Art

Through the words of his son, curators, and a conservator, this short documentary revisits the extraordinary life and legacy of Wifredo Lam (1902–1982)—the Cuban artist who bridged continents, cultures, and movements.

For the first time ever, 4,500 masterpieces and King Tutankhamun’s tomb will be put on display together just over 100 years from when the tomb was discovered.

You'll never guess what happens to his ears!

Dive into the eerie universe of H.P. Lovecraft—his life, his legacy, and the ten essential tales that define cosmic horror. Discover why Lovecraft continues to haunt imaginations a century on.

Join Diana Craig Patch, the Lila Acheson Wallace Curator in Charge of Egyptian Art, and Brendan Hainline, Research Associate in the Department of Egyptian Art to virtually explore the exhibition Divine Egypt, on view at The Met through January 19, 2026.

After decades hidden in a North Adams attic, a long-lost Jewish mural has been rediscovered, restored, and given new life at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts — preserving a vivid piece of immigrant and artistic history.

It’s difficult to pick a favorite object in The Met collection, but New York artist Laurie Anderson finds herself making a beeline to the Mail Shirt with Inscribed Rings (15th–16th century) whenever she visits.

As Franklin turns 50, we look back on how the first black "Peanuts" character was introduced to the comic strip during a polarizing time in U.S. history.

Discover the story of Robb Armstrong, the acclaimed cartoonist behind JumpStart. Learn how he brought new representation to the comics page and was honored in the world of Peanuts.

Meet youthful spirit John Lyons, the 92-year-old Trinidadian-British painter, poet, and cook for whom curious creativity is a way of life. In his 90s he’s still working, creating and thriving and insists he only feels 30!

When asked to create a mural for the entrance of St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, artist Adam Cvijanovic depicted a celestial apparition that points both to the Church's history and to America's tradition of immigration.

Discover the history of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.—from its design and 1922 dedication to its role in civil rights history, including Marian Anderson’s concert and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

For as long as humans have walked the earth, ghostly tales of restless spirits and eerie encounters have haunted us. But have you ever wondered where these chilling stories first began?

The Byland Abbey Ghost stories from c. 1400 offer us precious glimpses of local life in Yorkshire in and around one of the great abbeys.

Discover the artistry of Demond Melancon, Big Chief of the Young Seminole Hunters, and how his work preserves and elevates the Black Masking traditions of New Orleans.

Discover how Long Island dad Ryan Wosleger, known as the “Snack Bag Dad,” transformed his daughter’s lunch bags into works of art, sparking creativity, joy, and a new life purpose.