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The Met Is Reducing Visitor Capacity in Response to NYC’s Covid-19 Spike
On Tuesday, the museum announced it would reduce visitor capacity effective immediately.
The Met Just Got a $125 Million Grant, the Largest Donation in Its History
The institution's largest capital gift in its 151-year history was pledged by Oscar Tang and his wife, Agnes Hsu-Tang.
Forget the Gala, The Met’s New Fashion Exhibit Understood the Assignment
This year’s Met Gala was the site of some major sartorial wins and losses. Celebrities and designers interpreted the night’s theme, “American Independence,” rather inconsistently. From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s statement-making gown (a win, in our opinion) to Justin Bieber’s sloppy suit, the night peaked at thrilling highs and dropped to concerning lows. On Monday night, each celebrity appearance was gauged […]
Step Aside, Frank: Gigi’s $12m Diamonds Delivered The Met’s Most Major Flex
Admittedly, it’s a little gauche to gawk at the sheer opulence on display at the 2021’s Met Gala. We’ve covered all the most interesting looks of the evening, and the worst, and the weirdest, but we’ve mostly refrained from just celebrating wealth for the sake of it. So forgive me for taking a second to […]
Before Taking The Met, Denim Tears Reissues All-American Levi’s
It’s appropriate that Denim Tears‘ biggest drop to date is, arguably, its remixed Levi’s jeans. The repurposed denim, printed or stitched with puffy cotton wreath shapes, has been a smash hit since its launch in January 2020, and it’s only just now seeing re-release to commemorate a special occasion. See, Denim Tears is going to […]
Discover The 2020 Met Exhibition ‘About Time: Fashion and Duration’
After being announced last year, and being postponed earlier this year, one can say about the opening the of the 2020 Met exhibition: “About time!“. The Met’s Costume Institute opens…
African-American Artists Will Deliver a Tidal Wave of Compelling Work This Fall
African-American artists are leading the most highly anticipated openings this season.
Boot ‘Camp’: Met Museum Director Max Hollein on Art, Fashion and Liberace
After the Met Gala, many were left to wonder: What is the real definition of "Camp?" The Met's director has the answers.
Exhibitions in New York: Rare “Gilded Age Drawings” unveiled at The Metropolitan Museum
Centred on America's booming art scene in the late 1800s, the exhibition will feature many artworks that have not been displayed to the public in over 30 years.
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