Recent Acquisitions

Marina Kellen French Director Max Hollein discusses building and caring for the Met collection and the necessity of deaccessioning artworks.

Four beloved paintings of the Sublime have now been given to The Met, and can be seen in the newly endowed Christen Sveaas Gallery.

The latest episodes of MetCollects—our monthly online feature highlighting works of art new to the Museum's collection—celebrate two works of art that elevate language and the printed word.

Now on view at The Met Fifth Avenue, Rashid Choudhury's 1981 tapestry is an aesthetically innovative work by an influential artist, writer, and teacher.

Production Editor Dana Miller introduces two new MetCollects episodes that coincide with three exhibitions at The Met Fifth Avenue.

Sherman Fairchild Foundation Fellow Alexandra Nichols explains why time-based art demands special attention.

Production Editor Dana Miller introduces a new MetCollects episode on Ranjani Shettar's installation Seven ponds and few raindrops.

Production Editor Dana Miller introduces a new MetCollects episode on the early video work of William Wegman.