Monstrous Beauty: An Afternoon of Art, Identity & Resistance at The Met + Cafe Carlyle Tea
Immerse yourself in an afternoon of art, history, and empowerment as we explore the intersection of feminism, cultural identity, and storytelling.
Advance Purchase Required here
On Saturday April 12th, Art-full members are invited to join us for a thoughtfully curated experience that brings together meaningful conversation, artistic exploration, and community connection.
We’ll begin with afternoon tea at the stunning gallery at Café Carlyle, savouring refined flavors while engaging in inspiring discussions. It is famous for its timeless elegance, live jazz performances, and artistic charm. Adorned with hand-painted murals by Marcel Vertès, it offers an intimate setting where guests enjoy refined cuisine, afternoon tea, and legendary cabaret shows. A favorite among celebrities and art lovers, it embodies the essence of Old New York glamour.
Then, we’ll head to The Met for a guided tour of Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie—a ground-breaking exhibition that reclaims the narrative of chinoiserie, exposing its deep-rooted connections to women’s identity, race, and colonial imagination.
Through nearly 200 works spanning from 16th-century Europe to contemporary pieces by Asian and Asian American women artists, this exhibition reframes porcelain as a symbol of resilience, power, and artistic defiance.
And we’ll have the pleasure of being guided by Art Historian, Helen Lee, whose insights will surely bring the exhibit to life.
All tickets include museum admission + the private, guided tour. Full experience tickets also include the prix-fixe afternoon tea menu at the Carlyle - with a selection of tea, tea sandwiches, scones and pastries.
It will be a memorable afternoon exploring the power of art to challenge norms, history to inspire change, and community to amplify voices.
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Schedule:
2:00 PM | Afternoon Tea at the Gallery at the Café Carlyle
35 E 76th St
3:50 PM | Meet for 4:00 PM Tour of Monstrous Beauty
The Great Hall at the Met | 1000 5th Ave
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Advance Purchase Required here
Tickets for Art-full Basic members:*
🎟 Museum/tour only: $70 early bird through 3/29 ; $75 full price
🎟 Full experience with tea at the Carlyle: $205 early bird through 3/29 ; $210 full price
*Premier members receive an additional 20% off. Learn more about membership and sign up here.
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Note about tickets/ RSVP's:
Since this event is exclusive to Art-full members only, it is not open to RSVPs on LUMA. To attend, you must be an active Art-full member and purchase a ticket here
All paid and confirmed attendees will receive an email from alex@womenofculture.org 1–2 days before the event with further details, including a link to a WhatsApp group for important updates. If you do not receive this email (make sure to check your spam as well), it likely means you did not complete registration or payment