Metropolitan Stories: History and Behind-the-Scenes at the Met
Where: The 92nd Street Y, New York
1395 Lexington Ave.
212-415-5500 Price: $29
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Coulson’s enchanting debut novel, Metropolitan Stories, a love letter to the Met, an ode to lives lived for art and the golden age of a museum culture, weaves magical realism to expose the maze and masterpiece of inner workings that undergird this legendary institution.
Her unique point of view on the secret life of art, the palpable history within the building and the staff’s dependence on the objects spins an unforgettable tale and captures the wonder that radiates through the Met. Christine Coulson will be in conversation with Caroline Weber, award-winning author, journalist and professor.
A book signing follows the event.