THINKING OF YOU. I MEAN ME. I MEAN YOU. Closes January 24
Don’t miss this museum-wide presentation of Barbara Kruger’s provocative and immersive installations—named a Washington Post “Best of 2021” exhibition. Inviting us to reflect on our relationship to contemporary culture and each other, the artist’s work “remains as incisive and brilliant as it ever was.”
And now with our Free Winter Weekdays continuing through March 17, all Illinois residents can see this exhibition and the rest of the museum for free on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Just be sure to reserve your ticket in advance.
Please also note a few important changes this month: the museum now closes at 5 p.m. every day, and all visitors ages 5 and up are required to show proof of vaccination. Proof can include a physical vaccine card, a photocopy of the card, a digital record or app on your phone, or a printed record from a vaccine provider. Those 16 and over must also show a photo ID.
Now Open: Ryan Learning Center
Fridays and Saturdays in January
We’re thrilled to welcome you back to a transformed Ryan Learning Center, the museum’s hub for activity and learning. This month, the RLC is open on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as Monday, January 17, so stop by to take part in drop-in art making and more.
WHAT TO SEE
Closing Soon—January 17
André Kertész: Postcards from Paris
The show’s “concentrated delights . . . should not be missed.”
—Wall Street Journal
Through March 21
Ray Johnson ℅
A Best Art Book of 2021
“Funny, biting, morbid . . . a page-turner for sure.”
—New York Times
Through June 13
Morris and Company: The Business of Beauty
WHAT TO DO
Thursday, January 13
Virtual Lecture: Inca Textiles under Colonial Rule
5:00–5:45
Join Andrew Hamilton, associate curator of Arts of the Americas, as he shares insights into the impact of colonial rule on Inca society and artistic traditions.
Wednesday, January 19
Virtual Lecture: Ken Lum
6:00–7:00
Multidisciplinary artist Ken Lum explores how existing political, economic, and social structures play a significant role in the construction of identity.
Thursday, January 20
Virtual Conversation: Ray Johnson c/o
5:30–6:15
Hear from Caitlin Haskell, Gary C. and Frances Comer Curator, Modern and Contemporary Art, and Jordan Carter, curator at Dia Art Foundation, as they discuss Ray Johnson c/o and explore the life of “New York's most famous unknown artist.”
MORE TO EXPLORE
Year in Review: 2021 Additions to the Collection
Every year we grow our collection with works that expand and deepen the stories we tell and the perspectives we share—across geographies, periods, and cultures. Enjoy a few highlights of this past year’s additions.
Discover some of our favorite articles, videos, and interactive features from 2021, made possible by a truly cross-departmental team and meant to engage, uplift, and entertain.
May Morris: Designer and Advocate
As head of the embroidery studio at Morris & Co., May Morris carried on a family legacy—while forging her own as a designer and activist.