How Doodles Brought Petrit Halilaj to the Met Rooftop

Kosovar artist Petrit Halilaj, inspired by childhood doodles from southeastern European schools, has created “Abetare,” a sculptural installation on the Metropolitan Museum of Art's roof. His work incorporates whimsical bronze and steel sculptures based on these drawings, enhancing New York's skyline. Halilaj's personal history includes surviving the brutal Kosovo war, which deeply influences his art, reflecting themes of memory and resilience.