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SUMMARY:Resistencia y Libertá por Bombazo Wear
DESCRIPTION:Bomba music and dance provide  resistance\, self-expression\, and community building for Afro-Puerto Ricans. This exhibit displays the evolution of bomba attire since the 17th century.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/resistencia-y-liberta-por-bombazo-wear/
LOCATION:The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture\, 3015 W Division Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP
DESCRIPTION:Master artist Tufiño used his art to shed light on the marginalized stories and contributions of everyday Afro-Puerto Ricans\, earning him the moniker of the “Painter of the People.”
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/celebrating-100-years-of-rafael-tufino-at-icp/
LOCATION:The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture\, 3015 W Division Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
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SUMMARY:DARK TESTAMENT: A CENTURY OF BLACK WRITERS ON JUSTICE
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with a literary twist at the AWM’s Family Free Days this weekend. Enjoy free admission on Sunday\, February 18 and Monday\, February 19. Access to our temporary special exhibit\, Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice\, is also included with free admission. This exhibit closes in May.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/dark-testament-a-century-of-black-writers-on-justice/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241027
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SUMMARY:Arte de La Borinqueña - Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is excited to announce our new collaborative exhibition\, Arte de La Borinqueña\, by Creator Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez\, on display from March 2 – October 26\, 2024. \nThe public opening will be on March 2\, 2024\, from 10 am – 2 pm and will include a “Meet and Greet” with the award-winning graphic novelist and creator of the superhero La Borinqueña\, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez\, from 10:30 am – 1 pm. \nThrough the serialized comic medium\, Miranda-Rodriguez has effectively emphasized the significance of narrating Puerto Rico’s history\, addressing contemporary social and environmental issues\, and celebrating the diverse Puerto Rican diaspora. La Borinqueña was launched in 2016 under Miranda-Rodriguez’s studio\, Somos Arte\, where he serves as Creative Director and is recognized for his philanthropic contributions. The story emerged during a critical period for the Puerto Rican people\, marked by an economic crisis and natural disasters in the Caribbean. La Borinqueña has transcended fiction\, evolving into a philanthropic superhero movement with a collection of graphic novels\, a special benefit anthology with DC Comics titled Ricanstruction\, and noteworthy partnerships with NRDC\, Chocolate Cortés\, and others.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/arte-de-la-borinquena-womens-history-month/
LOCATION:The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture\, 3015 W Division Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:"In Control" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, March 9th – May 4th\, 2024 for the viewing of In Control\, featuring works by Katrina Majkut! \nThe exhibition\, In Control\, surveys a plethora of modern medical products and prescriptions as they relate to contemporary reproductive justice issues\, family planning\, health needs and bodily autonomy. Responding to current events as early as 2009\, the series’ concept relates to many new (or resurgent) U.S. civil rights movements\,  intersectional feminist concepts\, social traditions\, the history and impact of embroidery\, and first and foremost\,  the experience of those who use these products.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/in-control-exhibit/
LOCATION:Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art\, 2320 W Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:Materials\, Metaphors\, and Miniatures
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition ‘Materials\, Metaphors\, and Miniatures’ featuring works from the Hundal Collection delves into neo-contemporary miniature painting through the works of artists who have moved beyond the traditional format and explore contemporary themes. \nGeneral Admission includes Second Floor Exhibition. \nLIST OF ARTISTS \nBashir Ahmed | Asif Ahmed | Waseem Ahmed | Farhat Ali | Faiza Butt | Imran Channa | Alexander Gorlizki | Nusra Latif Qureshi | Imran Mudassar | Shoaib Mahmood | Fariha Nadir | Imran Qureshi | Shahzia Sikander | Amjad Ali Talpur | Saira Wasim | Muhammad Zeeshan
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/materials-metaphors-and-miniatures/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405
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SUMMARY:“Lay Of(f) the Land: Nordic Narratives” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“Lay of(f) the Land: Nordic Narratives” will open on Friday\, April 5 at 6 p.m. with\nartists Dragos Alexandrescu\, Linnéa Therese Dimitriou\, Heidi-Anett Haugen\, Hanna\nKanto\, Lotta Lampa\, Patricia Rodas\, Anastasia Savinova\, and Madelaine Sillfors.\nProfoundly influenced by Nordic culture\, landscape\, and even weather\, the Art\nAlliance of the Arctic South (A-A-A-S) consists of eight artists whose work spans\nmedium and scale—from intricate collages and life-size sculptural installations to\nevocative video pieces and design objects. Their synergy stems from a shared ethos: a\ndeep-rooted connection to nature\, and a place-specific gaze upon environmental and\ncultural discourses. With this comes an unraveling of identity—both personal and\ncollective. The vast\, almost otherworldly Nordic landscapes serve as both muse and\nnarrative\, embodying themes of colonization (literal and figurative\,) ecological\ndevastation\, and the continual process of mourning and healing. \nFrom their unique vantage points in peripheral locations\, far removed from traditional\nart centers\, the artists offer a distinct and intimate perspective\, shedding light on\nworldwide socio-economic dilemmas and the imminent climate crisis. A heavy\nphysical presence permeates their work\, reflecting both past and present\, tradition and\ncontemporaneity. Vulnerability and empathy underscore their narratives\, prompting\ndeeper existential introspection as they urge viewers to ponder art’s pivotal role amidst\nglobal shifts\, raising imperative questions about our shared future.\nIn essence\, the A-A-A-S encapsulates a delicate balance between the old and the new\,\nthe local and the global. Introducing Northern Scandinavia’s next-wave artists to the\nUnited States\, this group exhibition is set to challenge\, provoke\, and inspire\,\nprompting us all to consider our collective path and the pressing need for change.\nUltimately\, it urges a look inward—to the roots and to the self.\nThe Swedish American Museum has shared art\, culture\, and history from throughout\nthe world and this next Main Gallery exhibit opening provides visitors with an\nopportunity to meet the artists behind the pieces on display. Lay Of(f) the Land:\nNordic Narratives is curated by Vasia Rigou. The exhibit is open at the Swedish\nAmerican Museum from April 5 – June 16.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/lay-off-the-land-nordic-narratives-exhibit/
LOCATION:Swedish American Museum\, 5211 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening - Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66 by Sammy Yuen
DESCRIPTION:CAMOC presents “Sammy Yuen\, Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66” from April 14\, 2024 to September 28\, 2024. Explore AAPI stories through line drawings\, with four additional Chicago-specific drawings. Opening reception on April 14th from 2 pm-4 pm. Don’t miss this cultural journey!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/exhibit-opening-shared-lines-the-aapi-experience-on-route-66-by-sammy-yuen/
LOCATION:Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, 238 W. 23rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Loop is an inflection point\, emerging from the pandemic on shaky footing but also with abundant opportunity to transition to something more vibrant\, resilient\, and livable. Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns holds our central business district up to the light\, exploring ways to keep our economic engine humming while diversifying uses and making the Loop more welcoming for everyone. \nThe exhibition frames Chicago’s Loop as a “lab” for examining the shared challenges American downtowns face today. It prompts visitors’ reflection on their own experiences and aspirations and ventures design and policy solutions for reshaping downtowns and our relationship to them. The show espouses the belief that Chicagoans can continue to meet our challenges with vision and resolve\, while also drawing inspiration from more than a century of central area planning and a modern-day exchange of ideas with peer cities. \nLoop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns\, presents a range of projects\, initiatives\, and provocative design ideas centered around four themes: \n\nRESIDE: Where and why are people living downtown?\nRENEW: Can we repurpose existing buildings for long-term public or private gain?\nRECONNECT: Can city dwellers safely and comfortably traverse downtown\, and access its amenities and services?\nREWILD: How are we incorporating green spaces and accommodating nature?\n\nEach theme is developed through a look at case study plans/projects by leading designers\, architects\, and developers. In addition\, a corresponding set of “architectural follies-in-the-round” at the heart of the gallery offers interactive entrypoints for visitors\, inviting engagement with the themes and ideas in unique ways. Further personalizing the content\, vignettes of “downtown denizens” (e.g. residents\, shop owners\, cyclists\, students) feature their individual experiences and hopes for the downtown area. \nTo further drive home the importance of participatory design and planning\, the exhibit features various public engagement strategies and activities\, including interactive elements like an entryway video produced by local podcasters\, 77 Flavors of Chicago\, and a “ballot box” where visitors can write and submit feedback on downtown design issues. \nPhoto of Marina Towers taken by Jason Peterson \nLAB EXPLORER KITS FOR THE FAMILY\nDid you know that the Chicago Loop can be used as a laboratory to learn new things about how we live and play? Stop by the CAC Box Office during the run of this exhibition\, and pick up a Lab Explorer Kit! Contents are designed to engage youth ages 6 to 12.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/loop-as-lab-reshaping-downtowns-exhibition/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:May Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum. Thank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church. \n\n For more information about this program\, please contact: info@mitchellmuseum.org | (847) 475-1030 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/may-free-day/
LOCATION:Mitchell Museum of the American Indian\, 3001 central street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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SUMMARY:FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE\, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum’s rich exhibitions and artifacts. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/free-guided-tours-at-the-national-hellenic-museum/2024-05-04/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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