“Birds in the Art of Japan”

presents approximately 150 works in various media from medieval times to the present. Displays of paintings are juxtaposed with examples of modern and contemporary textiles, ceramics, lacquerware, and bamboo art.http://met.org/Xb0pux 

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858) | Japanese White-eye and Titmouse on a Camellia Branch | ca. 1840  

 Sunday, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., immerse yourself in the splendors of the Islamic world and the Ancient Near East during our Senses of Springtime festival! Usher in the new season at this festival for all ages—come dance, hear stories and music, create art, and explore the Met's galleries. See a full list of events here:http://met.org/Zh8BA2