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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.

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  From the Heart: Valentine’s Day at a Glance

  February 6, 2015 | Romance is in the air this month, as lovers around the world anticipate the calendar’s most amorous date, February 14.

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  Essential Books for Art Lovers

  January 22, 2015 | Metropolitan Museum publications enjoyed a banner year in 2014, with an exceptional array of new books on subjects ranging from French Art Deco to Southeast Asian sculpture. Here’s a look at some best-selling titles.