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Metropolitan Museum's Costume Art Exhibit to Challenge Beauty Norms

11/17/2025

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art will open Costume Art on May 10, 2026, in the 12,000-square-foot Condé M. Nast Galleries.
The show will pair around 200 garments with nearly 200 artworks to link fashion and fine art.
Misty Copeland, a dancer, highlighted the exhibit's aim to challenge traditional beauty ideals and showcase diverse body types.
The Met Gala will coincide with the exhibition, elevating fashion's role in the museum's offerings.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art will open Costume Art on May 10, 2026, in the 12,000-square-foot Condé M. Nast Galleries.
The show will pair around 200 garments with nearly 200 artworks to link fashion and fine art.
Misty Copeland, a dancer, highlighted the exhibit's aim to challenge traditional beauty ideals and showcase diverse body types.
The Met Gala will coincide with the exhibition, elevating fashion's role in the museum's offerings.