Minneapolis Institute of Art

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Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is an art museum located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It has a collection of over 90,000 artworks, representing various cultures and eras from around the world. It traces 5,000 years of art history from ancient times to the present through works in a variety of formats, including painting, sculpture, photography, and textiles.

Minneapolis Institute of Arts History

• 1883: Founded as the Minneapolis Art Association
• 1915: Moved to current building and renamed the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
• 1970: New building extension designed by Kenzo Tange
• 2006: New building extension designed by Michael Graves

Representative collections

• Painting:
  • European paintings: Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, etc.
  • American Paintings: Georgia O'Keeffe, Grant Wood, etc.
• Sculpture:
  • Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman Sculpture
  • Rodin, Giacometti, etc.
• photograph:
  • Ansel Adams, Walker Evans, etc.
• Asian Art:
  • Artworks from China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia, etc.
• African Art:
  • Masks, sculptures, textiles, etc.
• Decorative Arts:
  • Furniture, textiles, glass crafts, etc.

What's special about the Minneapolis Institute of Arts?

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts captivates visitors with its diverse collection and beautiful exhibition spaces .

• Extensive collection: You can see art from various eras and regions, from ancient times to the present .
• Admission is free; feel free to drop in any time.
• Educational Programs: We offer workshops and classes for all ages , from children to adults .
• Beautiful architecture: The museum building itself is a beautiful mix of historic and modern architecture.

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is a great place to experience art and culture for art lovers, families, students and everyone in between .