Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing Opening

November 4, 2018 – September 30, 2019

Updated Nov 3, 2018

On Sunday, Nov. 4, the Detroit Institute of Arts debuts newly expanded galleries dedicated to Asian art in the Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing, highlighting objects and themes that represent diverse art forms, cultural practices, and systems of belief. Works span thousands of years up to the present day in galleries of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Indian and Southeast Asian art, as well as a gallery for Buddhist art across Asia.

Happy World – Scattered Crumbs,” 2011–2014, Ik-Joong Kang, mixed media on wood. Detroit Institute of Arts

On Sunday, Nov. 4, the Detroit Institute of Arts debuts newly expanded galleries dedicated to Asian art in the Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing, highlighting objects and themes that represent diverse art forms, cultural practices, and systems of belief. Works span thousands of years up to the present day in galleries of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Indian and Southeast Asian art, as well as a gallery for Buddhist art across Asia.

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“Ceremonial Skirt (Tapis Inu),” late 1800s, Indonesia (South Sumatra), cotton warp ikat, silk embroidery. Detroit Institute of Arts

“Ceremonial Skirt (Tapis Inu),” late 1800s, Indonesia (South Sumatra), cotton warp ikat, silk embroidery. Detroit Institute of Arts

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“Early Autumn,” late 1200s–1300s, signed Qian Xuan, Ink and watercolor on paper. Detroit Institute of Arts

“Early Autumn,” late 1200s–1300s, signed Qian Xuan, Ink and watercolor on paper. Detroit Institute of Arts

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Happy World – Scattered Crumbs,” 2011–2014, Ik-Joong Kang, mixed media on wood. Detroit Institute of Arts

“Happy World – Scattered Crumbs,” 2011–2014, Ik-Joong Kang, mixed media on wood. Detroit Institute of Arts

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“Jinas with Family and Goddess Ambika,” 950–1050, India (Madhya Pradesh or Rajasthan), sandstone. Detroit Institute of Arts

“Jinas with Family and Goddess Ambika,” 950–1050, India (Madhya Pradesh or Rajasthan), sandstone. Detroit Institute of Arts

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“Krishna Prepares for Radha’s Visit (page from the Gita Govinda),” late 1600s–1714, India (Mewar, Rajasthan), opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper. Detroit Institute of Arts

“Krishna Prepares for Radha’s Visit (page from the Gita Govinda),” late 1600s–1714, India (Mewar, Rajasthan), opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper. Detroit Institute of Arts

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“Manuscript of the ‘Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Verses’ (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita)", about 1160, Scribe: Shri Dharaka of Ghoshaligrama; Painter: Unknown Artist India (Bihar), ink and opaque watercolor on palm leaves. DIA

“Manuscript of the ‘Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Verses’ (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita)", about 1160, Scribe: Shri Dharaka of Ghoshaligrama; Painter: Unknown Artist India (Bihar), ink and opaque watercolor on palm leaves. DIA

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“Money Tree,” 25–220 C.E., China, stoneware, glaze, bronze. Detroit Institute of Arts

“Money Tree,” 25–220 C.E., China, stoneware, glaze, bronze. Detroit Institute of Arts

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“Parvati,” 1200s, India (Tamil Nadu), copper alloy. Detroit Institute of Arts

“Parvati,” 1200s, India (Tamil Nadu), copper alloy. Detroit Institute of Arts

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“Pillow with Lions,” 1100s–1200s, Korea, stoneware, slip, celadon glaze. Detroit Institute of Arts

“Pillow with Lions,” 1100s–1200s, Korea, stoneware, slip, celadon glaze. Detroit Institute of Arts

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“Shakyamuni as an Ascetic,” late 1200s–early 1300s, China. wood, lacquer, gold, paint. Detroit Institute of Arts

“Shakyamuni as an Ascetic,” late 1200s–early 1300s, China. wood, lacquer, gold, paint. Detroit Institute of Arts

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“The First Prose Poem on the Red Cliff,” 1558, Wen Zhengming, ink on paper. Detroit Institute of Arts

“The First Prose Poem on the Red Cliff,” 1558, Wen Zhengming, ink on paper. Detroit Institute of Arts

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“Vasudhara, Goddess of Wealth and Abundance,” 1100s, Nepal, copper, gold, gem stones. Detroit Institute of Arts

“Vasudhara, Goddess of Wealth and Abundance,” 1100s, Nepal, copper, gold, gem stones. Detroit Institute of Arts

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“Vishnu,” 900s, India (Madhya Pradesh), sandstone. Detroit Institute of Arts

“Vishnu,” 900s, India (Madhya Pradesh), sandstone. Detroit Institute of Arts

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