Art
Conserving the King Arthur Tapestry
Follow the conservation treatment of “King Arthur” from the “Nine Heroes Tapestries” series, among the oldest in The Met’s collection.
Louise Marie Thérèse: The Black Nun of Moret
Discover the story behind Louise Marie Thérèse, the Black Nun of Moret—her royal mystery, convent life, and lasting historical debate.
Joe Macken’s Million-Piece Wooden New York City Gets Museum Debut
Beginning in 2004, artist Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City from balsa wood—nearly one million buildings, bridges, and landmarks—now making its long-awaited museum debut.
South Jersey Artist Uses Dolls to Start Conversations About Black Identity and Culture
Artist Kimberly Camp uses handmade dolls to address identity, culture and the African American experience through her exhibit at the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, New Jersey.
Long Live the King: Jeremy Irons Gives Voice to Rembrandt’s Lion
As part of Masters Week, the lion’s long reign—from Rembrandt to Pride Rock—comes back into focus, carried by the unmistakable voice of Jeremy Irons.
Conserving the Morgan's Monumental Tapestry
After nearly 120 years in the Morgan’s East Room, Triumph of Avarice will undergo essential restoration work, preserving this rare 16th-century masterpiece.
Why Does the Man In This 2000 Year Old Mummy Portrait Look So Familiar?
Nearly two thousand years old, this Roman-period Egyptian mummy portrait feels startlingly modern.
Held, Kissed and Hidden for 500 Years: The Most Intimate Antonello da Messina You’ll See
Some paintings were never meant to be seen from across a room. This rare, double-sided work by Antonello da Messina was made to be held, contemplated, and experienced in solitude.
Theaster Gates on the Artist’s Ties to Hometown Chicago
Working out of an old airplane parts factory, the internationally-acclaimed artist Theaster Gates has refused to fit inside a box – from creating works out of discarded objects, to making paintings out of tar.
Gustav Klimt’s Medicine: The Controversial Painting That Shocked Vienna
Explore Gustav Klimt’s Medicine, a bold, controversial painting that challenged science, morality, and art at the turn of the 20th century.
Maudie Lewis: The Folk Artist Who Painted Happiness
The inspiring story of Maud “Maudie” Lewis, the self-taught Canadian folk artist who turned hardship into colorful paintings of joy and wonder.
Inside a Texas Studio Where Brooms Are More Than Tools
Tucked away in a small Texas studio, an ancient craft is quietly being kept alive, one broom at a time.
Inside Bing Crosby’s Never-Before-Seen Private Art Collection
This December, Sotheby’s New York presents Swinging on a Star: The Private Collection of Kathryn and Bing Crosby — a landmark auction offering a rare, intimate glimpse into the lives, loves, and legacies of two Hollywood icons who helped define the Golden...
A New Home for the Tiffany "Garden Landscape" Window
The Met details the journey of a Tiffany "Garden Landscape" window to its new home. Explore the window's unique construction and the stories behind its creation, including the women who played crucial roles. Witness its meticulous restoration and installa...
The 10 Best Episodes of The Ray Bradbury Theater
From 1985 - 1992 the noted science-fiction author hosts dramatizations of his own short stories over 6 seasons and 65 episodes.
Fabergé Imperial Winter Egg Returns To Auction With Estimate Topping 20 Million Pounds
Christie’s is previewing its Classic Week auctions, with Fabergé’s Imperial Winter Egg expected to sell for more than 20 million pounds.