“Everything you’re looking for lies behind the mask you wear.” ““Dalai Lama
To complement our exhibition “Becoming Another: The Power of Masks,” which is now on view, we’ve launched “Movie Masks,” a new Friday-night film series. Across cultures, geography, and time, masks have consistently been used to transform the self. “Movie Masks” examines how this idea manifests itself in film.
Below, we’ve selected some of the most iconic masks featured in films from the series. How many can you identify? Scroll down for the answers!