Favorite Things

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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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  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.