Art Insights

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. […]

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

Through April 1, 2026 The Met The exhibition “The Jousting Armor of Philip I of Castile” offers a rare glimpse into the extraordinary craftsmanship and ceremonial significance of tournament armor in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Among the many knightly combats, the joust stood out as a spectacular display of martial skill and

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

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

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

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

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

Through September 28 The Met Chinese bronzes produced from the 12th through the 19th centuries represent a fascinating and often underappreciated chapter in the history of Chinese art. Originally, in ancient China, bronze vessels served as potent symbols of ritual significance and imperial authority. Centuries later, between 1100 and 1900, these bronzes were rediscovered and

Through October 19 The Met For the 2025 Roof Garden Commission, acclaimed multimedia artist Jennie C. Jones has created Ensemble, her second outdoor sculptural installation. This intriguing project delves into the sonic and formal possibilities inherent in stringed instruments. By exploring these elements, Jones presents an innovative take on modernism, where the string in her