2 A Space Problem: Organized by David Salkin (Elmhurst Art Museum) Mid-century furnishings and design objects coexist with work by local artists and architects. Through November 15
3 Side by Side (Barnsworth Gallery, Farnsworth House) A photography exhibition bringing two iconic houses together: the Farnsworth House by Mies van der Rohe and the Glass House by Philip Johnson. Opening September 13
4 Bauhaus Chicago: Design in the City (Art Institute of Chicago) Contemplate the Bauhaus influence in the city of Chicago in the light of the German school’s centenary. Through Fall 2020
5 CAC@Home: CAC LIVE (Chicago Architecture Center) Rediscover Chicago with virtual tours that highlight the city’s rich architectural histories. Through September 2020
Greek-born Vasia Rigou is a seasoned journalist, editor and multimedia content producer largely on the subjects of visual art, culture, architecture and design. She currently serves as an Editor at Newcity, Chicago’s leading culture publication, as Writer and Copy Editor at the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) HQ, and regularly contributes to international architecture and design magazines OnOffice and ICON. She has experience creating content for brands and building conference speeches and influential TEDx talks. Simply put: she’s fascinated by finding out the great stories behind the people, places and objects that surround us, and by sharing those stories with the world. When she’s not writing about art or looking at art—wine in hand—she makes lists for pretty much everything, drinks immense amounts of coffee and takes cross-country road trips every chance she gets.
