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Drop by the Smart Museum of Art and join in a calligraphy workshop inspired by our new exhibition, Meiji Modern. Four special guest artists lead this in-depth, in-gallery and hands-on workshop. The evening begins with…
Drop by the Smart Museum of Art and create wild tiger drawings using bamboo calligraphy brushes and black and orange ink! During this Meiji Modern family day, we’ll teach you the amazing art of “wet…
Join us and mark the opening of Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan. Get a first look at this extraordinary selection of objects, enjoy short gallery talks led by UChicago graduate students, and celebrate…
In celebration of Black History Month, Black Moon Trio presents Spilling Over: Music Inspired by the Art of Bob Thompson. This classical music performance and interdisciplinary experience highlights inspirations of Bob Thompson’s own work, including…
Drop by the Smart Museum of Art and make sculptures in celebration of the final weekend of Ruth Duckworth: Life as a Unity. The afternoon activities make use of our stock of cardboard maquettes—full-scale replicas…
In celebration of Poetry is Everything’s closing weekend, join us for an open mic night of poetry readings and performances. All are welcome to recite a short poem—whether it be your own or one simply…
Join exhibiting artist Amir H. Fallah for a discussion of his work Calling on the Past and his broader practice around identity, culture, and space. On view through February 4, the exhibition Calling on the…
The Smart Museum of Art is home to the H. C. Westermann Study Collection, one of the most significant public collections of artwork and archival material related to Westermann’s life and work. Join us for…
Presented in 3D! With Panel Discussion Join us for a screening of the 3D documentary Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea (2023), which tells the story of the life…
Presented in 3D! Join us for a screening of the 3D documentary Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea (2023), which tells the story of the life and work of…