I ♥ Art

Museum-wide

This Valentine's Day, join us for a celebration of loving art! Visit the special exhibition "In Pursuit of a Masterpiece" and discover incredible artworks in the museum's collection. Watch Korean dance performances that will bring to life the MIA's Dragon Jar. Work with charcoal, pencil, and chalk to see if you can refigure Jasper Johns's Figure 2. Learn about the art of monotype printing by exploring the intriguing Nebuchadnezzar by William Blake. See how an Egyptian obelisk, imaginary and real animals, and kissing doves all come together in a magnificent work of art. Seek out artworks with themes of love and friendship, and make an artful valentine.

Free.

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Purcell-Cutts House Tour

China Art Cart

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

From Our Ancestors: Art of the White Clay People, Gallery 255 and 256

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.

Pacific Islands Art Cart

Art of the Native Americans: The Thaw Collection

Coming Soon!

Sunday, October 24, 2010—Sunday, January 9, 2011
Target Gallery
Ticketed Exhibition (FREE for members!)

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