ASIA IN AMSTERDAM: THE

CULTURE OF LUXURY IN THE GOLDEN AGE A collaboration with the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, this show addresses the rich connections between luxury goods imported from Asia and paintings and objects made in?response by the Dutch in the 17th century. Through June 5. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 978-745-9500, www.pem.org

WALID RAAD A survey of disorienting, provocative photographs, videos, sculptures, and more, made over the past 25 years by the Lebanese-born artist who tackles politics, war, and museums, blurring lines between fact and fiction. (Pictured: “Civilizationally, we do not dig holes to bury ourselves_Plate 922.’’) Through May 30. Institute of Contemporary Art. 617-478-3100, www.icaboston.org

THE IDEA OF NORTH: THE

PAINTINGS OF LAWREN HARRIS The great Canadian visionary landscape painter is the subject of a retrospective organized by the comedian, actor, novelist, playwright, and art collector Steve Martin. Through June 12. Museum of Fine Arts. 617-267-9300, www.mfa.org

REVOLUTION OF THE EYE:

MODERN ART AND THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN TELEVISION More than 260 objects open a window onto the ways in which avant-garde art affected the look of early television, and the ways in which TV in turn spread people’s awareness of modern art. Through July 31. Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover. 978-749-4015, www.andover.edu/Museums/ Addison

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