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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
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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
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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
Painting of two men against green and white background with title text on top
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Alice Neel: People Come First
Watch American artist Alice Neel (1900–1984) speak about her painting and activism.
Alice Neel
March 4, 2021
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What is a Monoprint? With Guest Contributor Lulu Delacre
Lula Delacre shares how she designed the cover of Luci Soars.
Lulu Delacre
February 18, 2021
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Imaginary Patron Hours with Guest Contributor Mo Willems
Children's book author and illustrator Mo Willems contributes a doodle and draw activity for #MetKids to print out and use to get creative.
Mo Willems
January 14, 2021
Composite image of El Greco's "View of Toledo" (left) with a pen and ink drawing inspired by the painting (right)
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How to Draw Landscapes
Explore scale, composition, and light by creating your own landscape inspired by El Greco’s View of Toledo.
December 13, 2020
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Virtual Teens Take The Met! Coming Soon to Screens Near You!
Join The Met as it hosts an online teen night full of activities, art making, and performances.
Kayla Gillman
November 5, 2020