Arts & Humanities
Source: New York Times
March 15, 2017
Prof. Theaster Gates discusses new solo exhibition at National Gallery of Art
By Andrew Bauld
March 13, 2017
Emily Yoon explores gender and race in U.S. and her native Korea
By Andrew Bauld
February 22, 2017
Events to include April 6-8 conference of scholars, writers and musicians
By Andrew Bauld
February 17, 2017
Prof. Philippe Desan claims scholars romanticized image of French philosopher’s solitary existence
By Andrew Bauld
February 16, 2017
Even the most casual observer is probably acquainted with the Classical style, that aesthetic anchored in the ancient Greek and Roman traditions of harmony and reason. Think portraits featuring the...Read more
By Andrew Bauld
February 15, 2017
The Department of English Language and Literature will offer a new undergraduate major in creative writing, beginning in Autumn Quarter 2017. First-, second- and third-year students will have the option...Read more
February 15, 2017
Source: Chicago Tribune
February 14, 2017
Prof. Kenneth Warren discusses literary style of Harlem Renaissance writer Claude McKay
By Mary Abowd
February 9, 2017
Nicholas Posegay, AB'16, to explore interfaith interactions in medieval Middle East
By Andrew Bauld
February 7, 2017
Collaborative projects reach across the University
By Andrew Bauld
February 7, 2017
UChicago students Nick Posegay, AB’16, and Elysa Bryen were looking for a chance to challenge their learning of Arabic and bring together other students looking to expand their understanding of...Read more
By Laura Milani Alessio
January 26, 2017
Prof. Terry Nichols Clark to talk about Scenescapes for UChicago Urban program
By Becky Beaupre Gillespie
January 18, 2017
World-renowned philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum, the Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics, will deliver the 2017 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities on May 1 at the John...Read more
Source: Crain's Chicago Business
January 10, 2017
Alison Gass appointed director of Smart Museum of Art
By Andrew Bauld
January 10, 2017
A feathery mix of purple, blue and green light glows from the newly opened ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen , a multipurpose space in downtown Gary, Ind. that’s becoming a destination...Read more
By Mark Peters
January 9, 2017
Alison Gass, a leading curator of contemporary art and a senior leader at university museums, has been appointed the director of the University of Chicago’s Smart Museum of Art ...Read more
January 6, 2017
Source: Chicago Tribune
December 29, 2016
Article features Smart Museum-Neubauer Collegium collaboration and Logan Center gallery
By Katherine Flynn
December 1, 2016
Jazz saxophonist relishes inspiring community during South Side return
By Susan Keaton
November 9, 2016
Nov. 15 event part of growing effort to introduce institute to UChicago community