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Carving on a marble stele of a young man.

The Birth of a Hero

Despite its grandeur, the monument seemed so personal, so intimate and melancholic.
A figure in bold, colorful makeup and elaborate costuming stands holding a platter with donuts. Their white dress is ruffled, and they're wearing a headdress made of pink flowers.

Catalyst Quartet: “Bassline Fabulous” with Machine Dazzle | MetLiveArts

In December 2022, as part of their Met residency, Catalyst Quartet presented an immersive dive into Bach’s behemoth Goldberg Variations.

A New Look at Old Masters—Venice and Antiquity

Join curators Stephan Wolohojian and Denise Allen for a closer look at Venetian painting and sculpture.

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Immaterial

5,000 years of art, one material at a time

MetKids Microscope

The science behind the art (and the art behind the science!) at The Met.

The Artist Project

What artists see when they look at The Met

Harlem Is Everywhere

A new podcast about the art and legacy of the Harlem Renaissance
An image of two young figures sitting on the branch of a birch tree. The top and bottom portions of the image are blurred, drawing attention to the in-focus face of the figure on the left.

“Birches” by Robert Frost: An Optical Poem, 2024 | From the Vaults

“When I see birches bend to left and right / Across the lines of straighter darker trees, / I like to think some boy’s been swinging them.” On April 7, 1955, Robert Frost delivered a poetry reading at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

collage of a harlem block with two buildings. A jazz band plays and children also play on the street.

The Sounds of The Block

How does the rediscovery of an audio component for Romare Bearden’s monumental collage transform our understanding of it?
Model wearing a white silky outfit and a silver and gold embroidered jacket designed by Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent: When Fashion Meets Art

On the 40th anniversary of Yves Saint Laurent’s exhibition at The Met, we revisit the connection between fashion and art.
Person filming speaker on their cellphone

Sam iz Dat

Independent art publishing by Chinese-speaking creators.
Gorgeous outdoor shot of Italian gardens

“A Library with Rooms Attached for Living”

A librarian’s dream trip to Florence, Italy.
Ketubah with ornate floral pattern

The Art of Love in the Ketubah

Explore our collection of books and exhibition catalogs on Jewish marriage contracts.