Met Anywhere: Spring

The latest news and features from The Met. [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [Met Anywhere: Spring]( [Black and white photograph of the artist Alice Neel sitting on the floor, surrounded by stacks of portraits, artworks, and frames.]( [Alice Neel's New York]( New York City was Alice Neel's greatest muse. Our latest Primer explores how, for nearly 60 years, its people, activism, energy, and beauty fed into her radical, timeless paintings. [Alice Neel: People Come First]( is on view at The Met through August 1, 2021.[Explore now →]( [The Met Fifth Avenue facade featuring a sculpture by the artist Carol Bove.]( [Carol Bove]( Go behind the scenes with artist Carol Bove, who discusses the inspiration and making of [The Facade Commission: Carol Bove, The séances aren't helping](, on view through November 2021. [Watch now →]( [A sculptural relief plaque made of brass depicting a central figure on horseback flanked by smaller attending figures to either side.]( [The Legacy of Benin Court Art: From Tragedy to Resilience]( Subsequent to the nineteenth-century dispersal of Benin works, awareness of their extraordinary aesthetic power, beauty, and complexity profoundly influenced Black public intellectuals such as W. E. B. Du Bois, Alain Locke, and artists from the Harlem Renaissance. At the same time, their relegation to ethnographic museums during the colonial era continues to reflect the legacy of their forceful removal and segregation from comparable cultural achievements by Western creators. [Read now →]( [Black-and-white image of an actor in 18th-century period costume sitting in the Marmion Room]( [Representing the Complicated History of American Interiors]( Amelia Peck, Marica F. Vilcek Curator, American Decorative Arts and Moira Gallagher, Research Associate speak to the Digital team about what a period room is and the benefits of publishing the research that informs them online. [Read now →]( [Table covered in unopened boxes]( [ILLove in the Time of Coronavirus]( Associate Museum Librarian for Interlibrary Services and Digital Initiatives Robyn Fleming discusses how interlibrary loans have worked during mass shutdowns throughout the pandemic. [Read now →]( [New from #MetKids]( [A comic by Sharee Miller.]( [A #MetKids Comic from Guest Contributor Sharee Miller]( A love for art and creativity. Children's book author and illustrator Sharee Miller knows these feelings well. The creator of books like Don't Touch My Hair, Princess Hair, and Michelle's Garden has created a new comic for #MetKids about all the reasons she loves to visit the Museum. And stick around afterwards for a special activity inspired by the comic. [Read now →]( [Introducing #MetKids Create]( Calling all makers! Get inspired by hands-on projects that explore works of art and your own creativity using materials you can find at home. New activities launch each week, so come back often! And don't forget to share your creations using @metmuseum and #MetKidsCreate.[Start your project →]( [Sign up for #MetKids newsletters →]( [Plan Your Visit]( The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters are open! [Watch this video]( or check out the [visitor guidelines page]( to learn about our [new health and safety protocols](. Please note that our [opening days and hours have changed](. Entry to the Museum is by timed ticket or reservation only and capacity is limited. See the [Plan Your Visit page]( for more information about making a reservation and buying tickets in advance. The Eatery and the American Wing Café are now open. A vibrant culinary marketplace, The Eatery offers seasonal dishes featuring locally sourced ingredients, including kid-friendly options. For a quick coffee and snacks, head to the American Wing Café. For hours and locations, [visit us online](. [Buy or reserve your tickets now →]( [The Met Fifth Avenue]( 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 [The Met Cloisters]( 99 Margaret Corbin Drive Fort Tryon Park New York, NY 10040 [metmuseum.org]( [Explore]( [Membership]( [Donate]( [Manage Your Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( For more information about the exhibitions, including sponsorship credits, see [Alice Neel: People Come First]( and [The Facade Commission: Carol Bove, The séances aren't helping](. The Primer is made possible by Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne. It is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Director's Fund. [#MetKids]( is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Your support allows the Museum to collect, conserve, and present 5,000 years of world art. [Donate now.]( Comments are welcome at [metmuseum_newsletter@metmuseum.org](mailto:MetMuseum_Newsletter@metmuseum.org). Images: Photograph of Alice Neel, 1944, by Sam Brody. © The Estate of Alice Neel. Courtesy of The Estate of Alice Neel and David Zwirner | Court of Benin, [Plaque: Equestrian Oba and Attendants](. Brass, H. 19 7/16 × W. 16 1/2 × D. 4 1/2 in. (49.5 x 41.9 x 11.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1965 (1978.412.309).