Illinois
CHICAGO
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
312-443-3600
“Bertrand Goldberg: Architecture of Invention” now-Jan. 15, 2012: Featuring more than 100 original architectural drawings and models, as well as examples of his graphic and furniture designs. “Timothy O’Sullivan: The King Survey Photographs” now-Jan. 15, 2012: Includes photographs with survey reports and topographical and geological atlases that show visual depictions of the land across mediums. “The Three Graces” now-Jan. 22, 2012: Approximately 500 snapshots found and collected by Peter J. Cohen. “Traditional Japanese Musical Instruments” now-May 3, 2012: Drums, zithers and other instruments.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
312-280-2660
“The Language of Less (Then and Now)” “Then” now-April 8, 2012, “Now” now-March 18, 2012: Minimalist works. “Iain Baxter & Works: 1959-2009” now-Jan. 15, 2012: This exhibition displays his contribution in relation to mainstream histories of conceptual art, photography and installation art.
SMART MUSEUM OF ART
773-702-0200
“Vision and Communism” now-Jan. 22, 2012: Images by Soviet artist Viktor Koretsky that created a communist vision of the world.
SPRINGFIELD
ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM
217-785-0037
“On & Of Paper: Selections From the Illinois State Museum” now-April 29, 2012: Prints, photographs, drawings and multi-media constructions that all use paper; 100 objects spanning 200 years.
