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  A Behind-the-Scenes Peek at Jewelry Making with Sibilia

  January 15, 2016 | Evoking ancient patinas found on Precolumbian objects, Sibilia’s textured jewelry expresses her special artistry

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  “Keeping Things Relevant”: A Conversation with The Met Store’s Lauren Gallagher

  January 6, 2016 | Our book buyer shares her thoughts on the value of museums, today’s art scene, photographing a Van Gogh, and more

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  Banquet Atelier & Workshop: Inspired by the Art of Ancient Egypt

  November 6, 2015 | An inside look at the Vancouver design studio celebrated for its bold, graphic cloth and paper goods

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  New Africa Shop at The Met

  October 30, 2015 | In a series of important exhibitions this fall, the Met celebrates African culture, history, and art across the centuries. From Egypt to the Congo, from South Africa to Angola, our galleries feature rarely seen masterpieces of sculpture, jewelry, photography, textiles, and more, reflecting over 4,000 years of artistry

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  Egypt’s Magnificent Middle Kingdom

  October 2, 2015 | The second great era of ancient Egyptian culture was a transformational period of remarkable prosperity and unparalleled change

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  Pearls: Jewels from the Sea

  September 23, 2015 | The pearl has been a cherished adornment for millennia. Emblematic of classic style and refinement, its lustrous beauty is eternal.

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  A Taste for Tulips

  July 23, 2015 | The graceful tulip features in many diverse works throughout the Metropolitan Museum’s collection, from paintings and textiles to ceramics and stained glass

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  John Singer Sargent’s Artistic Circle

  July 14, 2015 | Celebrating the creativity and glamour of Sargent's Gilded Age milieu, and the people who inspired him

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  Paperlust

  July 13, 2015 | Our new store, Paper Project, opens for all print and stationery lovers

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  East Meets West: The Charms of Chinoiserie

  May 19, 2015 | Alongside the stunning couture garments on display in The Costume Institute exhibition China: Through the Looking Glass are intriguing decorative objects known as chinoiserie.

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  Crossing Cultures—Platon for “China: Through the Looking Glass”

  May 11, 2015 | Editorial Assistant Rachel High sits down with Platon to discuss the catalogue, his work, and the importance of artists as cultural mediators.

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  Only at the Met—“China: Through the Looking Glass” Design Collection

  May 4, 2015 | The Met Store presents an exclusive collection of fashion accessories, jewelry, and stationery all commissioned by world-renowned designers to celebrate The Costume Institute’s latest exhibition.