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Recent News About The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
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Museum exhibits artifacts celebrating Year of the Snake
The East Asian lunar calendar operates on a twelve-year cycle, with each year associated with one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac.
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Exhibition explores Ganesha's influence from seventh century to modern times
Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is a Hindu deity revered for his ability to clear paths to the gods and remove obstacles in daily life.
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Siena art exhibit explores pivotal moment in early Italian Renaissance
Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350 explores a significant period at the beginning of the Italian Renaissance.
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Exhibition explores photography's role in crime and punishment
Photography has long influenced societal power structures, particularly in crime and punishment.
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Lee Bul unveils new sculptures on Met Fifth Avenue facade
South Korean artist Lee Bul has created four new sculptures for the Museum's Fifth Avenue facade, challenging conventional ideas about what sculptures can reveal.
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Taiwanese artist Tong Yang-Tze presents monumental calligraphy at The Met
For the 2024 Great Hall Commission, Taiwanese artist Tong Yang-Tze has crafted two large-scale works of Chinese calligraphy for the historic space of The Met.
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Exhibition showcases vibrant Korean art from Lea R. Sneider Collection
Over a span of forty years, Lea R. Sneider amassed a notable collection of Korean art that defied traditional conventions.
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Metropolitan Museum unveils holiday display with Christmas tree and Nativity scene
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is maintaining its holiday tradition by showcasing a Christmas tree adorned with a Neapolitan Baroque crèche.
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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards exhibit highlights top teen talents
The exhibition "Taking Up Space" showcases artwork by teenagers from across the United States who have achieved the highest national recognition in the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
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Taiwanese artist Tong Yang-Tze to create calligraphy for The Met
Taiwanese artist Tong Yang-Tze will create two large-scale Chinese calligraphy works for the 2024 Great Hall Commission at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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The Met opens staff art exhibition to the public
Since 1935, The Met has been a platform for its staff members to share their artistic creations with each other.
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Met presents exhibit on Black artists' engagement with ancient Egypt
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is presenting an exhibition titled "Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876–Now."
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Watson Library showcases historic trade catalogs highlighting art deco designs
Art of Commerce: Trade Catalogs in Watson Library presents a curated selection from the library's extensive collection of sale catalogs.
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American Wing celebrates centennial with new gallery installations
In November 2024, the American Wing marks its centennial with a reinstallation of its vast art and design collection.