Chicago Cultural Center > Visual Art Program > Exhibitions > Past Exhibitions > CHGO DSGN: Recent Object and Graphic Design
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CHGO DSGN [Chicago Design] is a major exhibition of recent object and graphic design by 100+ of the city’s leading designers. Chicago has long been regarded as an international center for design, and this retrospective celebrates the region’s creative and innovative spirit. The exhibition is curated by Rick Valicenti, 2011 recipient of the prestigious Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award, with displays designed by Tim Parsons, Associate Professor of Designed Objects at the School of the Art Institute.
Panel DiscussionsClaudia Cassidy Theater We are excited to announce a panel-discussion series on CHGO DSGN! We'll be exploring a variety of design-related topics and with some of our very own CHGO DSGNrs. First up, we’ll be talking about Expressive Innovation with Jason White/Leviathan, John Pobojewski/Thirst, Matt Wizinsky/Studio Junglecat, and Claire Warner/Volume Gallery. Moderated by CHGO DSGN Curator Rick Valicenti.
Saturday, August 16, 2014, 1:30-3:30pm Expressive Innovation Jason White / Leviathan John Pobojewski / Thirst Matt Wizinsky / Studio Junglecat Claire Warner / Volume Gallery Moderated by Rick Valicenti
Saturday, September 6, 2014, 1:30-3:30pm Collaborations at the Intersection of Design and Art Ugo Casati & Jonathan Nesci Felicia Ferrone & Christopher Gentner Tim Parsons & Jessica Charlesworth Moderated by Rick Valicenti
Saturday, October 11, 2014, 1:30-3:30pm Speculative Design David Hartt & James Goggin Jay Sae Jung Oh Renata Graw & Jeremiah Chiu / Plural Ania Jaworska Moderated by Rick Valicenti |
Dates:
May 31-November 2, 2014
Preview: Friday, May 30, 2014 from 6-10 pm
Gallery Talks: First Thursday and second Saturday of each month through November 2, with Rick Valicenti
Hours:
Chicago Cultural Center
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Saturday–Sunday, 10am–5pm
Closed holidays
Location:
Chicago Cultural Center, Exhibit Hall, 4th Floor North
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Admission:
FREE
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