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Blue woman and pink eggs
Risographs in Watson Library
Artists explore the potential of a new printmaking technology.
William Blueher
December 15, 2021
Joe Baker poses in front of a painting
Committing to the Beauty of Lenape Art
How Joe Baker reclaimed a historic artform in order to assert his Lenape identity.
Benjamin Korman
November 23, 2021
Painting of two medium-dark skinned boys sitting behind a round table. They are sitting in an empty room with a fireplace on the background.
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Radical Figuration in the Spirit of Alice Neel and Robert Henri
A conversation with David Antonio Cruz on the occasion of the exhibition Alice Neel: People Come First.
David Antonio Cruz
October 5, 2021
A photograph of a ceramic sculpture in the shape of roots of a plant side by side with a hand drawing of the same object.
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How to Draw Rhythmic Lines
Draw inspiration from modern ceramics and practice drawing rhythmic lines, surface texture, and organic shapes.
Jessica Houston
August 22, 2021
A sketchy drawing of a face
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How to Sketch Movement
Explore gesture, movement, and dramatic lighting in Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s studies of urban entertainment.
July 25, 2021
An unfolded accordion book featuring characters inspired by objects from the #MetKids Map
Make a Mix-and-Match Accordion Book with Guest Contributor Il Sung Na
Create a book of your very own mix-and-match characters inspired by real artworks at The Met with this activity from children's book author and illustrator Il Sung Na.
Il Sung Na
June 17, 2021
Image of a woman to the right with rouged cheeks and makeup. To the right of the woman is a cropped out image of a painting of an 18th century French aristocrat. The background is blurred.
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How To Do Your Makeup Like an 18th-Century French Aristocrat
Ever wanted to master the look of an eighteenth-century French aristocrat? Join Cecilia Zhou, Senior Guide at the Harvard Art Museums, for a step-by-step makeup tutorial and art history lesson on Jean Marc Nattier's Portrait of a Woman (1753) from The Met collection.
Cecilia Zhou
May 21, 2021
The Met Fifth facade
Making Portraits Personal with Guest Contributor John Parra
Award-winning illustrator John Parra shows #MetKids how portraits can reveal more than just what a person looks like.
John Parra
May 20, 2021
The Met Fifth facade
Timeless Designs, Timely Interpretations: Celebrating Student Designs
Students from across the country submitted original designs inspired by this year’s Costume Institute exhibition, About Time: Fashion and Duration.
Leon Christian, Sven Larsen, Niles Marthone, Samantha Santana, and Chloe Lovelace
March 18, 2021
Photo of The Met's facade with installation art piece between two columns.
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Meet the Artist — Carol Bove on The séances aren’t helping
Go behind the scenes with the artist who made The Met’s 2021 facade commission.
Carol Bove
March 11, 2021