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Since the 1970s, the artist Charles Simonds has created enigmatic dwellings for an imaginary civilization of “Little People.”
October 23, 2020
Go Behind-the-Scenes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art to see how staff were able to do their jobs when the museum was closed.
Eric Breitung, Melissa Bell, Tony White, and Amanda Lister
September 29, 2020
Go Behind-the-Scenes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art to see how staff were able to do their jobs when the museum was closed.
Michael Millican, Victoria Martinez, Christopher, and Benjamin Korman
September 22, 2020
Staff from the Metropolitan Museum of Art share the innovative ways they were able to adapt, create, and care for the collection and each other during Museum closure.
James Moske, Kamaria Hatcher, Maria Goretti Mieites Alonso, and Bryan Martin
September 15, 2020
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In this dazzling short animation by the Brothers Quay, learn about the illusionistic technique known as anamorphosis, in which a hidden image only becomes visible when viewed from a different angle or in a curved mirror.
September 15, 2020
We invited staff from across the Museum to send us dispatches from wherever they may be, about the innovative ways they were able to adapt, create, and care for the collection and each other as the world was struck by new and dangerous circumstances.
Angela Reynolds and Sarah Cowan
September 8, 2020
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In this thought-provoking film, musicians such as Ellie Mannette and Pete Seeger talk shop and explain what they love about the steel drum, from its origins in Trinidad and Tobago to its status as one of the world’s most popular musical instruments.
September 3, 2020
We are thrilled to welcome our visitors back to The Met after more than five long months of closure. Thanks to the hard work of our dedicated staff, the Museum is ready to reopen to the public.
Daniel H. Weiss and Max Hollein
August 24, 2020
Museum Librarian Tamara Fultz discusses the evolution of cataloging standards in Watson Library.
Tamara Fultz
August 19, 2020
Executive producer Nina Diamond fondly reflects on Marcel Breuer's remarkable building's time as The Met Breuer.
Nina Diamond
August 12, 2020