Calendar of Events
UNITED STATES
Malibu, California
Modern Antiquity: Picasso, de Chirico, Léger, and Picabia in the Presence of the Antique
With similar intentions to the recent Gormley exhibition at the Hermitage, and the Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, the Getty Villa is juxtaposing seminal modern art works alongside the Greek and Roman pieces which influenced them. Concentrating on stories, bodies and objects the exhibition highlights what drew these 20th-century artists so strongly to the Classical past.
The Getty Villa +1 (0) 31 04 40 73 00 (www.getty.edu).
Until 16 January.
NEW YORK, New York
New Galleries for the Art of the
Arab lands
A newly renovated and reinstalled suite of 15 galleries houses one of the most impressive collections of Islamic art. The new organisation of over 1,000 items according to their geographical provenance is used to show the breadth of the material and how it reflects cultures over a span
of 1300 years.
Metropolitan Museum of Art +001 (0) 21 25 35 77 10 (www.metmuseum.org). Ongoing.
Wonder of Age: Master Painters of India, 1100-1900
This major loan exhibition dispels the notion of the anonymous master in Indian art by concentrating on 40 named painters. Each one is represented by five or six works and arranged chronologically. The emphasis is on the development of style through artistic lineage rather than dynastic periods.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
+001 (0) 21 25 35 77 10
(www.metmuseum.org).
Until 8 January.
The Game of Kings: Medieval Ivory Chessmen from the Isle of Lewis
One of the highlights of the British Museum, it is rare that any of the 70 original Isle of Lewis chessmen, found in 1831, are loaned. But 30 of the iconic pieces, carved from walrus ivory in the 12th century, are now in New York, displayed as if in the endgame of a famous chess match. The exhibition is accompanied by gallery talks, workshops and, of course, a chess tournament!
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Cloisters Museum and Gardens +001 (0) 21 29 23 37 00
(www.metmuseum.org).
Until 22 April.
Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times
With apt timing that coincides with the publishing of the Dead Sea Scrolls on the internet for public view, this exhibition brings together the largest collection of artefacts from the Holy Land outside Israel. Quite apart from 500 previously unexhibited items, there is the chance to see the scrolls, themselves, as part of the retelling of the story of religious traditions and beliefs. Discovery Times Square
+001 (0) 86 69 87 96 92 (www.discoverytsx.com). Until 15 April.
TOLEDO, Ohio
The Egyptian Experience: Secrets
of the Tomb
Through over 150 objects spanning 3000 years, the Ancient Egyptians' approach to life and the afterlife will be uncovered. The visitor will meet a series of historical figures and explore their past through tomb evidence, inscribed biographies and personal possessions. Loans from major American institutions are displayed alongside the permanent collection and give a holistic approach to this fascinating subject. The Toledo Museum +1 (0) 41 92 55 80 00 (www.toledomuseum.org). Until 8 January.
HOUSTON, Texas
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs
The power, opulence and majesty of the life of Tutankhamun are reflected here with over 100 items from the tombs and temples of the most famous Pharaoh, and his successors. Highlights include a replica of the boy king's mummy, his golden sandals, and a 10-foot quartzite statue of him.
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston +1 (0) 18 88 934 48 88 (www.kingtut.org). Until 15 April.
WASHINGTON, DC
Anglo-Saxon Hoard: Gold from England's Dark Ages
The only US appearence of this, the largest Anglo-Saxon gold hoard ever found. Over 100 items from the Staffordshire Hoard will be on display, among these are many military items, including gold and garnet sword fittings, decorative elements for helmets and crosses. The National Geographic Museum +1 (0) 20 28 57 75 88 (events.nationalgeographic.com).
Until 4 March.
Antico: The Golden Age of Renaissance Bronzes
The first monographic exhibition in the US devoted to the 15th century Italian sculptor and goldsmith. With nearly 40 of his pieces drawn together, it is a rare chance to see over three-quarters of his known works. As part of the story of Antico's influences, some statues from antiquity are shown alongside his bronzes, along with comprehensive explanations of some of the incredible methods this artist used to achieve his distinct gilding and patination.
The National Gallery of Art
+1 (0) 20 27 37 42 15
(www.nga.gov). Until 8 April.
Silk Road Luxuries from China
This new permanent gallery focuses on the impact of trade on the arts of China, particularly from the 6th to 8th centuries. It was during this time that new techniques and materials started to be pioneered, and many exceptional objects and tablewares are on show and an elaborate stone burial couch.
The Smithsonian Institute
+1 (0) 20 26 33 10 00 (www.si.edu).
Ongoing.
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