Four Imminent Exhibitions Worth Visiting at Mia This Autumn
Mia, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is set to host an extraordinary art exhibit extravaganza from September 13, 2025, to March 22, 2026. The event will feature three captivating exhibits: "Gatsby at 100", "Royal Bronzes: Cambodian Art of the Divine", and "José María Velasco: A View of Mexico".
The centrepiece of the event is the exhibit "Gatsby at 100", which focuses on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" and the visual art of his time. The exhibit showcases original manuscripts, the iconic cover art of "The Great Gatsby" by Francis Cugat, and modern reinterpretations inspired by the novel.
Furthermore, the exhibit highlights works from Mia's collection that embody the decadence, excess, and social upheaval reflected in Fitzgerald's prolific novel. Additionally, the artists featured in the exhibition include F. Scott Fitzgerald, Francis Cugat, and various contemporary illustrators.
Another exhibit, "Royal Bronzes: Cambodian Art of the Divine", is a collaboration with France's Musée Guimet and the National Museum of Cambodia. This exhibit reveals a blend of artistic mastery, religious devotion, and royal power, giving visitors an unprecedented look at Khmer bronze craftsmanship brought to light through recent archaeological discoveries.
More than 200 objects from Cambodia's Khmer Empire will be on display, showcasing the intricate detail and breathtaking beauty of these ancient artefacts.
Meanwhile, "José María Velasco: A View of Mexico" showcases paintings from museums in Mexico and the Czech Republic. Many of the paintings in this exhibit have seldom been displayed outside their home countries.
José María Velasco, an influential figure in Mexico, was trained at the Academia de San Carlos. The exhibit includes books, paintings, and works on paper that are rarely on view.
For those interested in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the exhibit "Timber! Art and Woodwork at the Fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire" will be on display from August 30, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This exhibit features works by artists such as Oskar Kokoschka, Fernand Léger, Henri Matisse, Wanda Gág, and Clement Haupers.
The exhibit centres on Egon Schiele's painting "Sawmill (1913)". The painting features a mill surrounded by piles of freshly cut timber and can be interpreted as a symbol of the precarious state of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1913. The exhibit also explores two outcomes for the sawmill's timber, one being a wooden bridge in another painting by Schiele.
The first edition of "The Great Gatsby" book jacket will be on display in the exhibit, on loan from Princeton University Library. The exhibit also features avant-garde wooden furniture, created mostly by Schiele's friend and mentor, designer Josef Hoffmann.
Admission to all exhibits is free, making this a must-visit event for art enthusiasts and casual viewers alike. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of art history!
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