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Great irony, historical synchronicity, opportunity

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

Jitish Kallat, an Indian artist, has created a provocative site- specific piece, Public Notice 3, at the Art Institute of Chicago which opened on September 11 last year and will remain on display until today, September 11, 2011. Kallat has … Continue reading →

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Cries of discovery

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

We are at the beginning of a research project. The parameters for the research have to do with the two World’s Fairs here in Chicago. The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition was all built in white (with one exception) and was … Continue reading →

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