Imperial Perfection: Chinese Palace Porcelain of Three Great Emperors

Maybe it’s true, as the saying goes, that heavy hangs the head that wears the crown—on the other hand, when you’re the emperor, you get all the best china. This exhibit of more than a hundred rare porcelains, drawn from a private collection in China, showcases the beautiful and highly detailed craftsmanship that graced the tables of seventeenth- to twentieth-century Qing dynasty rulers. You will never again be able to look at your Corningware without a sigh of wistful envy. Chinese art expert Julian Thompson, who wrote the catalog for this show, will share his expertise during a public talk May 2. (612) 870-3131; www.artsmia.org