Shows that let you globe-trot without leaving the gallery
Global Citizen: The Architecture of Moshe Safdie surveys the half-century career of the Somerville-based architect whose buildings stretch from Salt Lake City to Singapore. March 16-May 22 at the BSA Space
Walid Raad presents the first survey for the Lebanese artist whose work blends fact and fiction to probe narratives of Arab history, complete with not-to-be-missed live performances. Through May 30 at the ICA
Asia in Amsterdam: The Culture of Luxury in the Golden Age explores the influence of precious porcelain, spices, silks and other Asian imports on 17th-century Dutch art. Through June 5 at the Peabody Essex Museum
Megacities Asia gathers sculptures made from everyday urban materials
by artists representing Beijing, Mumbai and other metropolises with populations over 10 million, tapping emerging talents and big names like Ai Weiwei. April 3-July 17 at the MFA
Everywhen: The Eternal Present in Indigenous Art from Australia showcases 70-plus works, many never before seen outside of Australia, from traditional bark paintings to text-based art from Venice Biennale vet Vernon Ah Kee. Through Sept. 18 at the Harvard Art Museums
Spring into Action: Visual Art
A preview of the jam-packed arts season ahead!
By Jacqueline Houton | Photo Credit: Forever: Ai Weiwei / Museum of Fine Arts, Boston | March 12, 2016
Worldly Goods
Shows that let you globe-trot without leaving the gallery
Global Citizen: The Architecture of Moshe Safdie surveys the half-century career of the Somerville-based architect whose buildings stretch from Salt Lake City to Singapore. March 16-May 22 at the BSA Space
Walid Raad presents the first survey for the Lebanese artist whose work blends fact and fiction to probe narratives of Arab history, complete with not-to-be-missed live performances. Through May 30 at the ICA
Asia in Amsterdam: The Culture of Luxury in the Golden Age explores the influence of precious porcelain, spices, silks and other Asian imports on 17th-century Dutch art. Through June 5 at the Peabody Essex Museum
Megacities Asia gathers sculptures made from everyday urban materials
by artists representing Beijing, Mumbai and other metropolises with populations over 10 million, tapping emerging talents and big names like Ai Weiwei. April 3-July 17 at the MFA
Everywhen: The Eternal Present in Indigenous Art from Australia showcases 70-plus works, many never before seen outside of Australia, from traditional bark paintings to text-based art from Venice Biennale vet Vernon Ah Kee. Through Sept. 18 at the Harvard Art Museums
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