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the second edition of the chicago architecture biennial (cab) is the largest architecture and design exhibition in north america, showcasing the transformative global impact of creativity and innovation in these fields. this year’s biennial features over 141 practitioners from more than 20 countries addressing the 2017 theme “make new history.” artistic directors sharon johnston and mark lee have selected architects and artists whose eye-opening creations will invite the public to explore how the latest architecture can and will make new history in places around the world. the main exhibition is free and open to the public from september 16, 2017 through january 7, 2018.
the make new history exhibition extends to off-site locations and is amplified through six community anchor exhibitions in the neighborhoods and two special project sites – plus installations, performances, talks, films, and more hosted by over 100 local and global cultural partners.
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150 media stream at 150 north riverside.
chicago’s largest multimedia art installation, 150 media stream, opened to the public on 21 april at 150 north riverside, an innovative award-winning 54-story office tower located along the chicago river. a swimming pool-like device within the tiny foot-printed building keeps things stabilized.
Find out more »krueck + sexton at volume gallery.
ron krueck and mark sexton's mind for form and material is showcased in this exhibition which focuses on the duo's furniture design dating back to the 80s.
Find out more »past forward: architecture and design at the art institute.
showcasing the art institute of chicago's seminal twentieth and twenty-first century holdings of visionary architectural drawings, inventive furniture design, and powerful graphic and industrial designs, past forward: architecture and design at the art institute marks the grand opening of the museum's newly reinstalled permanent collection.
Find out more »expo chicago 2017.
in its seventh edition, this fair continues to advance artistic discourse with its 135 international exhibitors, a synmposium on the intermingling of art, architecture and design, plus installations by emerging and established artists such as tom burr, wang du, and sandford biggers.
Find out more »nine leading architecture firms reinvent chicago’s second coast.
nine leading architectural firms with experience in developing innovative riverfronts, parks, and public spaces, were engaged to provide their visions for a unified aesthetic along chicago's riverfront. ultimately, these ideas and the public input we will be gathering from this website and the exhibition will inform the development of updated river edge design guidelines for future projects along the chicago river.
Find out more »spacebuster kicks off “we like america” tour in chicago.
a temporary architectural structure with the ability to transform public spaces into impromptu community zones--kicks off its month-long "we like america" tour in chicago, for the 2017 chicago architectural biennial.
Find out more »making is thinking.
art after hours welcomes expo chicago visitors to view citywide galleries during extended hours on
friday, september 15, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, allowing a first look at new exhibitions while experiencing the vibrant local art scene.
chicago architecture biennial 2017.
the second edition of the chicago architecture biennial (cab) is the largest architecture and design exhibition in north america, showcasing the transformative global impact of creativity and innovation in these fields. this year’s biennial features over 141 practitioners from more than 20 countries addressing the 2017 theme “make new history.”
Find out more »