May 30, 2009 by Jeremiah
I saw this show last year at the SFMOMA, best “sight” ever.
All starry-eyed for the lush colors of springtime? Then set your sights on Take your time: Olafur Eliasson at MCA from May 1 - September 13. As the first comprehensive survey of the Danish-Icelandic artist’s works in the U.S., this exhibit of sculptures, photos, and large-scale immersive environments, will leave you feeling like you’ve somersaulted in a kaleidoscope. Eliasson uses multicolored washes, prismatic mirrors, and focused lights, along with temperature, water, stone, moss—even fragrance—to shift passive perceptions of art to an active, sensory level. The Scandinavian artist refers to this as “a double action” which allows you to “see yourself seeing” and become one with the space around you.
- via Chicagoist
May 29, 2009 by Jeremiah
Here’s some random pics from the trip. I’ll post the full set to flickr later.
May 27, 2009 by Renata
On Friday, May 29th Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum will begin a weekend-long celebration of their 10th Anniversary.
Here are some of the events happening at the museum to celebrate their big 10.
Type Face Sneak-Preview
May 29th at 9pm
A sneak-preview of Kartemquin Film’s Type Face. This one-hour documentary showcases the successes and challenges that Hamilton Wood Type faces.
Open House at the Museum and Commemorative Poster Show
May 30th 10am–6pm
This day will be a wood type dream day with demonstrations of wood type being cut on a pantograph, and printers demos.
The museum will also have on display posters donated by designers and printers from acrosss the country to celebrate the anniversary. All the posters are letterpressed. A partial list of printers includes Dennis Ichiyama, Richard Zauft, Nick Sherman, Bill and Jim Moran and many others.
Last weekend I took a trip to Hamilton to print a poster for the show. Here is a peak of the poster we produced in a day at the museum.
Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum
1619 Jefferson St.,
Two Rivers, WI 54241
May 19, 2009 by Jeremiah
Saturday May 23 (7pm)
@Doc Films (1212 E 59th St)
(773) 702-8575
$5
from Flavorpill: Canny critics have long noted the overlapping late-19th-century technologies of railroads and motion pictures, but James Benning’s RR — which has its Chicago premiere tonight — is a more fluid integration of the two than anyone could have imagined. The film, reportedly the last he will shoot in 16mm, keeps with Benning’s structuralist landscape works. In films like Casting a Glance (2007) and 13 Lakes (2004), land, sky, and time put audiences into a uniquely meditative relationship with the American West; for RR, Benning spent several years collecting the 43 shots that comprise its portrait of the rails’ alternately romantic and consumerist connotations. Tonight, the acclaimed experimental director is on-hand to introduce the film and host a post-screening Q&A. - Max Goldberg
May 18, 2009 by Renata
We are happy to announce that Plural’s website was selected to be part of the 2009 Communication Arts Interactive Annual.
May 14, 2009 by Jeremiah
Friday, May 15
For one day each year, Columbia College takes over the South Loop for its Manifest Urban Arts Festival. Graduating seniors and plenty of student organizations all along Wabash Avenue sell their art wares, make music on four stages, show off their green art cars, and perform in readings, screenings, and showcases. This year’s Spectacle Fortuna, the parade that closes the party, is dedicated to author and commencement honoree Ray Bradbury, whose characters are brought to life in the form of elaborate puppets and costumes. Punk marching band Mucca Pazza help lead the parade participants down Michigan Avenue. - Morgan Phelps
May 13, 2009 by Jeremiah
Vincent Dermody
Friday, May 22, 2009
7:00 – 10:00 pm
@Alogon Gallery
1049 N Paulina #3R
Three living poets (RICHARD FOX, PHILIP JENKS, & SIMONE MUENCH) read from recent work of great significance and importance at a hokey desk with a fake skull on it.
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May 12, 2009 by Jeremiah
The Coop’s Artist of the Month, which will feature the illustrations of Jesse Hora.
Friday, May 15th
6-10 in the evening
Free drinks & treats (Tamale’s, baked goods…)
DJ: Degrassi High (Who is also turning 30 this day!)
$5 raffle - winner takes home a print. Jesse will have limited editions prints for sale, too!
jessehora.com
organized by theindoprojects.com
sponsored by Jameson & Goose Island
