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Wander Minnesota: The Wondrous, Horrible World Of Guillermo del Toro

The Minneapolis Institute of Art currently has an exceedingly unique—and fantastic, in every sense of the word—exhibit in place right now: Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters, an overview of the extensive collection of horror and fantasy filmmaker Guillermo del Toro .

The Wondrous, Horrible World of Guillermo del Toro
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This is a jaw-dropping exhibit that encompasses a wide variety of mediums and motifs.

The Wondrous, Horrible World of Guillermo del Toro
(credit: Amy Rea)

Much of the exhibit comes from del Toro's personal collection, which he houses in a mansion, called Bleak House, in suburban Los Angeles. It reflects his wide-ranging interests in a spectacular way.

The Wondrous, Horrible World of Guillermo del Toro
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Frankenstein is one of his obsessions and muses, so it's a fun juxtaposition to see a Frankenstein artwork placed with a photo of del Toro as a child.

The Wondrous, Horrible World of Guillermo del Toro
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Perhaps not surprisingly, del Toro has a strong interest in some of Disney's animated works, which makes sense; many of Disney's films have dark themes and scenes, such as in Sleeping Beauty.

The Wondrous, Horrible World of Guillermo del Toro
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There are costumes and set pieces from iconic films including Pacific Rim.

The Wondrous, Horrible World of Guillermo del Toro
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Or this book from Pan's Labyrinth.

The Wondrous, Horrible World of Guillermo del Toro
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And, of course, the Faun from Pan.

The Wondrous, Horrible World of Guillermo del Toro
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Del Toro is a prolific keeper of journals, which are fascinating to explore on their own. They're filled with sketches and detailed art, with a mix of English and Spanish.

The Wondrous, Horrible World of Guillermo del Toro
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He's also fascinated with flora and fauna, in great detail.

The Wondrous, Horrible World of Guillermo del Toro
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Victoriana has a strong influence on his work, as seen in these costumes from Crimson Peak.

The Wondrous, Horrible World of Guillermo del Toro
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And in miniatures and curio cabinets.

The Wondrous, Horrible World of Guillermo del Toro
(credit: Amy Rea)

There are numerous homages to artists who influenced del Toro, including—of course—Alfred Hitchcock, Edgar Allan Poe, and H.P. Lovecraft.

The exhibit is open through May 28. Tickets are required, and don't wait until the last minute—this is a very popular exhibit, and may sell out in high-demand time slots. Note: Mia considers this an R-rated exhibit. Parents may want to visit it by themselves to determine if it's OK for young children/tweens.

What else is happening in our state? Be sure to check out the 10 p.m. Sunday night WCCO newscasts, where you can learn more in the weekly segment, Finding Minnesota.

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