The Art Institute of Chicago, “Fabricating Fashion,” woman’s day dress, circa 1800, India
1 Object Oriented (The Art Center Highland Park) Norman Teague, Michael Thompson and Zachary Weber come together in an object-focused mixed-media exhibition. Opens November 18
2 Capturing Louis Sullivan: What Richard Nickel Saw (Driehaus Museum) A glimpse into the legacy of the “father of modernism” through the lens of the architectural photographer and preservationist. Through February 19, 2023
3 Myron Goldsmith: Structural Architecture (David Salkin Creative) An insight into the work of the architect, structural engineer, educator and former Mies van der Rohe student. Through December 17
4 Fabricating Fashion (The Art Institute of Chicago) An exhibition exploring the artistry and rich legacy of a wide range of fabrics for clothing from around the world. Through January 2
5 Sauced Night Market (House of Vans) Artists, makers and creatives from across the city come together with chefs, mixologists and DJs for a unique shopping experience. November 4-5, 5-10pm
Greek-born Vasia Rigou is a 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.
Design Top 5: November 2021 The Chicago Architecture Biennial, lectures, exhibitions and a design-filled getaway opportunity.
Design Top 5: November 2023 The Chicago Architectural Biennial kicks into full gear on November 1. Plus there's still time to check out a few design-centric exhibitions before they close.
Design Top 5: May 2022 Museum exhibitions in and out of town, and an opportunity to shop small.
