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These Twin Marvels of Art Conservation Are Now Seen as Looted Works

The Met returned two looted ancient Greek drinking cups after new evidence revealed their illicit provenance, highlighting issues in museum accountability.

The Biggest Surprise at the Met's Egypt Show? Live Performance

Egypt's identity as part of Africa challenges long-held scholarly separations, promoting a more inclusive understanding of cultural heritage.

These Twin Marvels of Art Conservation Are Now Seen as Looted Works

The restoration of Greek drinking cups showcases conservation skills but reveals issues with provenance involving looted antiquities.

These Twin Marvels of Art Conservation Are Now Seen as Looted Works

The Met returned two looted ancient Greek drinking cups after new evidence revealed their illicit provenance, highlighting issues in museum accountability.

The Biggest Surprise at the Met's Egypt Show? Live Performance

Egypt's identity as part of Africa challenges long-held scholarly separations, promoting a more inclusive understanding of cultural heritage.

These Twin Marvels of Art Conservation Are Now Seen as Looted Works

The restoration of Greek drinking cups showcases conservation skills but reveals issues with provenance involving looted antiquities.
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With Brush and Ink, Tong Yang-Tze Brings a Message of Freedom to the Met

Taiwanese calligrapher Tong Yang-Tze prepares for a historic exhibition at the Met, showcasing ancient artistry in a modern context.
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Here are all the art exhibits coming to the Met Museum this fall

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is offering an extensive fall exhibition series featuring diverse historical and cultural themes.
The exhibitions illustrate both contemporary and historical artistic expressions, aiming to engage audiences with broad cultural insights.

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New York Metropolitan uncovers' close ties between Africa and the Byzantine Empire

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is hosting a small exhibition called Africa & Byzantium, which explores the artistic relationship between Africa and Byzantium.
The exhibition sheds light on a underrepresented area of art history and showcases a new field of interdisciplinary studies on medieval Africa.

Here are all the art exhibits coming to the Met Museum this fall

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is offering an extensive fall exhibition series featuring diverse historical and cultural themes.
The exhibitions illustrate both contemporary and historical artistic expressions, aiming to engage audiences with broad cultural insights.

Download 1,600+ Publications from the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Books, Guides, Magazines & More

The Met is not only a museum but also a longstanding publisher with a rich digital archive.

New York Metropolitan uncovers' close ties between Africa and the Byzantine Empire

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is hosting a small exhibition called Africa & Byzantium, which explores the artistic relationship between Africa and Byzantium.
The exhibition sheds light on a underrepresented area of art history and showcases a new field of interdisciplinary studies on medieval Africa.
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The MET Opens Exhibition on the Diverse Career of Underrecognized Modernist Architect Paul Rudolph

The exhibition 'Materialized Space' showcases Paul Rudolph's radical architectural contributions from September 30, 2024, to March 16, 2025.

the MET to showcase built and unbuilt visions of 20th century architect paul rudolph

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting its first major exhibition dedicated to the work of architect Paul Rudolph from September 30, 2024, to March 16, 2025.

What designers can learn from a misunderstood modernist

Paul Rudolph's architecture elicits mixed reactions, highlighting a split between appreciation and disdain for his brutalist designs.

The MET Opens Exhibition on the Diverse Career of Underrecognized Modernist Architect Paul Rudolph

The exhibition 'Materialized Space' showcases Paul Rudolph's radical architectural contributions from September 30, 2024, to March 16, 2025.

the MET to showcase built and unbuilt visions of 20th century architect paul rudolph

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting its first major exhibition dedicated to the work of architect Paul Rudolph from September 30, 2024, to March 16, 2025.

What designers can learn from a misunderstood modernist

Paul Rudolph's architecture elicits mixed reactions, highlighting a split between appreciation and disdain for his brutalist designs.
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MET COSTUME INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES 2025 SPRING SHOW THEME

The upcoming exhibition will explore the significant impact of Black dandyism on fashion and culture.

Anthropologie's "Stunning" New Holiday Collab Has Tons of Vintage-Inspired Essentials

The collaboration between Anthropologie and The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a unique blend of elegance and historical design for holiday celebrations.
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This NYC museum is the most popular business of all time on Yelp

Yelp celebrates its 20th anniversary by ranking the top businesses, with the Metropolitan Museum of Art as the most popular destination.

The Top 20 Most Popular Businesses Of All Time Have Been Revealed & Two Are In NYC

Yelp's 20 Most Popular Businesses for 2023 highlights NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park Conservancy as significant cultural spots.

This NYC museum is the most popular business of all time on Yelp

Yelp celebrates its 20th anniversary by ranking the top businesses, with the Metropolitan Museum of Art as the most popular destination.

The Top 20 Most Popular Businesses Of All Time Have Been Revealed & Two Are In NYC

Yelp's 20 Most Popular Businesses for 2023 highlights NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park Conservancy as significant cultural spots.
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The late Dakota artist Mary Sully in four key works at the Metropolitan Museum

Mary Sully's artwork, long unseen, is finally showcased in a significant exhibition at The Met, highlighting her unique perspective as a Yankton Dakota artist.

Native Modern Art: From a Cardboard Box to the Met

Mary Sully's hidden artwork finally receives recognition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The late Dakota artist Mary Sully in four key works at the Metropolitan Museum

Mary Sully's artwork, long unseen, is finally showcased in a significant exhibition at The Met, highlighting her unique perspective as a Yankton Dakota artist.

Native Modern Art: From a Cardboard Box to the Met

Mary Sully's hidden artwork finally receives recognition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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We Were Sitting on a Bench Resting Our Tired Legs Late in the Day'

The Metropolitan Museum of Art visit transformed my perspective on art and personal identity. It inspired deeper connections between creativity and self.

The Met Museum Is Rebounding, but Not With International Visitors

The Metropolitan Museum of Art saw increased local and domestic visitors compared to pre-pandemic levels, but international visitors remain significantly lower.

At the 2024 Met Gala, the most memorable looks ventured beyond the garden party theme

Fashion and nature serve as metaphors for each other in the cyclical and transient aspects of life.
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Met exhibition review: 2024's spring show is a feast for the senses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's fashion exhibition highlights the sensory experience of fashion beyond visuals.

Inside the Sleeping Beauty' exhibit that doubles as this year's Met Gala theme | amNewYork

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is showcasing a fashion exhibit called Sleeping Beauties, offering a multisensory experience involving smell, sound, and touch.

Met exhibition review: 2024's spring show is a feast for the senses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's fashion exhibition highlights the sensory experience of fashion beyond visuals.

Inside the Sleeping Beauty' exhibit that doubles as this year's Met Gala theme | amNewYork

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is showcasing a fashion exhibit called Sleeping Beauties, offering a multisensory experience involving smell, sound, and touch.
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Inside the Met Gala 2024 Exhibition: 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion', where AI and scents are fashion-forward

Fashion exhibition 'Sleeping Beauties' at the Met integrates AI and sensory technologies to enhance viewer experience.

One of the biggest social media jobs in the art world is now up for grabs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is hiring a senior social media manager for its global social media strategy, with a salary of $110,000-$120,000.

An Artist From Kosovo Takes Flight

Petrit Halilaj's project Abetare draws inspiration from children's doodles, transforming them into sculptures displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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The Met's Tremendous Harlem Renaissance Show Redefines Modernism

Exhibition correcting historical wrongs
Reevaluating modernism through Harlem Renaissance lens

Harlem is now truly on the Met's mind

The Harlem Renaissance was a significant cultural movement in the 20th century, but its artists were often overlooked by major museums.
The Met's new exhibition on the Harlem Renaissance marks a significant shift in recognizing and representing Black artists and their contributions.

Met Exhibition to Present the Harlem Renaissance as the First African American-led Movement of International Modern Art

The exhibition explores Black artists' portrayals of modern life during the Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism.
Significant support for the exhibition comes from foundations, corporate sponsorship, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The Cosmopolitan Modernism of the Harlem Renaissance

The exhibition 'Harlem on My Mind: Cultural Capital of Black America, 1900-1968' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969, surprisingly lacked any fine art by Black artists.

The Met Aims to Get Harlem Right, the Second Time Around

The first exhibition dedicated to African American culture at the Metropolitan Museum lacked art, leading to pushback and protests by the Black Emergency Cultural Coalition.
The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism exhibition at the Met showcases over 160 paintings, sculptures, and photographs, marking a significant shift towards inclusion and recognition of Black art history.

The Met's Tremendous Harlem Renaissance Show Redefines Modernism

Exhibition correcting historical wrongs
Reevaluating modernism through Harlem Renaissance lens

Harlem is now truly on the Met's mind

The Harlem Renaissance was a significant cultural movement in the 20th century, but its artists were often overlooked by major museums.
The Met's new exhibition on the Harlem Renaissance marks a significant shift in recognizing and representing Black artists and their contributions.

Met Exhibition to Present the Harlem Renaissance as the First African American-led Movement of International Modern Art

The exhibition explores Black artists' portrayals of modern life during the Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism.
Significant support for the exhibition comes from foundations, corporate sponsorship, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The Cosmopolitan Modernism of the Harlem Renaissance

The exhibition 'Harlem on My Mind: Cultural Capital of Black America, 1900-1968' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969, surprisingly lacked any fine art by Black artists.

The Met Aims to Get Harlem Right, the Second Time Around

The first exhibition dedicated to African American culture at the Metropolitan Museum lacked art, leading to pushback and protests by the Black Emergency Cultural Coalition.
The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism exhibition at the Met showcases over 160 paintings, sculptures, and photographs, marking a significant shift towards inclusion and recognition of Black art history.
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Meet New York's Hot Dog King, who sleeps in his van outside the Met to protect his coveted spot

Dan Rossi, the Hot Dog King, has been selling hot dogs outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art for nearly 20 years, becoming a Big Apple legend.
Despite facing hardships like losing his home and business empire, Rossi's determination to protect his spot and stand against city regulations remains strong.

A first look at The Met's gorgeous, history-making Harlem Renaissance exhibition

The Harlem Renaissance was a significant cultural movement that shaped global literature, music, and art.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is opening an exhibit to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Black artists and intellectuals in 'The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism'.

Acquisitions round-up: stained glass window by Tiffany's greatest female designer finds new home at the Met

Sarah Cochran, a Pennsylvania philanthropist, supported women's suffrage and commissioned a stained-glass window from Tiffany Studios.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will install the window, attributed to Agnes Northrop, for the centenary of the American Wing.

Metropolitan Museum of Art to return 16 looted sculptures to Cambodia and Thailand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will be returning 16 ancient sculptures to Cambodia and Thailand that were tied to looting.
The sculptures were linked to art dealer Douglas Latchford, who was indicted in 2019 for selling antiquities illegally.
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Here's what's coming to The Met in 2024

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is set to premiere two new exhibits: 'Women Dressing Women' and 'Don't Forget to Call Your Mother'
The Met has announced several new exhibits and programs for 2024, including 'Cycladic Art' and 'The Poetry of Chinese Painting'.

The Big Review: Africa & Byzantium at Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Africa & Byzantium exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases the long history of cross-regional interaction on the African continent.
The exhibition presents nearly 200 Medieval objects spanning different time periods and geographical regions.
The exhibition highlights the artistic development of early Byzantine culture, the rise of Christianity in Africa, and Ethiopian and Coptic art.

Here's what's coming to The Met in 2024

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is set to premiere two new exhibits: 'Women Dressing Women' and 'Don't Forget to Call Your Mother'
The Met has announced several new exhibits and programs for 2024, including 'Cycladic Art' and 'The Poetry of Chinese Painting'.

The Big Review: Africa & Byzantium at Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Africa & Byzantium exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases the long history of cross-regional interaction on the African continent.
The exhibition presents nearly 200 Medieval objects spanning different time periods and geographical regions.
The exhibition highlights the artistic development of early Byzantine culture, the rise of Christianity in Africa, and Ethiopian and Coptic art.
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A Brooklyn Artist and the Possibilities He Seeks in Work and Life

Noah Jemison sees truth and potential in art and life, creating impactful works like 'Black Valhalla' at 81.
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