The eerie effects and seductive textures of the medium of mezzotint are brought vividly to life at the Art Institute of Chicago in the exhibition Burnishing the Night: Baroque to Contemporary Mezzotints from the Collection, opening Saturday, February 21, and continuing through May 31, 2015, in Galleries 125-127.
The Art Institute of Chicago is introducing an innovative new series of exhibitions that presents works from the museum's acclaimed collection of modern art in reimagined ways that demonstrate the continued vitality and significance these works have today.
In celebration of the Chinese New Year on February 19, 2015, the Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce that it will provide Mandarin language audio guides free of charge between February 14 and March 1. The newly created audio guide provides a tour of highlights of the Art Institute's illustrious collection with narration in Mandarin and an accompanying pamphlet guide with options in Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
CHICAGO – Eldzier Cortor, the painter and printmaker whose iconic images of African American life have made him one of the country's most revered artists, will be honored by the Art Institute of Chicago in February when he receives the museum's Legends and Legacy Award and his work is showcased in the special exhibition Eldzier Cortor Coming Home: Recent Gifts to the Art Institute.
The Art Institute of Chicago is presenting the first museum survey ever mounted of American photographer John Gossage's career. John Gossage: Three Routines opened Jan. 22, 2015, and continues through May 3, 2015, in Galleries 188 and 189 in the museum's Modern Wing.
Douglas Druick, President and Eloise W. Martin Director of the Art Institute of Chicago, announced today that Barbara Levy Kipper has pledged to give the Museum nearly 400 items from her exceptional collection of Buddhist ritual objects and Asian ethnic jewelry.
Geva Theatre Center's 2015 Fielding Studio Series begins with the world premiere of Katherine's Colored Lieutenant by Nora Cole and is directed by David Schweizer. The production begins performances on February 5 and runs in the Fielding Nextstage through February 22.
The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) presents leading comics theorist, cartoonist, and author Scott McCloud on Friday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Art Institute of Chicago, Rubloff Auditorium (230 S Columbus Dr). The author of Understanding Comics and Making Comics comes to Chicago to discuss his first full length graphic novel, The Sculptor, with Co-Editor of Chicks Dig Comics Lynne Thomas. The program will include an opening performance by Chicago cartoonist and filmmaker Lyra Hill, with a book signing following the discussion. Tickets range from $5-15 and are currently on sale at chicagohumanities.org or via the CHF Box Office at 312-494-9509.
The present Brooklyn Museum Lobby, including the Visitor Center, will be completely redesigned by SITU studio to accommodate a New Technology Initiative. Photograph by Cat Guzman.
The Art Institute is pleased to present an exhibition of Japanese prints by a mysterious 18th century Japanese artist whose identity is debated but whose output was remarkable for its innovation and imagination. Masterworks of Japanese Prints: Toshusai Sharaku will be on display through March 29, 2015, in Gallery 107.
The New Museum has announced its upcoming 2015 exhibitions and initiatives. Details below!
Howard Scott Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by the American painter, William Willis, which will open to the public today, January 15 and be installed through Saturday, February 21, 2015.
Organizers of the inaugural Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival presents the line-up of top contemporary puppets acts and artists from around the world, the U.S. and Chicago to be presented at venues large and small throughout the city today, January 14-25, 2015.
The Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce an exciting long-term installation that showcases, for the first time in the museum's history, paintings from 17th through 19th century South America, when much of the continent was under Spanish rule. A Voyage to South America: Andean Art in the Spanish Empire is on display through Feb. 21, 2016, in the second-floor paintings and sculpture galleries of the museum.
The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition continues to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the competition winner and staged readings for four competition finalists. THE C.A. Lyons Project, the 11th competition winner, will premiere on the Hertz Stage February 13 - March 8, 2015. Opening night is February 18, 2015.
Howard Scott Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by the American painter, William Willis, which will open to the public on Thursday, January 15 and be installed through Saturday, February 21, 2015.
The Art Institute of Chicago announces the appointment of Rebecca Long as the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Associate Curator in the Department of Medieval to Modern European Painting and Sculpture. She will be responsible for Italian and Spanish painting and sculpture before 1750.
The Art Institute of Chicago and Douglas Druick, President and Eloise W. Martin Director, invite you to celebrate the exhibition opening of David Adjaye -- with the artist -- at an exclusive event that benefits the Leadership Advisory Committee (LAC).
If you're allergic to shopping malls, excessive commercialism or egg nog, The Ringwald Theatre has the perfect solution to restore a smile to your overburdened holidays. Opening tonight, December 19th for an exclusive four-day engagement is the return of the comedic duo of The SantaLand Diaries & Season's Greetings from award-winning humorist David Sedaris and adapted for the stage by acclaimed director Joe Mantello and featuring Joe Bailey and Joe Plambeck.
Mitchell-Innes & Nash is pleased to present a three-person show with Jo Baer, Anne Neukamp, and Diane Simpson. This is the gallery's first time exhibiting work by these three artists and includes a range of paintings and sculptures from 1978 to the present. The exhibition is on view through January 26, 2015.
