Presenting the Condé M. Nast Galleries

A new chapter for fashion at The Met is about to begin. The Condé M. Nast Galleries, a new nearly 12,000-square-foot space at the heart of the Museum, will open in less than a week. Max Hollein, The Met's Director and CEO, and Miriam Peterson and Nathan Rich, founders of architecture firm Peterson Rich Office, take you behind the scenes.

Costume Art, the space's inaugural exhibition, opens on Sunday, May 10.


Contributors

Max Hollein
Marina Kellen French Director and Chief Executive Officer

Anatomical illustration of a woman showing detailed digestive and nervous systems. Vivid reds highlight arteries, with a central image of nerves.
The Costume Institute’s spring 2026 exhibition Costume Art asserts the central role of the dressed body throughout art history.
The Costume Institute
May 11
Ornate folding fan with golden patterns and red accents on each rib, intricately designed with floral motifs, displayed against a neutral background.
Discover the fascinating roles fans have played across cultures and throughout history.
Ashley E. Dunn and Jane R. Becker
May 5
A group of people in a conference room are engaged in collaborative work on laptops. The atmosphere is focused and lively, with drinks and snacks on tables.

The Met explores GenAI through testing and collaboration, inviting creators to build innovative tools connecting audiences with Asian art and each other.

Brett Renfer
May 1
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