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In this mesmerizing short film about Japanese pottery and porcelain, the human hand and machine work in harmony. Follow the creative process from start to finish—gathering and preparing raw clay, wedging, throwing, firing, glazing, and later presenting finished work in the showroom.
March 25, 2022
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The staff of the Sherman Fairchild Center for Book Conservation, Thomas J. Watson Library, has put together this video to assist our patrons in the care and proper handling of library materials. Please follow these guidelines and help us to preserve our collection for years to come.
March 6, 2022
After World War II, four Museum employees restored a set of beloved medieval tapestries
Amelia Roché Hyde
March 4, 2022
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What’s life like behind the scenes at a museum? This documentary offers a rare glimpse at the inner workings of several North American institutions.
January 7, 2022
A look at the Museum's history of engaging with contemporary artists and the print medium.
Ashley E. Dunn
December 21, 2021
10 books on globalism, place, and performance.
Robyn C. Fohouo
December 17, 2021
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Spirals (1970), a mesmerizing short film by Joyce Chopra, was commissioned for The Met's first mobile exhibition, "Eye Opener: The Spiral Show."
November 12, 2021
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Anita Thacher's enigmatic short film "Homage to Magritte" (1974) comprises five vignettes inspired by the painter's disarming sensibility.
October 29, 2021
Two filmmakers reflect on the pioneering artist, whose feminist thought informed her understanding of the natural world.
Christopher Alessandrini and Stephanie Wuertz
October 20, 2021
Published by cosmetics company Shiseido for nearly 100 years, Hanatsubaki is a mesmerizing record of Japanese style and culture.
Ayaka Sano
September 1, 2021