It features works by prominent Chicago artists Richard Rezac, Christine Tarkowski, Helen Mirra and Dan Devening. In addition, the design collective Good Studio and the German installation artist Marcus Linnenbrink will develop new projects. It uses Conway's Game of Life, a classic computer program, to create an interactive synthesis of sound from numerous speakers surrounding the viewer. It is the first in a series of collaborations between the Center for Art and Technology and the Block. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Admission is free.
The Dittmar Memorial Gallery opened in 1972 to enhance the mission of Northwestern University by utilizing visual art as a vehicle for transmitting culture and knowledge. The gallery currently places emphasis on ethnic cultural art, art by emerging artists, art by or about women, artwork by Northwestern undergraduate and graduate art students and traveling art shows. Some of these artists are just beginning to discover the value of making art and are striving to explore their own inner creativity. Others have been working at their art for a long time. All of the works to be exhibited celebrate the healing power of creativity.