Art Contents Archive

Love at first brush 💕 #DYK: Indian ruling classes, inspired by the popular poetic traditions from the 17th–19th centuries, often commissioned paintings that emphasized themes of love and longing. Explore more on the #MetTimeline: https://t.co/oHjOpV8inW https://t.co/odQLQG0NRs

That summer feeling! We’re loving the summer vibes in the recent #MoMAPhotoClub submissions. Our current theme is movement, play outside and enjoy those last bits of ☀️ 📸 nany.anjos, gerardoromo, retratos_sem_parar on Instagram https://t.co/uHzBOprvtx

Our director of product design discusses a process that often culminates in seeing beautiful details from artworks in the hands of people walking down the street. Learn just how much goes into deciding which products to develop for the museum’s stores. https://t.co/SfLVkLleS2

Midsummer, Analog Photography, Me, 2021

‘They are given a new life’: Watch Ghanaian artist El Anatsui weave bottle caps into his monumental, innovative sculptures: https://t.co/SkzeFz0aNJ https://t.co/TkoWKm1tbe

French artist Steeven Salvat reimagines butterflies as skeleton keys with “stained glass” wings https://t.co/fNXZrecnFQ

Straws: masters of efficiency. This rare ca. 1230–50 German silver straw was used during the Eucharist—a Christian sacrament of consuming bread and wine—to prevent spilling even a drop of consecrated wine. 🍷 Learn more: https://t.co/r6QxeMhT4U https://t.co/ZRwRGKYKCl

"Lazy River Paradise", James Tralie (me), 3D, 2021

In Pictures: Alma Thomas, Carmen Herrera, and 8 other women artists star in a new web comic series: https://t.co/AGWYJhuPRA https://t.co/68OBRV7jXW

Unique Scenes of drones Illuminating Night Landscapes https://t.co/7FgBubeZ1f https://t.co/9KHGcVdSCB https://t.co/WhHhMekzRW

Learn how to draw different kinds of hair in this step-by-step tutorial. https://t.co/zkFLMlA6AX

With music and lyrics written by the pop duo, Sparks, “Annette” wears its indie cred on its half-Gallic sleeve, by turns embracing and rejecting the trappings of the big musical genre. https://t.co/tpRKlZFIh9

Girlfriend, watercolor, me, 2021

Mountains, me, Acrylic, 2021

Registration for fall children's classes at The Met is open! Spark imagination, creativity, and lifelong connections with art among kids ages 2–12. Sign up for virtual and in-person classes taught by experienced educators and teaching artists. https://t.co/PmlNnznkCt