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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 9, 2026

Cutting and Pasting a World: The Paper Craft of Henry Darger

The Intuit Art Museum in Chicago is presenting "Cutting and Pasting a World: The Paper Craft of Henry Darger," an exhibition opening June 17, 2026, that explores how the self-taught artist Henry Darger (1892-1973) was influenced by traditional American paper crafts like paper dolls and scrapbooking. Curated by art historian Dr. Mary Trent, the show reframes Darger's large-scale mixed-media narratives as double-sided pages from bound books, tracing their roots in early 20th-century domestic practices. The exhibition is part of the nationwide "Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026" initiative marking the 250th anniversary of American craft, and will run through January 31, 2027.

museum exhibitions schedule Mar 27, 2026

Vinyl Queens! Black Women in the DJ Scene Photo Art Exhibit

The 345 Art Gallery in Chicago’s East Garfield Park hosted "Vinyl Queens! Black Women in the DJ Scene," a photography exhibition by Yolanda Chioma Richards of Imagery By Chioma LLC. The exhibit features visual storytelling portraits that document the artistry and cultural impact of Black women DJs, coinciding with Women’s History Month. The event included a 30-minute panel discussion and live performances, highlighting the intersection of music culture and professional photography.

museum exhibitions schedule Mar 6, 2026

DUALITY – Artist Opening Reception

Jackson Junge Gallery has launched its first group exhibition of the year, titled DUALITY, which showcases the work of 24 artists exploring the concept of the diptych. Each participant created two interconnected pieces designed to be viewed as a single entity, focusing on themes of opposition such as light and dark, authority and resilience, or realism and abstraction. Featured works include Sabrina Katz’s textural explorations of Lake Michigan and Julian Guyton’s sociopolitical commentary on the American experience.

museum exhibitions schedule Oct 1, 2025

Top Art Exhibits at Chicago Museums | 2025 Guide

Chicago museums are presenting a diverse slate of fall 2025 exhibitions, including a major Yoko Ono retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, the National Museum of Mexican Art's 39th annual Día de Muertos exhibit, a landmark Elizabeth Catlett retrospective at the Art Institute of Chicago, a Marvel's Spider-Man interactive show at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, and Italian artist Diego Marcon's U.S. debut at The Renaissance Society.

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