Exhibitions

What makes a book a book? A an open book shaped like a theater with the main story on the stage and the audience in the wings. In the center scene the fairy godmother is waving her wand at Cinderella.

What makes a book a book?

Shining a light on Paul B. Moses, trailblazing art historian Paul B. Moses squatting next to his large painting Ice House which depicts an outdoor landscape scene with window-less building and clouds.

Shining a light on Paul B. Moses, trailblazing art historian

Class immerses students in monochromatic art exhibition A group of students sit in an art exhibition gallery. They all look at Christine Mehring who is sitting on the floor and pointing up at a white painting by Robert Ryman.

Class immerses students in monochromatic art exhibition

How the Black Metropolis Research Consortium is transforming the field of African American history Exhibition case displaying documents, photos, and items related to the Color Curtain Processing Project—a survey initiative of the BMRC.

How the Black Metropolis Research Consortium is transforming the field of African American history

‘All That Light’ exhibition highlights decade of UChicago resident artists A woman and man stand in front of a piece of art at a gallery opening. The artwork is a man on a couch with the word "SEEN" across his body, partially obscuring him from view.

‘All That Light’ exhibition highlights decade of UChicago resident artists

Located at UChicago residence hall, Southspace fosters experiential learning and community building Southspace Gallery

Located at UChicago residence hall, Southspace fosters experiential learning and community building

Field Museum exhibition will highlight Native American women and warriors Apsáalooke war shirt

Field Museum exhibition will highlight Native American women and warriors

Artist reimagines ancient Middle Eastern artifact in vivid color Michael Rakowitz exhibit

Artist reimagines ancient Middle Eastern artifact in vivid color

Ancient Persian artifact nearly 2,500 years old returns to Oriental Institute Cleaning the Persepolis relief

Ancient Persian artifact nearly 2,500 years old returns to Oriental Institute

Smart exhibition upends Classical style

Smart exhibition upends Classical style