Behind the Scenes

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  Picture Purrfect: Meet the Cats of The Met

  August 8, 2016 | A favorite subject for artists around the globe

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  Meet our Mezzanine Gallery Store

  August 3, 2016 | Shop the depth and breadth of The Met collection

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  On Pointe: Edgar Degas’ Dancers

  July 19, 2016 | An expert on the subject, Degas masterfully captured bodies in motion

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  Gustav Klimt: A Brief Biography

  July 14, 2016 | Tragedy and rebellion sparked the artist's unique painting style for which he is now famous

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  The Take Away: “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology”

  May 2, 2016 | The Met Store presents a sneak peek into the world of “Manus x Machina” and a collection of accessories, jewelry, books, stationery, and more in celebration of The Costume Institute’s latest exhibition. Available online now.

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  Cornelia Parker: In Conversation with the “Transitional Object (PsychoBarn)” Artist

  April 19, 2016 | Showcasing a fragment of her installation, Parker’s exclusive scarf and pocket square designs “sum up the whole essence of ‘Transitional Object’”

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  A Meeting of the Minds: Ezra Stoller’s Photographs of The Met Breuer

  March 28, 2016 | Uniquely able to visualize the formal and spatial goals of modern architecture, many buildings are now recognized and remembered through Stoller’s iconic imagery

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  Announcing “Phaidon x The Met Bookstore” at The Met Breuer

  March 18, 2016 | A collection of nearly 300 of Phaidon’s signature titles paired with The Met's own award-winning books and an exclusive edit of our new logo products

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  Yielding to Art at The Met

  March 4, 2016 | Celebrating the wealth of art on view in The Met's galleries while honoring the lively activity behind the scenes

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  We Are The Met. Meet Our New Logo.

  March 1, 2016 | Learn about our new graphic identity, which showcases our colloquial name “The Met,” or “The Met Store,” inspired by those who love, visit, and support the Museum

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  Artist Firelei Baez Created “We (linked to future generations by memories past)” at the Paper Project

  February 25, 2016 | Baez led an interactive arts demonstration to create a one-of-a-kind live installation for the Paper Project in partnership with our visitors

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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