Spencer Museum of Art presents new exhibit

Originally published April 18, 2011 at 4:39 p.m., updated April 18, 2011 at 4:39 p.m.

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10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday

Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday

Admission is free.

The Spencer Museum of Art opened its latest exhibit, “It Came from the Sky,” on April 16. The exhibit was installed by artist-in-residence Jin Shan, who is based in Shanghai, and is the first step of the Spencer’s “Project Redefine” movement. This movement is an effort to expand the types of exhibits that are part of the Spencer’s permanent collection.

According to Bill Woodard, information officer for the museum, the installation features a seven-foot policeman descending from the ceiling.

— Edited by Erin Wilbert

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