Elevate at 21c Chicago: September 1 – October 31, 2022 Opening reception with the Artist: September 1, 6:00-7:30pm Plinths for the People Activation: October 2022 Kelly Kristin Jones’s photo-based interventions and counter monuments unsettle well-worn imperial attributes to consider alternative vocabularies. Time-based, collaborative and still works operate by blocking prevailing “master” narratives. Each action embraces the …
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Sip on a glass of wine and enjoy a guided tour of our current exhibit, Pop Stars!. Learn all about contemporary art and the artists behind the work. Meet in Gallery 5 + 6 on the 2nd Floor. Tour starts at 5:00pm and is free and open to the public RSVP via Eventbrite here.
Throughout the month of November, 21c Chicago will screen films by artists whose work is currently on view as part of and highlights a trope within 21c’s current exhibition, Pop Stars!. Friday, November 4th: The first feature film, Nowhere Boy, is a 2009 British biographical drama film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson in her directorial debut. Photographer …
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Throughout the month of November, 21c Chicago will screen films by artists whose work is currently on view as part of and highlights a trope within 21c’s current exhibition, Pop Stars!. Friday, November 4th: The first feature film, Nowhere Boy, is a 2009 British biographical drama film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson in her directorial debut. Photographer …
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Jazz Jam Session Tuesday, November 15th, 7-10pm RSVP here Free and open to the public. 21c’s Jazz Jam Sessions continue bimonthly! Jazz jam sessions have long been the place where musicians gather to connect and perform together while honing their skills. The Matt Jarosch Quintet will kick off the night with a 30 minute set before …
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NFTs as a mediumWhy, when and how to use NFTs in art - a discussion led by Chicago artists RSVP here. 21c Museum Hotel is excited to host an in-person conversation led by Chicago based artists and makers who utilize the new technology of Web3 and NFTs to further their conceptual ideas and discourse. Anyone curious about …
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Colleen Plumb’s newest experimental video, Holding Rhythm, 2022, is the first commission made for Elevate: Rm 921. This site-specific video projection is viewable after dusk from the windows of 21c Chicago guests with interior-facing rooms. Join the artist, Colleen Plumb, and 21c Museum Manager, Juli Lowe, for a private viewing of the projection and learn more about the …
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Throughout the month of November, 21c Chicago will screen films by artists whose work is currently on view as part of and highlights a trope within 21c’s current exhibition, Pop Stars!. Friday, November 4th: The first feature film, Nowhere Boy, is a 2009 British biographical drama film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson in her directorial debut. Photographer …
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Attn: Live music lovers! This month, we’re bringing another SoFar Sounds show to YOU! ICYMI, they transform everyday spaces into captivating venues for secret, live music shows. Expect three local and diverse artists, great vibes, and a whole lot of magic– get your tickets here. Use promo code SOFARSPACES15 for 15% off the show. Located …
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Sip on a glass of wine and enjoy a guided tour of our current exhibit, Pop Stars!. Learn all about contemporary art and the artists behind the work. Meet in Gallery 5 + 6 on the 2nd Floor. Tour starts at 5:00pm and is free and open to the public RSVP via Eventbrite here.
Please join us for an artist reception of Tanya Lunina: Rhythm of the Lake on December 2 from 6:00-7:30pm. The artist will be present and will speak about the work at 6:30pm in Gallery 3. Rhythm of the Lake will be on view December 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023. RSVP here. In her ongoing …
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