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    Whip & Wander » Recipes » adventures

    Published: Jun 25, 2018 · Modified: Jan 3, 2021 by Jenni · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination at the MET

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    The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or MET, is my favorite museum I've visited so far. Though Paris's Louvre is easily grander, I love that the MET shows a broader array of art from medieval to modern. I've had the opportunity to visit the museum on three occasions now, and I've always found new nooks and crannies to explore that I didn't on prior trips. I also appreciate that on each visit I've been able to walk in without waiting in a huge line. Something that you really can't avoid at the Louvre, even by using the secret entrances.

    Heavenly Bodies

    On our most recent visit, we arrived the day after the legendary MET Gala so we were some of the first to view the new special exhibition Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. As described on their website, the exhibition "features a dialogue between fashion and medieval art from The Met collection to examine fashion's ongoing engagement with the devotional practices and traditions of Catholicism." To put it simply, the exhibition was gorgeous, from the ornate clothing and jewelry to the music that perfectly encapsulated the grandeur of the art. If you have a chance to visit NYC between now and October 8th, I highly recommend a stop here to view this gorgeous exhibition and spend a few hours getting lost in the other fantastic wings.

    A few of my favorite pieces on display

    Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination
    Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination

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    1. Rachel says

      July 25, 2018 at 11:56 am

      These outfits are really awesome!

      Reply
    2. Beauty says

      July 20, 2018 at 5:24 am

      All the outfits are very beautiful

      Reply
    3. Becca Wilson says

      July 01, 2018 at 6:16 am

      These outfits are so very beautiful! I love that they have them displayed like this.

      Reply
    4. Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat. says

      June 30, 2018 at 7:30 am

      Interesting! Some of those designs are kind of strange, but most of them are beautiful! The MET is on my bucket list if I ever make it to NYC.

      Reply
    5. claudiaurner says

      June 30, 2018 at 5:32 am

      I love the way they demonstrate all the beautiful dress I am in love. ?

      Reply
    6. Sofia Larionova says

      June 29, 2018 at 11:48 pm

      Amazing! What an incredible exhibition. Those pieces are a true work of art I am totally in love with all the dresses.

      Reply
    7. Katie says

      June 29, 2018 at 10:32 am

      Wow this is such an interesting way to display the gowns. There are so many different styles.

      Reply
    8. Aditi Wardhan Singh says

      June 29, 2018 at 7:59 am

      All these pieces bring back the MET ball hoop la this year. How fascinating it all was and these pieces do justice to the theme. Really interesting post. Every piece within is a classic of ever lasting fashion

      Reply
    9. Natalie says

      June 29, 2018 at 7:22 am

      This exhibit looks amazing! I love the artistic spin on the medieval styles and all the rich fabrics and intricate designs.

      Reply
    10. Chrissy says

      June 29, 2018 at 7:04 am

      Wow, what a unique exhibit! I don't think I've ever been to the MET before but I definitely need to add it to my bucket list next time I'm in that area.

      Reply
    11. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says

      June 28, 2018 at 6:57 pm

      What a cool exhibit! I love that the Met always has its staples but introduces new shows periodically, too. Clearly these designers had so much inspiration to draw from!

      Reply
    12. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

      June 28, 2018 at 4:38 pm

      Wow, these are such incredible pieces!

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    13. Aarika says

      June 28, 2018 at 3:48 pm

      Wow! This fashion gallery at the Met is amazing. I love the "imagination" of these beautiful unique pieces. What a cool event!

      Reply
    14. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

      June 28, 2018 at 3:42 pm

      Holy cow! Those pieces are absolutely stunning - I can only imagine they were even more beautiful in person!

      Reply
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