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The Special Dead: A Medieval Reliquary Revealed  |  Art, 08 2 2008 - 01 18 2009 Human beings in all cultures treasure the mementos of the dead whom they have loved. With the advent of Christianity, the followers who died for God or lived according to His principles were given special status as saints, and their remains were thought to unite heaven and earth. The works of art made to contain saintly bodies, known as reliquaries, played a fundamental role in communicating holiness for audiences of medieval pilgrims and the faithful. Using both art historical and technical research, this experimental installation will focus on the 13th-century reliquary shrine of St. Amandus. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore 600 North Charles Street in Baltimore , MD 21201 USA Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10 am - 5 pm / Fridays open till 8 p.m Closed Mondays and Tuesdays "First Fridays" from October to November, first friday from 5 to 9 : live entertainement, tours, demonstrations General Admission Free http://www.thewalters.org/

Franz West, To Build a House You Start with the Roof: Work, 1972-2008  |   Contemporary Art, 10 12 2008 - 01 4 2009 Experience the supersize, provocative, and playful work of acclaimed Austrian artist Franz West. Considered one of the most important living artists today, Franz West has created an extraordinary body of work since the 1970s. This is the first comprehensive survey in the U.S. Image: Friedl Kubelka. Franz West with Picture Object (Guitar). 1974. ©Friedl Kubelka The Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Drive Baltimore, MD 21218-3898 USA Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 11 a.m - 5 p.m. / Saturday - Sunday, 11 a.m - 6 p.m. Free First Thursday Nights from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. The BMA is closed Monday Free general admission. Certain featured exhibitions may charge admission. http://artbma.org/

Bedazzled: 5,000 Years of Jewelry  |   Decorative Arts, 10 19 2008 - 01 4 2009 The Walters Art Museum is one of few museums in the world that can provide an array of exquisite jewelry from over 5,000 years of world history and from a vast spectrum of cultures. This exhibition of more than 200 highlights from the Walters’ collection-- many of them never displayed before-- presents the evolution of techniques and materials throughout the ages, and demonstrates the importance of jewelry as an expression of creativity, and often wealth and position. A special focus will be placed on finger rings throughout history, with important examples on loan from the distinguished collection of the New York gemologist Benjamin Zucker. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore 600 North Charles Street in Baltimore , MD 21201 USA Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10 am - 5 pm / Fridays open till 8 p.m Closed Mondays and Tuesdays "First Fridays" from October to November, first friday from 5 to 9 : live entertainement, tours, demonstrations General Admission Free http://www.thewalters.org/

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