The arts influence the arts, from painting and sculpture to music, theater, and fashion. It is also safe to say there will always be a place for the arts in every lifetime. As Demetri Martin said, "the earth without art is just eh." The MET seems to think the same, as the theme for 2026 is "Costume Art" with the dress code being "Fashion is Art". According to the museum, "this theme celebrates fashion as a high art form by pairing approximately 400 garments with artworks from