 |  | | | | The Atelier with Alina Cho: Erdem Moralioglu | Tuesday, January 27, 6–7 pm
Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Alina Cho for a conversation with Creative Director and founder Erdem Moralioglu to mark the 20-year anniversary of his eponymous fashion house, ERDEM. Hear new stories as Erdem reflects on his creative process, including the historical research, intricate craftsmanship, and collaborative spirit he is known for, and discover insights about his experience building an independent brand.
Tickets $35 ($30 plus a $5 processing fee). Tickets include Museum admission on the day of the event.
Buy tickets → |  | | | | The Art of the American Revolution: A Conversation with Ken Burns | Thursday, January 29, 6–7:30 pm
Mark the 250th anniversary year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a conversation featuring filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein, historians Philip Deloria and Jane Kamensky, and art historian Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw. Enjoy special excerpts from the PBS series The American Revolution that feature objects from The Met collection, highlighting the creative process of visual storytelling. The conversation provides an opportunity to reflect on the continued relevance of historical imagery and the power of art to explore varied narratives of the country's founding.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Revolution!
Tickets $45 ($40 plus a $5 processing fee). Tickets include Museum admission on the day of the event.
Buy tickets → |  | | | | Date Night—Man Ray | Friday, January 9, 5–8 pm
Join us for a lively evening inspired by the exhibition Man Ray: When Objects Dream. Play a game of chess, catch a performance, create connections with fellow art lovers, make art inspired by Man Ray's unique compositions, and enjoy our 2-for-1 Date Night drink special.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Man Ray: When Objects Dream.
All activities are free with Museum admission. Beverages are available for purchase.
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|  | | | | Divine Egypt—A Conversation with Filmmaker Sherief Elkatsha | Thursday, January 15, 6–7 pm
Immerse yourself in Luxor's Opet Festival, celebrating the deities Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, with Egyptian filmmaker Sherief Elkatsha. Learn about Elkatsha's creative process documenting a contemporary celebration in a film he created for the exhibition Divine Egypt, and discover the history of ancient Opet Festivals in a conversation with Diana Craig Patch, Lila Acheson Wallace Curator in Charge, Department of Egyptian Art.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Divine Egypt.
Free, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
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|  | | | | Art History Study Group—Jewish Ritual Art | Wednesday, January 21, 3–4:30 pm
Access the expertise of The Met from anywhere and expand your knowledge of art history. Discover Jewish ritual art with Research Associate Riva Arnold and learn about the history of The Met's collection, including a new temporary display of Judaica featuring works that have never been on view before. Jewish ritual art (such as a Torah Crown, Passover Plate, or Hanukkah Lamp) is an essential part of European sculpture and decorative arts, and this course will offer a close look at the patrons, communities, and silversmiths who contributed to the richness and vibrancy of Jewish history and culture.
$40. Note: This live event takes place on Zoom. Space is limited; advance registration is required. Registration closes Tuesday, January 20, or when registration is full.
Register now → | For more information about the exhibitions, including sponsorship credits, see Revolution!, Man Ray: When Objects Dream, and Divine Egypt.
The Atelier with Alina Cho series is made possible by the Doris & Stanley Tananbaum Foundation in memory of Doris Tananbaum.
The Art of the American Revolution: A Conversation with Ken Burns is made possible by the Jerome Levy Foundation, in honor of Marvin Schwartz.
For Education program funders, visit metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport.
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Images: Photo of Erdem Moralioglu by Tom Mannion. Photo of Alina Cho by Inez & Vinoodh | Emanuel Leutze (German American, 1816–1868). Washington Crossing the Delaware (detail), 1851. Oil on canvas, 149 x 255 in. (378.5 x 647.7 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of John Stewart Kennedy, 1897 (97.34) | Date Night photo by Argenis Apolinario | Charles K. Wilkinson, The Barque of Amun Arriving at the West Bank of Thebes (detail), 20th century, 1930–31. Original from Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, tomb of Amenmose (TT 19), original New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Ramesses I–Ramesses II; ca. 1295–1213 BCE. Tempera on paper. Facsimile: H. 77 × W. 131 cm (30 5/16 × 51 9/16 in.), scale 1:1, Framed: H. 78.2 × W. 133 cm (30 13/16 × 52 3/8 in.). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1931 (31.6.5) | Fish-form spice container (Besamim), Austrian, Vienna, 1813. Silver, foil-backed glass, 1813. 3 1/8 × 13 3/8 × 3 in., 15.872oz. (8 × 34 × 7.6 cm, 450g). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Manda and Albert Kalimian Gift, in honor of Sabrina and Daniel Kalimian, 2024 (2025.104) | | | |
