This Chinese Coromandel Screen is not what I would consider a modern or contemporary work of art. It is from the Kangxi Period (1662-1722). It is temporarily on view in Gallery 206 which use to contain works from the modern & contemporary collection. That collection has been moved and reinstalled in the new Bloch Builidng. You'll be able to see it again when the building opens on June 9.
For now, the Chinese screen is the only work of art in Gallery 206. It is sort of like getting a private viewing of this magnificent 12-panel screen of carved lacquer and clay on wood. If you don't get the chance to view this screen in the current location, it will be reinstalled with other objects from the Chinese collection again soon.