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Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson

Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson

September 20, 2025–February 8, 2026 The Met John Wilson (1922–2015) stands as a monumental figure in American art, whose career spanned more than six decades of creation deeply rooted in the experience of Black Americans and their ongoing struggles for racial, social, and economic justice. This exhibition, “Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson“, opens […]

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Man Ray: When Objects Dream

Man Ray: When Objects Dream

September 14, 2025–February 1, 2026 The Met American artist Man Ray (1890–1976) stands as a pioneering visionary who defied conventional boundaries across photography, painting, sculpture, and film. Most notably, during the winter of 1921, Man Ray invented the “rayograph” technique, revolutionizing photographic art by producing images without the use of a camera. This process involved

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The Genesis Facade Commission: Jeffrey Gibson, The Animal That Therefore I Am

The Genesis Facade Commission: Jeffrey Gibson, The Animal That Therefore I Am

September 12, 2025–June 9, 2026 The Met Celebrated contemporary artist Jeffrey Gibson has been commissioned to create four large-scale figurative sculptures for The Met Fifth Avenue’s exterior as part of the 2025 Genesis Facade Commission. This monumental project invites viewers to contemplate the profound interconnectedness between all living beings and their environment, a theme that

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Baseball Cards from the Collection of Jefferson R. Burdick

Baseball Cards from the Collection of Jefferson R. Burdick

July 24, 2025–January 20, 2026 The Met The exhibition “Baseball Cards from the Collection of Jefferson R. Burdick” at The Met celebrates one of the most remarkable collections of historical baseball cards in the world. Housing over 30,000 baseball cards dating back to the 1880s, this collection emerged from the passion and dedication of Jefferson

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Casa Susanna

Casa Susanna

July 21, 2025–January 25, 2026 The Met Casa Susanna offers an intimate and profound look into a hidden community from the 1960s—cross-dressers who found solace and self-expression in two discreet resorts operated by Susanna Valenti and Marie Tornell. Located in New York City and the Catskill Mountains, these modest retreats became safe havens where guests

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Renaissance Masterpieces of Judaica: The Mishneh Torah and The Rothschild Mahzor

Renaissance Masterpieces of Judaica: The Mishneh Torah and The Rothschild Mahzor

Ongoing The Met The Renaissance period was a pivotal era not only for Christian Europe but also for the Jewish communities thriving in northern Italy. This remarkable installation showcases the profound cultural exchange between Jewish scholars and Christian humanists during the fifteenth century through two extraordinary Hebrew illuminated manuscripts. These manuscripts were created by a

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Defensive Display: Shields from The Met Collection

Defensive Display: Shields from The Met Collection

Ongoing The Met Throughout history, shields have stood as one of the most enduring symbols of personal defense, wielded by foot soldiers and kings alike. This exhibition, Defensive Display: Shields from The Met Collection, presents a fascinating selection of shields from diverse cultures and periods, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship behind these crucial battlefield implements.

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A Passion for Jade: The Bishop Collection

A Passion for Jade: The Bishop Collection

Through January 4, 2026 The Met Discover the captivating world of jade artistry through the extraordinary exhibition “A Passion for Jade: The Bishop Collection,” now on view at The Met Fifth Avenue. This focused presentation showcases over one hundred remarkable objects from the prized Heber Bishop collection, featuring carvings crafted from jade, the most esteemed

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Afterlives: Contemporary Art in the Byzantine Crypt

Afterlives: Contemporary Art in the Byzantine Crypt

Through January 10, 2027 The Met For millennia, the subjects of death and the afterlife have captivated artists and artisans, inspiring profound exploration and reflection. The exhibition Afterlives: Contemporary Art in the Byzantine Crypt offers a compelling dialogue between historical Byzantine Egyptian funerary art and modern artistic interpretations of mortality and remembrance. Hosted in the

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Colorful Korea: The Lea R. Sneider Collection

Colorful Korea: The Lea R. Sneider Collection

Through February 15, 2026 The Met Over four decades, Lea R. Sneider (1925–2020) built an exceptional collection of Korean art that defies conventional perspectives. While maintaining an appreciation for traditional literati art, Sneider was captivated by vibrant, dynamic artworks rooted in everyday life, painting a compelling picture of Korea’s rich and colorful material culture. This

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P. S. Art 2025: Celebrating the Creative Spirit of New York City Kids

P. S. Art 2025: Celebrating the Creative Spirit of New York City Kids

Through October 19 The Met P. S. Art 2025 is a heartwarming and inspiring annual exhibition that honors the artistic achievements of exceptional students from New York City public schools, ranging from prekindergarten to grade 12. Now in its twenty-third year and hosted for the eighteenth consecutive year at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this

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The Three Perfections: Japanese Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting from the Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection

The Three Perfections: Japanese Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting from the Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection

Through August 3 The Met Within East Asian artistic traditions, the harmonious integration of poetry, calligraphy, and painting is celebrated as the “Three Perfections.” This exquisite exhibition at The Met offers a profound journey through nearly a millennium of Japanese artistic achievement, showcasing over 160 invaluable works that illustrate the intricate interplay and artistic mastery

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Making It Modern: European Ceramics from the Martin Eidelberg Collection

Making It Modern: European Ceramics from the Martin Eidelberg Collection

Through January 4, 2026 The Met At the dawn of the 20th century, European ceramic artists boldly ventured beyond traditional methods and styles, embracing innovation and artistic freedom that defined the modern era in decorative arts. This transformative period saw a renewed fascination with the natural world, inspiring creators to experiment with new forms, decorative

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