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Temporarily Closed

Out of an abundance of caution and in support of evolving public health measures related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Smart Museum of Art has temporarily closed.

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The companion website for The Allure of Matter features original interviews and behind-the-scenes videos and photos, exploring artistic and personal relationships with materials.
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Upcoming Events

- Art Making
- Families
Sat. April 4 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cancelled // Family Day: Coke Boats & Floats
- Talk
- Adults
Sat. April 11 • 2:00 PM

Cancelled // Material Stories: Fat
- Workshop
- Adults
Thu. April 16 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cancelled // Workshop: Porcelain Papers
- Talk
- Adults
Sat. April 18 • 2:00 PM

Cancelled // Material Stories: Tobacco

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John Preus: Adaptation

A site-specific installation at Harris Public Policy provides a platform for conversations about public education and the public realm. Read more »
Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry

The Feitler Center fosters opportunities for UChicago students and faculty to study and experience works of art. Learn more »
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From the Blog

An Interview with Patric McCoy

Patric McCoy discusses his series of black-and-white photographs of the Rialto Tap with the student organizers of Down Time: On the Art of Retreat.

An interview with Naima Green

Naima Green discusses work, leisure, and her photographic portrait series Jewels from the Hinterland in the context of the exhibition Down Time: On the Art of Retreat.

Finding Down Time

Leslie Wilson reflects on teaching the UChicago art history course 'Exhibition in Practice' and the theme of retreat that is at the heart of the exhibition Down Time.

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Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Smart Museum of Art

The University of Chicago

Sat. April 4 • 1 PM - 4 PM

Cancelled // Family Day: Coke Boats & Floats

Sat. April 11 • 2 PM - 3 PM

Cancelled // Material Stories: Fat

Thu. April 16 • 6 PM - 8 PM

Cancelled // Workshop: Porcelain Papers

View Full Calendar

COVID-19 Update

Temporarily Closed

Exhibition website

Delve deeper

Upcoming Events

Sat. April 4 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cancelled // Family Day: Coke Boats & Floats

Sat. April 11 • 2:00 PM

Cancelled // Material Stories: Fat

Thu. April 16 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cancelled // Workshop: Porcelain Papers

Sat. April 18 • 2:00 PM

Cancelled // Material Stories: Tobacco

View Full Calendar

John Preus: Adaptation

Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry

Visit the Study Room

From the Blog

An Interview with Patric McCoy

An interview with Naima Green

Finding Down Time

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