Tue.–Sun. through Sept. 18, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin St.)
Through paintings, ceramics, jades and more, this exhibition explores the identities of nine rulers from the 12th through 20th centuries, revealing how emperors’ personal tastes shaped the evolution of art in China. $15, 415-581-3500, asianart.org