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Pictures at an Exhibition presents images of one notable show every weekday.
Today’s show: “Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson” is on view at the Minneapolis Institute of Art through Sunday, May 27. The exhibition presents work from the museum’s permanent collection, mainly its holdings from China’s Qing dynasty, which ruled from 1644 until 1911, in environments designed by director, designer, and artist Robert Wilson.
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Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
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Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
COURTESY THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
COURTESY THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
COURTESY THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
COURTESY THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
COURTESY THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
COURTESY THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
COURTESY THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
COURTESY THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
COURTESY THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
COURTESY THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
COURTESY THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Installation view of "Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson," 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
COURTESY THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
China, Qing dynasty, Covered Vase in Mughul Style, Qianlong period (1736–1795), white camphor jade.
MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART, GIFT OF MR. AUGUSTUS L. SEARLE
China, Qing dynasty, Jade Mountain Illustrating the Gathering of Scholars at the Lanting Pavilion, Qianlong period, 1790, light green jade.
MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART, THE JOHN R. VAN DERLIP FUND AND GIFT OF THE THOMAS BARLOW WALKER FOUNDATION
China, Qing dynasty, Pillow, 17th–18th century, greenish-white nephrite.
MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART, THE JOHN R. VAN DERLIP FUND AND GIFT OF THE THOMAS BARLOW WALKER FOUNDATION
China, Qing dynasty, Manchu Emperor’s Ceremonial Twelve-symbol jifu Court Robe, 1723–35, silk tapestry (kesi).
MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART, THE JOHN R. VAN DERLIP FUND
China, Tang dynasty, The Monk Ananda, 9th century, limestone.
MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART, GIFT OF RUTH AND BRUCE DAYTON
China, Qing dynasty, Pleasure boat, Qianlong period (1736-1795), jade.
MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
China, Qing dynasty, Nine Dragon Box, Qianlong period (1736–1795), red, green, and brown carved lacquer (ticai).
MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART, GIFT OF RUTH AND BRUCE DAYTON