Art TO DO The best art exhibits this fall OPEN NOW
“Master Drawings Unveiled: 25 Years of Major
Acquisitions” This collection of 17th- to mid- 20th-century drawings includes pieces never shown publicly, like a sketch by Edgar Degas and a drawing by American Gothic creator, Grant Wood. Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave (312-443-3600,
artic.edu). Through Jan 29.
“Paul Catanese: Visible
from Space” Interdisciplinary artist Catanese reimagines the floor of the Chicago Cultural Center as the surface of his own planet, creating huge drawings that are documented by a camera affixed to a 12-foot helium-filled blimp. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington Through Sept 27.
“Post Black Folk Art
Intuit revisits an exhibit from Washington’s Corcoran Gallery, showcasing folk art made by African-American artists that sparked debates about the marginalization of black artists at major institutions. Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, 756 N Milwaukee Ave (312-243-9088,
art.org). Through Jan 8.
Long before Mad magazine, there was Puck, a satirical late-1800s
“With a Wink and a Nod: Cartoonists of
publication with cartoons that made fun of religion, politics and American life. Displaying original issues of Puck, this exhibit celebrates a bygone era of humor. Driehaus Museum, 40 E Erie St (312-482- 8933,
driehausmuseum.org). Through Jan 8.
SEPTEMBER
“Abstract/Object” This exhibit explores how László
Moholy-Nagy’s experimental tendencies influenced future artists. The collection includes abstract images made with photosensitive paper and Polaroids fried in cooking oil. Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave (312-443-3600,
artic.edu). Sept 10–Jan 8.
“On Space and Place: Contemporary Art
OCTOBER “Diana Thater: The
Sympathetic Imagination” Thater makes colorful films
that splash across gallery walls, filling rooms with vivid imagery of wildlife in Chernobyl and dolphins frolicking underwater. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave (312-280-2660, mcachicago .org). Oct 29–Jan 8.
The DePaul Art Museum teams up with PBS’s ART21 to present works by artists featured in the show’s latest season, including Chicago artists Nick Cave, Theaster Gates, Barbara Kasten and Chris Ware. DePaul Art Museum, 935 W Fullerton Ave (773-325-7506,
museums.depaul.edu). Sept 15–Dec 18.
“There Was A Whole Collection Made: Photography from Lester
“Salaam Cinema! 50 Years of Iranian Movie
and Betty Guttman” The Smart Museum showcases a portion of Hyde Park residents Lester and Betty Guttman’s gift of 830 photo works, including
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Posters” Even if you haven’t seen Iranian films like The American Mamal or The Golden Heel, you’ll still appreciate the images designed to promote them. “Salaam Cinema!” displays some of Northwestern University professor Hamid Naficy’s collection of movie posters, documenting Iran’s changes since 1960. Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston, IL (847-491-4000, blockmuseum
.northwestern.edu). Sept 17–Dec 11.
images by László Moholy-Nagy, Chuck Close and Helen Levitt. Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S Greenwood Ave (773-702-0200, smartmuseum.uchicago .edu). Sept 22–Dec 30.
“Tseng Kwong Chi:
Performing for the Camera” Hong Kong–born photographer Tseng was never afraid to be in front of the camera, taking playful photos of himself in New York City in the ’80s. The Block hosts Tseng’s first major retrospective, showing collaborations with Keith Haring and the series“East Meets West.” Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston, IL (847-491-4000,
blockmuseum.northwestern.edu). Sept 17–Dec 11.
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“Kemang Wa Lehulere:
Cape Town artist Wa Lehulere explores the “deleted scenes” of South Africa’s history, grappling with racism and social injustice through drawings, sculptures and installations. Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave (312-443-3600,
artic.edu). Oct 27–Jan 15.
“Nollywood Portraits:
Lagos, Nigeria—a.k.a. Nollywood—is home to the world’s second most prolific film industry. Iké Udé’s glamorous portraits of Nollywood stars give a glimpse of celebrities you don’t see on TMZ. Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 S Michigan Ave (312-663-5554,
mcop.org). Oct 20–Dec 23.
NOVEMBER
“Sadie Benning” Benning, who came to
prominence as a DIY video artist in the early ’90s, uses her experimental shorts to explore sexuality and gender with brutal honesty. Her latest exhibition focuses on abstract paintings, which juxtapose materials to create vibrant, cartoonish imagery. The Renaissance Society, 5811 S Ellis Ave, Cobb Hall, fourth floor (773-702-8670,
renaissancesociety.org). Nov 19–Jan 22.
PHOTOGRAPH: COURTESY HAMID NAFICY IRANIAN MOVIE POSTERS COLLECTION, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
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