1
A Love Supreme
(Elmhurst Art Museum)
Inspired by John Coltrane, Norman Teague explores how jazz and Black aesthetics have shaped Chicago’s design.
Through April 28
2
Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan
(Art Institute of Chicago)
Spotlight on post-World War II Japanese women, pioneering innovative ceramics since 1970 and breaking male traditions
Through June 3
3
Beyond Heights: Skyscrapers and the Human Experience
(Milwaukee Art Museum)
An exhibit showcasing the impact of early twentieth-century skyscrapers on New York City urban life, through prints, photographs and design objects.
Through September 8
4
SOLVE: Puzzle Design
(Design Museum of Chicago)
An exhibition that sharpens observation and problem-solving skills through interactive puzzles and engaging stories
Through March 31
5
Wright in Japan: The Architect’s Eastern Vision
(Japan via Frank Lloyd Wright Trust)
Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s admiration for Japan and its profound impact on his architectural vision in an eleven-day cultural journey.
March 20-31
Greek-born Vasia Rigou is a writer, editor, and curator. Her appreciation for art began early, shaped by her family’s meticulously planned, culture-packed trips across Europe—complete with every museum stop imaginable. Much of her work, writing about visual art, design, and culture can be found at Newcity, Chicago’s leading culture publication, where she serves as editor. She also regularly contributes to Artnet News and to international magazines OnOffice and ICON. In her curatorial practice she explores themes of identity, intimacy, and belonging. You can usually find her gallery hopping around the city—occasionally with her toughest (and tiniest) critic, baby Benjamin, whose current favorite medium is finger paint. Say hi on Instagram or at rigouvasia.com.
