Met Costume Institute 'Costume Art'
Key Questions
What are the new galleries at the Met Costume Institute?
New 12,000 square foot galleries debut with 'Costume Art,' blending 19th-century fashion narratives. They elevate fashion as a crossover with fine art.
Who are the key figures behind 'Costume Art' at the Met?
Curator Andrew Bolton leads, with contributions from artists Maurizio Cattelan and designers like Michael Kors. The show integrates historical fashion with contemporary art perspectives.
How does 'Costume Art' position fashion in the art world?
It elevates fashion-art crossovers through dedicated spaces similar to Gagosian's new Upper East Side gallery expansions. The galleries focus on narrative-driven 19th-century fashion displays.
New 12k sq ft galleries debut blending 19th-c fashion narratives (Bolton/Cattelan/Kors); elevates fashion-art crossovers.
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Updated Apr 14, 2026