Let’s Celebrate Life –– Minneapolis Institute of Art https://new.artsmia.org/programs/teachers-and-students/art-adventure/lets-celebrate-life
1959 Soundsuit, 2010, metal, wood, plastic, pigments, cotton and acrylic fibers Gift
1959 Soundsuit, 2010, metal, wood, plastic, pigments, cotton and acrylic fibers Gift
ware stoneware with black and tan glaze over a white slip under a clear glaze Gift
August 20, 2016 – March 19, 2017 | Regis Fountain Court | Free Exhibition Enjoy a rare opportunity to see 14 American quilts from Mia’s collection, dating from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. See appliquéd, pieced, and embroidered quilts in a dramatic, ceiling-suspended display in Mia’s grand Regis Fountain Court
1890 Pieced wool, silk, and cotton Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States Gift
November 14, 2020 – November 7, 2021 | G218 | Free Exhibition In the male-dominated society of imperial China, most women were physically restricted to domestic spaces. The center of a woman’s life was the bedroom, where she would sit alone or with others, working or pursuing leisurely activities
Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton 2002.4.5 Intimate Space: A Noblewoman’s Bedroom in
July 29, 2023 – December 17, 2023 | Harrison Photography Gallery | Free Exhibition Mirrors and photographs, individually and combined, offer us glimpses of ourselves and the world around us. „Another Look“ examines the use of reflective surfaces as sites of photographic experimentation and discovery
content Burk Uzzle, American, born 1938, Untitled, c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Gift
March 31, 2021 – April 10, 2022 | Gallery 210 | Free Exhibition Lacquer art has a long history in China, beginning more than 5,000 years ago. Richly decorated lacquer wares often invoke themes and ideas intended to bring wealth, health, moral ethics, good luck, longevity, and even immortality to their owners—and also communicate their wealth and status
Dragon Box (detail), 18th century, red, green, and brown carved lacquer (tixi), Gift
September 16, 2023 – May 15, 2024 | Gallery 255 | Free Exhibition Mia began collecting art from Latin America and the Caribbean in the 1940s, particularly ceramics, objects in gold, and textiles produced by the ancient civilizations of Central and South America. The collection has grown ever since, largely through generous donations and purchases of work by contemporary artists
Gift of Funds from Mary and Bob Mersky, 2022.23.2 Latin American Art at Mia Latin
August 24, 2019 – January 19, 2020 | Cargill Gallery | Free Exhibition This exhibition is a survey of Mia’s contemporary art collection that also explores how art museums shape historical narratives and why artists create works about history. The exhibition, which includes artists’ quotes and video interviews, urges the viewer to consider this line of investigation as they view other collections at the museum.
born 1939 Mississippi Delta (detail), 2005–6 Triptych, colored pencil on mylar Gift
beneficiary designations on retirement accounts and life insurance to charitable gift
October 1, 2023 – October 20, 2024 | Gallery 203 | Free Exhibition The idea of retreating from society into mountainous landscapes has a long history in China. Daoist, Buddhist, and Confucian followers all regarded mountains as sacred places where one could become spiritually fulfilled, far from restraining social burdens. This exhibition features classical Chinese paintings from Mia’s permanent collection that express the idyllic life of mountain dwellers, from recluses in their mountain huts to scenic lakes with fishermen who represent a life of freedom and spontaneity
Landscape with Scholar Viewing a Waterfall (detail), 1722, Ink and colors on paper, Gift