The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Band-Aid have reunited for a second collaboration, releasing a new set of art-themed adhesive bandages in 2026. The bandages feature details from three flower paintings in the Met's collection: Claude Monet's *Water Lilies* (1919), Vincent van Gogh's *Irises* (1890), and Odilon Redon's *Bouquet of Flowers* (ca. 1900–1905). The 50-count assortment includes small, medium, and large fabric bandages packed in a collectible tin, available exclusively at Target for $7.29. The 2025 Hokusai collection, which sold out quickly, is also back on sale at major retailers.
This partnership matters because it represents a growing trend of museums using commercial collaborations to make art accessible to broader audiences. By translating iconic artworks into everyday consumer products, the Met extends its cultural reach beyond traditional gallery walls, engaging the public in a novel, tactile way. The success of the initial collaboration, which sold out, underscores the public's appetite for art-infused merchandise and signals a viable revenue stream for institutions seeking to diversify their income while fulfilling their educational mission.