Ltd. Special programming will continue throughout the exhibition. Some events require pre-registration and have limited seating. James Yood, lecturer, department of art theory and practice, Northwestern University will discuss Chicago's role as a center of modern art production, a subject that has rarely been closely examined. Bring your lunch. Beverages will be supplied.
Admission is free.
Local storyteller Alice Rubio will relate stories of Chicago's rich history featuring people and events that have developed the city's role as a center for creativity. This event is free and does not require advance registration. The Sculpture Garden contains one of the major sculpture collections in this region and offers visitors an opportunity to view 20th century sculpture by well known artists such as Henry Moore, Joan Miro, Jacques Lipchitz, Jean Arp, Barbara Hepworth, Jean Ipousteguy, Arnoldo Pomodoro, Virginia Ferrari and Antoine Poncet. Each work is situated in a landscaped setting so that it can be appreciated alone or in relation to the surrounding landscape. It provides a creative way in which to become more familiar with some of the masterpieces of the visual arts.