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
I’m always in awe of the fashion at the Met Ball. I’m not too sure how I feel about the theme this year (in Chicago “Heavenly Bodies” is a strip club) but I still love seeing the gorgeous and wearable works of art!
I just went to the MET in January for the first time, and I’d love to get back to explore more of the museum. I think I might like it more than the Louvre, as well. This exhibit looks fascinating. I’m bummed it ends just a couple weeks prior to my next NYC trip. My sister lives in the city and is interested in fashion, so I’ll share your post with her. At least I got to vicariously see this exhibit through your post. Thanks for sharing it!
This looks like a very interesting place to explore. It’s always a lot of fun visiting the museums. Such a neat experience!
Wow this is such an interesting way to display the gowns. There are so many different styles.
This is so cool. I would :LOVE to go see this exhibit. I’m in NYS often but I never get a chance to do anything but work. Thanks for sharing!
What an incredible exhibit! I would love to go there and check it out.
What a fascinating exhibit. Would love to give it check it out.
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Thank you for sharing photos of the exhibition! The pieces look so amazing. I adore a lot of them – lots of different styles but they work on theme perfectly!
What a fun exhibit to see! Hopefully someday I’ll make it to NY and can visit the MET. You sold me on not having to wait in huge lines like at the Louvre.
Wow, these are STUNNING! I especially liked the first one and the black piece. So beautiful and creative! xo, Brittany Nicole | http://www.theblistblog.com
Wow, what an incredible exhibition! Those pieces are a true work of art!
OMG I love the MET and I’m OBSESSED with this collection!
Well, THAT explains why the line was insane the day we tried to go to the Met a few weeks back. What an incredible exhibit! Thanks so much for sharing that!! The McQueen exhibit is one of the best things that’s ever happened to me! Wish I’d been able to see this one.
What a pretty exhibit! I’ve never been to the met but I have been to the louvre…good to know the lines aren’t as crazy!
What a gorgeous exibition! the ones with wings are my favourite!
All these dresses are incredible and they embody the theme perfectly
The MET is at the top of my list of places to go when I am in NYC this fall and now I am even more excited that this exhibit will still be there!
I love it when museums have awesome exhibits like this!! I’ve never been to NYC, but when I do someday we’ll have to make sure to stop by the MET to check it out. I’ve only heard great things about it!
This is amazing. I always enjoy visiting costume exhibits and watching costume dramas. Then I get it in my head I can make jewelry and embellished accessories. I can’t.
These are absolutely breathtaking! Definitely on my bucket list to visit the Met now.
Holy cow! Those pieces are absolutely stunning – I can only imagine they were even more beautiful in person!
Wow! This fashion gallery at the Met is amazing. I love the “imagination” of these beautiful unique pieces. What a cool event!
Wow, these are such incredible pieces!
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!
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.
This exhibit looks amazing! I love the artistic spin on the medieval styles and all the rich fabrics and intricate designs.
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
Wow this is such an interesting way to display the gowns. There are so many different styles.
Amazing! What an incredible exhibition. Those pieces are a true work of art I am totally in love with all the dresses.
I love the way they demonstrate all the beautiful dress I am in love. ?
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.
These outfits are so very beautiful! I love that they have them displayed like this.
All the outfits are very beautiful
These outfits are really awesome!