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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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An entrance to an exhibit is surrounded by potted plants. Above the entrance are the words “Hidden Faces: Covered Portraits of the Renaissance.”

Review: ‘Hidden Faces: Covered Portraits of the Renaissance’ at The Met reveals the hidden and revels in the personal

The museum’s latest exhibition features roughly 60 Renaissance portraits, and celebrates the ingenuity of the era’s double-sided and hidden portraiture.
Katherine Welander, Copy Chief April 10, 2024

Through its unique approach to the display of works by Renaissance masters, such as Hans Memling, Lorenzo Lotto and Titian, “Hidden Faces: Covered Portraits of the Renaissance”...

A framed illustration from the exhibition of two peacocks in a field.

Review: ‘The Art of the Literary Poster’ exposes the history behind the evolution of creative marketing

On view until June 11, The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest exhibition explores visual storytelling in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Marisa Sandoval, Contributing Writer April 9, 2024

Centered in luscious vines, an ancient half-man, half-goat Greek god cups the face of a mystical woman. Mesmerized, they stare into each other's eyes in Will H. Bradley’s 1894...

Patrons browse the The New York Public Library gift shop. There are several tables filled with books.

The best NYC museum gift shops for the holiday season

Finding unique yet thoughtful presents can be difficult, but the city’s various museum gift shops might be the best hidden gems to solving this gift-giving conundrum.
Eliana Brown, Contributing Writer November 14, 2023

It’s no secret that New York City is home to incredible art museums. Most people have their favorite exhibits to visit on rainy weekends, but a much less talked about — yet...

A red, brown and white painting hanging on a cream colored wall inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There is a cream colored railing around the base of the wall, and “Cecily Brown, Death and the Maid” is written in capitalized gray letters above the painting.

Review: ‘Death and the Maid’ breathes color into mundane inevitabilities

Cecily Brown’s solo exhibition can be viewed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art until Dec. 3.
Alexa Donovan, Staff Writer April 26, 2023

It is hard to miss the Cecily Brown exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; its advertising banner creates a stark contrast of color on the colossal and ornate building on...

An illustration of a girl wearing pink clothes with frilly sleeves. Her fingers touch one another inside of a planetary shape. Behind her is a purple expanse with white planets and stars.

Beyond NYU: Designing sustainable style

Olivia Cheng created her clothing brand, Dauphinette, after a trip to France. Despite having little prior design experience, her clothes have now appeared at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and at New York Fashion Week.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor February 23, 2023

Stern alum Olivia Cheng, now a designer, founded her own sustainable clothing brand, Dauphinette. Despite starting without design experience or connections, she now creates garments...

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.

What to do this week: Thanksgiving Day Parade and ‘The Nutcracker’

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Nov. 21-27.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor November 20, 2022

A conversation with an Italian opera conductor 6:30 p.m. at 24 W. 12th St. Italian pianist-conductor Speranza Scappucci is playing her first show at the 3,800-seat Metropolitan...

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.

What to do this week: Valentine’s Day and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 14 to Feb. 20.
Rachel Cohen and Kristian Burt February 14, 2022

A Valentine’s Day edition of “Office” trivia 8-9:30 p.m. at 225 E. 44th St. Free, open to the public Bring your special someone to Overlook NYC’s trivia night...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art used to be one of the many New York City museums where NYU students could patronise for free or a reduced price. The Museum Gateway program is now closed, during the same semester when tuition has gone up. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

Museum Gateway program is suspended for the semester

As New York City slowly reopens, students and faculty wonder when the university will provide students free access to museums again.
Rachel Fadem, Staff Writer March 12, 2021

NYU’s Museum Gateway program will remain suspended for the rest of the academic year, even though many museums in New York City have reopened to the public. Now, students are...

Pictured is “Mountain Valley with Fenced Fields, ca. 1625-30” by painter Hercules Segers, whose work is being featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This exhibit, “The Mysterious Landscapes of Hercules Segers,” includes landscapes and oil sketches.

Hercules Segers’ Otherworldly Beauty at the Met

Phyllis Lam, Contributing Writer February 16, 2017
The Met's new exhibit of Dutch Golden Age painter Hercules Segers' landscape prints is a stunning display of an artist that influenced Rembrandt himself with his fine-tuned skill and innovation.
Hammerkatz, an NYU sketch comedy group and longform improv troupe, is teaming up with Dangerbox on Nov. 14 to put on a show free of charge.

This Weekend: November 13-15

Patrick Pauley, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Top things to do this weekend.
Catch these museum exhibits while you can

Catch these museum exhibits while you can

Audrey Deng, Arts Editor August 28, 2015
Can't miss museum exhibits for early fall 2015.
Stephanie Zheng for WSN

Students celebrate contemporary China at Met Museum

February 24, 2014
A citywide student group hosted an event at the Met that showcased recent Chinese history.