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How a grieving museum guard found healing in art – then a bestselling memoir and a play

IN FOCUS: In 2008, Patrick Bringley took up a post as a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art after the untimely death of his older brother. Now, 17 years later, he’s preparing to talk about his experience in an off-Broadway play inspired by his bestselling memoir. Tom Murray…

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In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?

Once yelled at women seen to be pestering or annoying – or at feminists questioning and threatening the status quo – “harpy” has long been used as a derogatory term targeting women.

The Conversation

Met Gala’s Announcement Of 2025 Dress Code Sparks Controversy: “How Nice For The Elites”

Several people called the Met Gala 2025 dress code “boring,” but hoped it would make people show up in actual clothes. The post Met Gala’s Announcement Of 2025 Dress Code Sparks Controversy: “How Nice For The Elites” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Fashion in 2025: what to shop, visit and look out for

Everything to look forward to in fashion in 2025, from anticipated designer debuts to the reveal of the latest Met Gala theme, and a vast new Maison Martin Margiela auction in Paris

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How did the ancient Egyptians celebrate the new year?

The ancient Egyptians celebrated the new year in a variety of ways, including having feasts, giving gifts, and exposing statues of gods to sunlight so they could be "regenerated."

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What was the deal with Julius Caesar and Cleopatra’s ‘situationship’?

The Egyptian queen Cleopatra is often associated with glamorous beauty routines, deadly snake bites, lavish banquets and torrid affairs with some of the most notorious men in Roman history.

The Conversation

Scarlett Johansson’s hat choice for Mets playoff game with Colin Jost was so iconic

Well done, Scarlett.

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This New York museum is the best spot to visit in the US, according to yelp users

While the Met came out on top, California has 12 business ranked in the list of the top 20 most popular businesses

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32 museums you should visit in your lifetime

From fine art to world history, we've rounded up the very best museums you should visit in your lifetime.

Woman & Home

‘I wanted my photos to reflect my disorientation’: rising star Anastasia Samoylova on how Florida’s hyperreal streets inspired her work

It’s a big moment for the Russian-born photographer known for her dreamlike images of Miami after the 2017 hurricane. Here she talks about upcoming shows in London and New York, plus a new book surveying her career to date

The Guardian - UK

The most controversial (and weird) red-carpet moments ever

The red carpet has seen many controversial and awkward moments in its time...

Woman & Home

Stolen 1,000-year-old statues returned to Thailand

Two ancient bronze statues were returned to Thailand on Monday by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Bangkok Post

Ballardian fantasy or nightmare? This is how Met Gala guests interpreted 'The Garden of Time' dress code

Here's who nailed the theme

Marie Claire

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with riot police near Met Gala

Protests came as stars gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night

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Met exhibition review: 2024’s spring show is a feast for the senses

Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion conjures the rustling of silk taffeta and the scent of a New York socialite

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Met Gala 2024: The Most Daring And Stunning Red Carpet Looks

It's the first Monday of May, which means we can all play fashion police (and pretend to know what Sleeping Beauties even means) The post Met Gala 2024: The Most Daring And Stunning Red Carpet Looks first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Met Gala: Annual Fundraiser For Costume Institute At The Met

Explore the history and evolution of the prestigious Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a unique blend of art, fashion, and philanthropy.

Wallpaper

Inside The Met’s magical ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ exhibition

On the evening of the Met Gala 2024, Wallpaper* takes a tour of The Met’s latest Costume Institute exhibition, ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’, a multi-sensory journey of sight, smell and touch

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Met Gala 2024: How to Watch, who's attending, and the cost of joining at The Met in New York

All you need to know about the 2024 Met Gala. When is it, where to watch, who is going and how much would it cost to be there at New York's Metropolitan Museum.

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The Met’s ‘The Real Thing: Unpacking Product Photography’ dissects the avant-garde in early advertising

A new exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York explores the role of product photography and advertising in shaping the visual language of modernism

The Guardian - UK

‘A crazy can-do mentality’: what made New York’s Met one of the world’s mega museums?

It has 1.5m artefacts, 6m visitors, 2,000 staff – and gets by on donations. Max Hollein, the Met’s Austrian-born boss, relives his first five years, when he faced accusations of hoarding, narco-philanthropy and male dominance

The Guardian - UK

Museums Without Men: my project to end their shocking gender imbalance

From the Tate Britain to New York’s Met, some of the world’s mightiest galleries have signed up for my audio guides, which shift the spotlight onto female artists like Rosa Bonheur – who required a permit to wear trousers

LiveScience

13 treasures the ancient Egyptians buried with their dead, and what they mean

Here's why ancient Egyptians buried their dead with certain grave goods, such as the "Book of the Dead," gold tongues and scarabs.

The Conversation

The Lotus Sutra − an ancient Buddhist scripture from the 3rd century − continues to have relevance today

State legislatures across the United States have introduced over 400 bills to limit transgender Americans’ rights. Many of these bills’ sponsors, such as the Christian nonprofit Alliance Defending Freedom, cite Christian values as well as the values of the other Abrahamic faiths – Judaism and Islam – to justify their…

The Independent UK

Cambodia welcomes the Metropolitan Museum of Art's plan to return looted antiquities

Cambodia has welcomed the announcement that New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art will return more than a dozen pieces of ancient artwork to Cambodia and Thailand

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