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Met staff reflect on artworks that were made under extraordinary circumstances, from Henri Matisse's "Jazz" to an opera by Gertrude Stein.
Jennifer Farrell and The Digital Editors
May 15, 2020
The Met Fifth facade
We reached out to creators of our favorite #MetGalaChallenge entries to learn firsthand what went into the making of their DIY'd Met Gala looks.
Maria Kozanecka
May 11, 2020
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The digital editors pick 12 of their favorite episodes from The Met’s award-winning series.
The Digital Editors
May 5, 2020
Composite image of Suzuki Kiitsu's "Irises and Moth" and a drawing of irises inspired by the painting
Video
Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a botanical drawing exercise that focuses on composition and building shapes through simplified forms.
May 3, 2020
Detail from Nicolas Poussin's "Blind Orion Searching for the Rising Sun"
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Consider one of the masterpieces of The Met collection, a painting by Nicolas Poussin, as a Met curator reflects on its meaning and shares new perspectives given the experience of our current moment.
May 2, 2020
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In an exclusive interview, Michael Cunningham talks with Rachel High about his latest short story, “Out of Time.”
Rachel High
May 1, 2020
Composite image of Michael Zacchea siting in the Greek and Roman galleries at The Met, flanked by two Greek and Roman statues to either side; the text "Met Stories" appears in the center of the image
Video
Watch episode five of Met Stories with Michael Zacchea.
Michael Zacchea
April 30, 2020
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Chief External Relations Officer Nancy Chilton takes a look back at the history of The Met Gala, from its inception in 1948 to the red carpet spectacle of today.
Nancy Chilton
April 30, 2020
A screenshot from Animal Crossing depicting a museum that looks like The Met
Here's how to download Met artworks into the game.
The Digital Editors
April 27, 2020
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Met staff reflect on artworks that have brought them solace, from a Winslow Homer painting to ancient board games.
Stephanie L. Herdrich and The Digital Editors
April 17, 2020