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The years following World War II were marked for many as a time of growing unrest and anxiety. The burgeoning Cold War and McCarthyism were shaping the country’s political climate, while the growing Civil Rights…
Since the mid 1960s Tom Palazzolo has produced over 50 films that explore the complex, multi-faceted, and often overlooked rituals that unfold across Chicago’s neighborhoods. Palazzolo honed his experimental style at the School of the…
UChicago students—prepare for finals amidst inspiring art in the Smart’s galleries. Power outlets, wi-fi, free pizza, coffee, and other late-night study necessities on hand. This be part of a series of special study sessions: on…
Drop by and join in the Smart’s free family activities every month! Each Family Day features hands-on art activities designed to inspire children to think about and respond creatively to art and the world around…
Drop-in figure drawing session presented in collaboration with Outside the Lines. With live model and gigantic swaths of paper and canvas to work with. Inspired by art on view in the Smart Museum of Art’s…
Please join us for an interdisciplinary roundtable discussion structured around works from the Smart Museum of Art’s collection. With short presentations by UChicago scholars and faculty: Andrew Bearnot MFA candidate, Department of Visual Arts Melina…
Join us for a creative, community-building social hour hosted by Erika Dudley, the Smart’s 2015–2016 Interpreter in Residence. The evening features cocktails, handmade treats, and conversation raised by work on view in the Smart’s galleries….
Launch party for new issue of the UChicago literary magazine Memoryhouse. Featuring spoken word poetry, the performance group Memento, music, refreshments, and a painting activity inspired by the Smart Museum of Art’s new exhibition Monster…
Spearheaded by Leon Golub, the group of artists dubbed the Monster Roster established the first unique Chicago style. Monster Roster, organized by the Smart Museum of Art, brings together approximately 60 major paintings, sculptures, and…
Nearly 60 years ago, a group of Chicago “monsters” were introduced to the world. These artists, spearheaded by Leon Golub, created darkly figurative work and boldly established the first unique Chicago style of art. Our…