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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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  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.

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  Deccan Sultans: Vibrant Inspirations from India

  April 14, 2015 | For two centuries the Deccan region of India was home to a succession of highly cultured Muslim kingdoms with a rich artistic heritage.

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  “Paradise Interrupted” and Jennifer Wen Ma

  March 20, 2015 | Two sneak peeks of the new opera Paradise Interrupted will be performed in the Temple of Dendur at the Met on Saturday, March 21.

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  “Trade Canoe” by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith

  March 18, 2015 | The Plains Indians: Artists of Earth and Sky presents the magnificent Plains aesthetic as it evolved over four centuries. The Met Store has worked with Jaune Quick-to-See Smith to bring contemporary Plains art to the fore.

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  Desert Jewels: North African Artistry

  February 26, 2015 | The Desert Jewels collection draws upon the rich traditions of the Amazigh people, or Berbers, who live in the North African mountains and deserts of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

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  An Eye for Romance

  February 11, 2015 | In honor of Valentine’s Day, our Rockefeller Center store windows are showcasing delightful “lover’s eyes” from the Museum’s collection.