https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2008/01/09/philippe_de_montebello_a_hard/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 18:28:02 -0400<![CDATA[The announcement yesterday that Philippe de Montebello, director of New York&#8217;s Metropolitan Museum of Art since 1977, planned to retire at the end of 2008 presages not only the end of an era but also a dangerous crossroads for that distinguished institution.]]>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:07:24 -0500<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2008/01/09/philippe_de_montebello_a_hard-n114514