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  From an Egyptian Tomb to a Tee: A History of William the Hippo

  February 16, 2016 | Described as “the friendliest thing in the world” by the man who named him, The Met’s famous Egyptian faience sculpture, William the Hippo, is not-so-secretly a symbol of chaos, whose existence is inextricably tied to literal matters of life and death

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  Meet Our Valentine: An Interview with Artist Katharine Watson

  February 11, 2016 | Inspired by the intricate patterns of our “Fashion and Virtue” exhibition, artist Katharine Watson gives us a glimpse into the creative process behind our exclusive Valentines

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  Vigée Le Brun and Her Women in Red

  February 3, 2016 | Acclaimed for her expressive portraits, the famed eighteenth-century French painter wrapped her subjects in crimson luxury

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  Reproducing the Sculpture of Rodin and Degas

  January 27, 2016 | Auguste Rodin and Edgar Degas were contemporaries, but also, in a way, they were mirror opposites

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  The Curious Life and Work of Matthias Buchinger

  January 19, 2016 | World-famous illusionist, author, and actor Ricky Jay has spent decades captivated by Buchinger’s life and remarkably delicate drawings

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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