World’s most scandalous painting returns to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

World’s most scandalous painting returns to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

She’s back. After two years of traveling, “Madame X” — the iconic 1884 portrait by John Singer Sargent — has returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it’s the star of a new exhibit ,”Sargent and Paris,” which runs through Aug. 3. The painting of a striking young woman in an alluring black dress … Read more

Best mezzo soprano singer ‘on the planet’ fired by Metropolitan Opera after she struggled to hit her high notes: suit

Best mezzo soprano singer ‘on the planet’ fired by Metropolitan Opera after she struggled to hit her high notes: suit

She didn’t leave on a high note. The Metropolitan Opera booted the best mezzo soprano “on the planet” once she struggled to hit her high notes, the singer claims in a Manhattan Federal Court lawsuit. Anita Rachvelishvili was contracted to perform various shows at the legendary Manhattan opera, including “Aida,” “La Gioconda,” “Carmen” and “Don … Read more

Basque-inspired dining, Catbird NYC collabs with the Metropolitan Museum, more NYC events

Basque-inspired dining, Catbird NYC collabs with the Metropolitan Museum, more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city.  What’s making our luxury list this week? A new spot from the Cervos team, a sparkling Met … Read more