Love and Scandal

Celebrate Valentine's Day all month long. Inflame your passion for art on a tour that explores the victories and vicissitudes of love. See works of art in the museum's collection that tell intriguing stories of marriage and devotion, the sexual exploits of gods and goddesses, and the hurtful scandals that sometimes come with affairs of the heart!

In Pursuit of a Masterpiece

Purcell-Cutts House Tour

Nature's Inspiration: Art of the Pacific Islands

On Dragons' Wings: Arts of China

See how dragons and guardian spirits reflect ancient traditions and beliefs, how artists delight in the beauty of mountains and mist, and how Chinese scholars spend their days in pursuits both serious and whimsical.

Absolutely Fabulous: Highlights of the Institute's Collection

View celebrated works in the Institute’s world-renowned collections, from an Egyptian mummy to modern painting and sculpture. Whether you’re new to the museum or have been visiting for many years, see popular favorites and discover new favorites.

Living Arts of Africa

Discover objects for daily use and regalia fit for a king from the diverse continent of Africa. Learn about masquerade and divination, as well as customs for settling disputes and initiating young men and women into the community.

Dancing with the Divine: Arts of India, Tibet and South East Asia

Discover why Shiva dances, the Buddha meditates, and Mahavira gives away all his possessions. Examine how Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain artists create art in the service of worship and devotion to their gods.

Bamboo Bridges: The Arts of Japan and Korea

From refined porcelains to coarse tea bowls, see how the arts of Japan and Korea bridge cultural differences and similarities. View reverence for both the spiritual and the natural world, as expressed in ceramics, ink painting, decorative screens, and sculpture.

A Taste of Asia

In Pursuit of a Masterpiece

Sunday, October 18, 2009—Sunday, April 25, 2010
U.S. Bank Gallery
Free Exhibition

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