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Here I Sette My Thynge to Sprynge

Managing Horticulturist Caleb Leech discusses the significance of the start of spring both at The Cloisters and in the medieval calendar.

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The Creative Process of Manaku and the Pahari Painters: Layers of Memory

A paper conservator reveals the unique artistic method by which the Pahari painters translated the gods of literary epic onto polished paper.

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After Three Hundred Years of Fading, a Dutch Masterpiece Is Digitally Restored

Three centuries of light exposure caused a famous still life to fade. Here's how a team of conservators and curators brought it (digitally) back to life.

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Getting "Meta" with Spies in the House of Art

Douglas Eklund, associate curator in the Department of Photographs, introduces the next topic for the Teen Advisory Group's blog posts: the exhibition Spies in the House of Art: Photography, Film, and Video.

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The Dining Room at The Met: A Distinguished History

Marketing Director Lisa Vrod and Satellites Manager Katie Didrichsen of Restaurant Services detail the history of The Met’s Dining Room.

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Bring Your Curiosity: Introducing the 2017–18 Season of MetLiveArts

Limor Tomer, general manager of Concerts and Lectures, unveils the dynamic new season of MetLiveArts programming.

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Power Paper: the Amate Manuscripts of Alfonso García Tellez

Associate Museum Librarian for Interlibrary Services and Digital Initiatives Robyn Fleming discusses some of the rare handmade bark paper (amate) books by Mexican artist Alfonso García Tellez.

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A Harmonious Ensemble: Rediscovering the Department of Musical Instruments

Visiting Committee Member Rebecca Lindsey announces a new publication chronicling the history of the Department of Musical Instruments.

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Sonic Storytelling with 3-D Audio at The Met

Managing Editor and Producer Nina Diamond shares insight into the collaborative production and complex layers that underlie The Met's first 3-D audio experience.

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Exploring Coptic Prayers Written on Venetian Paper

Hagop Kevorkian Curatorial Fellow Alzahraa K. Ahmed summarizes her recent investigation into the production dates of two Coptic codices in the Department of Islamic Art's collection.