Art
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“Keren Cytter” This exhibit of New York–based multidisciplinary artist Keren Cytter’s work features eight videos from the past decade, attempting to re-create the atmosphere of film noir, horror movies and soap operas. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave (312-280-2660, mcachicago .org). Through Oct 4.
“MCA DNA: Rafael Ferrer” Puerto Rico–born artist Rafael Ferrer has worked in a broad range of forms since first emerging in the late 1960s. MCA’s Ferrer collection reflects the museum’s long association with the artist and exhibits his colorful, willfully naive and immediate style of painting. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave (312-280-2660,
mcachicago.org). Sept 19–March 6.
“BMO Harris Bank Chicago Works: Ania Jaworska” Ania Jaworska exhibits her architecturally inspired work in conjunction with the city’s first Architecture Biennial. The centerpiece is an installation of black sculptures that are both a work of art and a proposal for a
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larger project. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave (312-280-2660, mcachicago .org). Through Jan 31.
“Maker & Muse: Women and Early Twentieth Century Art Jewelry” This exhibit of more than 250 items shows off jewelry made from the Victorian era to World War I. The exhibit highlights influential women who wore the pieces and the female jewelry makers who rose to prominence at that time. Richard H. Driehaus Museum, 40 E Erie St (312- 482-8933,
driehausmuseum.org). Through Jan 3.
“North Korean Perspectives” Through government imagery and photos taken by embedded photojournalists, this collection seeks to reconcile how North Korea’s government presents itself and the way it’s viewed by the rest of the world. Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 S Michigan Ave (312-663-5554,
mocp.org). Through Oct 4.
“De vuelta: Works by Chicago Imagist Errol Ortiz” Visit the first solo museum exhibit of Chicago’s Errol Ortiz. With a career spanning five decades, Ortiz is known for his bold, colorful acrylic renderings that draw inspiration from pop culture. National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W 19th St (312-738-1503,
nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org). Through March 13.
“Charles Ray: Sculpture, 1997– 2014” This exhibit devoted to the work of Chicago-born sculptor Charles Ray is nothing short of visceral. Since beginning his career in the early ’80s, Ray has become known for his life-size works and his innovative use of solid, machined aluminum and stainless steel. Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave (312-443-3600,
artic.edu). Through Oct 4.
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“S, M, L, XL” Exploring sculpture through four works that increase in size and ambition, “S, M, L, XL” ranges from a narrow hallway to the interior of a decommissioned hot air balloon. Inhabit the sculptures to experience the medium. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave (312-280-2660, mcachicago .org). Through Oct 4.
“Tools of the Trade: 19th- and 20th-Century Architectural Trade Catalogs” AI’s exhibition of trade literature showcases catalogs
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as an important resource for the study of historical design and construction practices, allowing scholars to track architectural trends throughout the years. Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave (312-443-3600,
artic.edu). Through Oct 13.
September openings
“Making Place: The Architecture of David Adjaye” Contemporary architect David Adjaye has built more than 50 projects around the world, including the Nobel Peace Center in Norway. With furniture, housing, public buildings and design plans, this extensive exhibit examines Adjaye’s tendency to blend architectural styles and rethink conventions. Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave (312-443-3600,
artic.edu). Sept 19– Jan 3.
“The Andy Archetype: Works from the Permanent Collection” This exhibit features iconic Warhol prints and photos alongside works of those he influenced from artists like Philip Pearlstein and Ralph Arnold. DePaul Art Museum, 935 W Fullerton Ave (773-325-7506,
museums.depaul.edu). Sept 10– Dec 20.
EXPO CHICAGO This exhibit brings 100-plus galleries representing 16 countries to Navy Pier. Visitors will be able to take in a breathtaking selection of contemporary art, all in a space specially designed by Chicago architect Jeanne Gang. Navy Pier, Festival Hall, 600 E Grand Ave (312-595-7437, expochicago. com). Sept 17–20.
“Gates of the Lord: The Tradition of Krishna Paintings” Featuring pieces from collections in India and the United States, the Art Institute’s latest exhibit examines the visual identity of the Pushtimarg, a Hindu denomination from western India. Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave (312- 443-3600,
artic.edu). Sept 13– Jan 3.
“Geof Oppenheimer: Big Boss and the Ecstasy of Pressures” Chicago-based artist Geof Oppenheimer is obsessed with the intricacies of the forces that regulate society. His first solo museum exhibit features two new commissioned works, including a video and a large sculpture that
demonstrates how power can be physically communicated. Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston (847-491-4000,
blockmuseum.northwestern.edu). Sept 12–Nov 30.
October openings
“Expressionist Impulses: German and Central European Art, 1890–1990” Through a collection of 80 works, this exhibit explores the beginning of Expressionism in Germany and tracks its permutations through the ensuing decades. Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S Greenwood Ave (773- 702-0200, smartmuseum.uchicago. edu). Oct 1–Jan 10.
“Grace of Intention: Photography, Architecture and the Monument” Despite the specific intention behind any monument, its symbolism is never fixed and changes with social and political shifts. “Grace of Intention” collects photos that reinterpret structures and demonstrate the propensity for symbolism to change over time. Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 S Michigan Ave (312-663-5554,
mocp.org). Oct 15–Dec 23.
November openings
SOFA Sculptures, Objects and Functional Art showcases three- dimensional designs spanning fine arts and functional decor in ceramics, wood, glass, fiber and metal. Modernist booths display smartly designed pieces from more than 70 galleries. The spectacle and scale of the event itself are reason enough to explore. Navy Pier, Festival Hall, 600 E Grand (312-595-7437,
sofaexpo.com). Nov 5–8.
“Surrealism: The Conjured Life” In this collection more than 100 surrealist paintings, sculptures, drawings and photographs focus on the act of looking, including masters like René Magritte, Max Ernst, Jimmie Durham and Jeff Koons. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave (312-280- 2660,
mcachicago.org). Nov 21– June 5.
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