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In the spirit of Calling on the Past, where histories collide across centuries and cultures, join the Smart Museum of Art and guest artist LaLa Bolander to learn about the practice of ofrenda building and…
Virtual gathering Join in the Smart Museum of Art’s virtual book club! The Smart Reads series continues in September with The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. We invite you to read along with us and engage…
There is no doubt that Joan of Arc—15th-century heroine or heretic, depending on your point of view—led an extraordinary life. No less compelling are her seemingly countless, often contradictory, cultural afterlives. How can one person…
As part of Humanities Day at the University of Chicago, engage with three distinct exhibitions at the Smart Museum of Art through a guided exploration of a selection of artworks on view. Attendees will learn…
As part of Humanities Day at the University of Chicago, engage with three distinct exhibitions at the Smart Museum of Art through a guided exploration of a selection of artworks on view. Attendees will learn…
In the spirit of Calling on the Past, where histories collide across centuries and cultures, join the Smart Museum of Art and guest artist LaLa Bolander to learn about the practice of ofrenda building and…
Ceramicpalooza! Open Studio x Duckworth is a ceramics making workshop where UChicago students are invited to learn about the history of ceramics, explore process, and delve into Ruth Duckworth’s practice as a sculptor with clay….
Create incredible works of art using the forces of nature—wind, erosion, and magnetism—during this drop-in Family Day. Celebrate Ruth Duckworth’s love of nature and explore how the same natural forces that move mountains and create…
UChicago students—line up and select a work of art from the Art to Live With collection to hang in your dorm room for the entire academic year. FREE, works are available to UChicago students living…
Join us for a close look at pairings of works from the collection on display in Calling on the Past. Led by a Museum Educator, each Saturday afternoon gallery talk offers a guided exploration of…