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Autumn blossoms: Our 10 most anticipated art shows this fall

This season, the galleries are filled with light shows, monster rock and roll, and naked ladies
By GREG COOK  |  September 14, 2011

 8.Aphrodite

"APHRODITE AND THE GODS OF LOVE" | Museum of Fine Arts | October 26-February 20

The ancient Greek love goddess is the subject of 160 sculptures and vessels from the MFA's collection of classical art as well as 13 loans. MFA Director Malcolm Rogers says, "I am excited to welcome visitors to the realm of the sexy goddess Aphrodite and hope that her powers are still potent and present, as well as her wise ancient ways."

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