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What happens when a surrealist makes an addition to another artist’s creation?

Trace the roughly 50-year journey of these elaborate vessels as they traveled from China to France and were extravagantly transformed along the way.

Journey through the long, careful, and beautifully intense process the artist undertakes to transform a tree into an exquisite basket.

Our staff finds whole worlds in the heart of this primary color.

Discover what’s in store this season with our quick and easy guide to artist talks, gallery programs, new installations, and other inspired offerings.

An upcoming installation provides fresh perspectives on the endlessly fascinating art and culture of ancient Egyptians, offering new views of their ideas of the afterlife and the daily life that came before it.

Curator of Chinese art Colin C. Makenzie finds comfort in the simple elegance of these pale green ceramics.

It may not be apparent on first glance, but this portrait is composed of two distinct media.

This rare and delicate work demonstrates the exchange of Chinese and Western influences in the 18th century.

“That’s how culture transcends,” the artist stated, “transforming the past while keeping the roots.”

The author explores how women depicted in works of art can seem both vividly present and hauntingly absent.

Two national treasures from Korea celebrate—in dazzling fashion—the rich history and artistry of the country and the debut of our gallery devoted to Korean art.

Come face-to-face with gods, rulers, and everyday people from the ancient world.

Discover how quiltmaking opened up new worlds of creativity for the beloved Chicago artist in the mid-1980s.

Our Applied Arts of Europe staff shares just a few of the exquisitely rendered works you won’t want to miss when the thoroughly redesigned space opens in July.

Cezanne’s sensation-driven yet meticulous approach to painting largely defies theoretical explanation, and his works have long fascinated artists in particular.

She was Paul Cezanne’s favorite model, and the red dress she wears tells us a lot more than meets the eye.

Trace the major artistic approaches and themes Picasso explored at various points across his 70-year career.