Third Thursday

museum-wide

Dream of Eames? Nutty for Noguchi? Tonight's for you. Prep for the MIA's Design & Antiques Fair (Sept. 24-26 at the St. Paul Armory). Soak up 300 years of furniture design in the new exhibition "Chairevolution!" Drop in on a light and lively set of talks about furniture and antiques by the experts. Take in a cardboard furniture-making workshop and take home plans to make your own recycled pieces of livable sculpture.

Live music by The Idle Hands.

Free; refreshments for sale.

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Special Event: MAEP Gallery Event for Eun-Kyung Suh's "The Voided" and Mayumi Amada's "Kuon: The Eternal Flow of Time"

MAEP Galleries

Dialogue led by Frenchy Lunning and Rich Lee in the galleries, plus Third Thursday events. Free; refreshments for sale.

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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.

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The Circle: The Art of Design

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Discover the art of design and enjoy a series of talks about furniture, antiques, and modern design.

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Americas Art Cart

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Africa Art Cart

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Gallery Talk for "Embarrassment of Riches"

Harrison Photography Gallery (365)

Presented by David Little, curator of photography and new media. Free.

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How Was It Made?

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"Spotlight" on African Dan Masks, Gallery 261a

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Decorative Arts: Beauty in the Useful

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¡Viva la Independencia!

En honor del bicentenario de la Independencia de México, explore arte de México y de otros lugares que celebra la libertad.

Tour conducted in Spanish. English available on request.

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More Real? Art in the Age of Truthiness

Ending Soon!

Thursday, March 21, 2013—Sunday, June 9, 2013
Target Gallery (admission charged)
Ticketed Exhibition (FREE for members!)

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