Courtesy The Metropolitan Museum of Art

This is the last week to view two fascinating exhibitions at The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co. and Lineages: Korean Art at The Met – before they close this Sunday, October 20th! Learn more about them below.

Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co.
Closing Sunday, October 20, 2024
Gallery 199

Edward C. Moore (1827–1891)—the creative force who led Tiffany & Co. to unparalleled originality and success during the second half of the 19th century—amassed a vast collection of decorative arts of exceptional quality and in various media, from Greek and Roman glass and Japanese baskets to metalwork from the Islamic world. These objects were a source of inspiration for Moore, a noted silversmith in his own right, and the designers he supervised.

This exhibition feature more than 180 extraordinary examples from Moore’s personal collection, which was donated to the Museum, alongside 70 magnificent silver objects designed and created at Tiffany & Co. under his direction. Drawn primarily from the holdings of The Met, the display will also include seldom seen examples from a dozen private and public lenders. A defining figure in the history of American silver, Moore played a pivotal role in shaping the legendary Tiffany design aesthetic and the evolution of The Met’s collection.

To learn more and view a video tour of the show, click here.

Lineages: Korean Art at The Met
Closing Sunday, October 20, 2024
Gallery 233

In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of The Met’s Arts of Korea gallery, Lineages: Korean Art at The Met showcases highlights of the Museum’s collection paired with important international loans of Korean modern and contemporary art. This juxtaposition of historic and contemporary artworks—from twelfth- and thirteenth-century celadons to futuristic cyborg sculptures made in the 2000s—displays the history of Korean art in broad strokes through four intertwined themes—lines, people, places, and things. Featuring thirty objects, this exhibition fosters a dialogue of ideas that have resonated across time and bound artists together. If you’ve seen this exhibit before, be sure to visit again to explore their latest rotation.

To learn more and view informative videos of the show, click here.