Objects of Beauty

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  Saluting 5,000 Years of Mothers

  May 12, 2019 | Across centuries and cultures, artists have paid visual tribute to the joys of motherhood

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  Laughing Matters

  May 5, 2019 | It’s National Laughter Day—the perfect occasion for a few chuckles, chortles, ha-has, and LOLs courtesy of The Met collection

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  The Majesty of Nature

  April 22, 2019 | This Earth Day, a roundup of artworks from across cultures illustrates how nature inspired beautiful art across centuries and cultures

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  The Beauty of Passover

  April 19, 2019 | In honor of Passover, we’re delighted to showcase a few objects from The Met collection that speak to the power and beauty of Jewish tradition

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  Ready to Rock

  April 4, 2019 | The Met amps up its spring program with “Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll”

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  A Cultural Crossroads

  March 11, 2019 | “The World between Empires” presents the art of a region crisscrossed by trade routes, artistic commonalities, and distinct identities

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  The Met Does Mardi Gras

  March 5, 2019 | The Met collection offers a little inspiration to let good times roll

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  1,000 Years of “Genji”

  March 4, 2019 | A landmark new exhibition at The Met considers the extraordinary influence of a classic of Japanese literature

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  Blossoms Galore

  February 25, 2019 | Spring is in the air thanks to new designs based on vivid botanical illustrations

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  Dragon’s Roar

  February 4, 2019 | Our latest arrivals showcase eye-catching motifs and bright colors that let you be bold

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  Scenes of Christmas Tenderness

  December 17, 2018 | Contemplate the serenity of a “young virgin mother and child” in graceful paintings from The Met collection

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  Celebrating the Festival of Lights

  November 29, 2018 | We’re celebrating Hanukkah with a few beautiful objects from The Met collection that put the holiday in a beautiful light indeed