Top 5 Must-See Museum Exhibitions in Chicago This Spring
Nicole Eisenman: What Happened at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago explores the distinctive and layered figurative paintings of artist Nicole Eisenman. The exhibition showcases around 100 works, including early drawings, murals, and recent sculptural installations until 22 September.
Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective at the Art Institute of Chicago highlights the poignant and surreal works of core Chicago Imagists member Christina Ramberg. The retrospective features around 100 works, including quilts from the 1980s and personal collections, until 11 August.
Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology at the Block Museum of Art brings together 18 artists and collectives creating work in dialogue with caring for the Earth. The exhibition includes works by Yoko Ono, Ana Mendieta, and Cecilia Vicuña, along with Tabita Rezaire’s kaleidoscopic video, until 7 July.
Native America: In Translation at the Museum of Contemporary Photography curated by Wendy Red Star showcases the works of nine Indigenous artists addressing community and identity while examining the effects of settler colonialism. The exhibition includes pieces by Nalikutaar Jacqueline Cleveland and Rebecca Belmore, until 12 May.
Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan at the Smart Museum of Art explores the development of modern aesthetics in Japan through art, fashion, design, and popular culture of the Meiji era. The exhibition features over 130 works from nearly 50 collections and runs until 9 June.
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Naz Baydar graduated from Middle East Technical University with a degree in Product Design. She furthered her education by completing a master’s degree in Art Direction at Elisava in Barcelona. Her work blends art direction, multimedia narratives, and design to craft innovative and transformative experiences. Naz is passionate about creating visual stories that evoke strong emotions and deliver meaningful impact. In addition to her work, she has a deep interest in philosophy and literature, which continuously inspire and enrich her creative process.