
Founded in 2013 by Leonard A. Lauder and a group of anonymous donors, the Center supports publications and programs, such as study days and film screenings. As well as online archives and research projects, it also organizes focused research exhibitions linked to works in the Leonard A. Lauder Cubist Collection. The Center’s Advisory Committee invites Distinguished Scholars to the Center, and awards fellowships, enabling scholars to pursue their own work. The Center promotes a dynamic, open, and lively research culture with its community of pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and mid-career fellows, who meet together to discuss their writing, projects, and ideas. They participate in The Met fellowship program, engaging with the museum’s collections, and gaining behind the scenes insights.
Research Resources
All research resources
Leonard A. Lauder Cubist Collection at The Met
Research the Leonard A. Lauder Cubist Collection, held by the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, including works by Georges Braque, Juan Gris, Fernand Léger, and Pablo Picasso.
Vincenc Kramář Notes
Explore previously unpublished notes written by the Czech art historian Vincenc Kramář following his visit to Picasso’s 1913 exhibition at the Moderne Galerie in Munich.
The Modern Art Index Project
A regularly updated and expanded directory of galleries and individuals that made significant contributions to the promotion and dissemination of international modern art.
Fellowships and Grants
Fellowships
Fellows
Learn about our current and past cohorts of Pre-Doctoral, Post-Doctoral, and Mid-Career Fellows and their work while in residence in the Research Center.
Distinguished Scholars
Each year, we appoint one Distinguished Scholar, by invitation only, to contribute to the intellectual life of the Research Center and work in residence at the Museum.
Grants and Residencies
Publication Grants
We award up to six grants per year to support publications in the fields of modern art, theory, and visual culture. Learn more and apply here.