{"article":{"id":4291,"title":"Art at Amtrak Transports Chicago Travelers ","excerpt":"","body":"<html><head></head><body><figure class=\"image\"><img src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1731092759/iygd484mhfnwildmbjef.jpg\"><figcaption>CAROLINE KENT, <i>Daydreaming, 2024</i><br>Digital print on vinyl adhesive film. Chicago Union Station</figcaption></figure><p>By CGN Staff via PR</p><p>Last month a new exhibition opened in a somewhat unusual but highly visible space in downtown Chicago. <i>Art at Amtrak is </i>series of temporary public art works, curated by Debra Simon Art Consulting, and on view at Chicago's Union Station. Part of a rapid expansion of the initiative from New York Penn Station to other Amtrak stations, based on its success, this Chicago debut of <i>Art at Amtrak, </i>which opened October 7, features works by three acclaimed, contemporary artists who live and work in the city: Caroline Kent, Chad Kouri, and POSE (Jordan Nickel). They will remain on view through Summer 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>One participant is CGN's fall cover artist, <strong>Caroline Kent.</strong> Kent’s mural, <i>Daydreaming</i>, covers over 40 panels at Chicago Union Station with large, abstract shapes that overlap soft pinks, blues, and yellows with richer shades of dark blue, gray, and deep green. Where these colors intersect, new hues emerge, reflecting the vibrancy of cityscapes. Inspired by various elements encountered during travel—architectures, landscapes, the horizon, sculptures—Kent’s shapes invite interpretation and imaginative associations. The overall mood conveys serene, bright, and sentimental introspection—a reflection of the emotional states experienced by travelers, whether weary or filled with anticipation. <i>Daydreaming</i>’s layers create depth and complexity, symbolizing the layers of experience one encounters while journeying through life and how they are embedded in memory.&nbsp;You&nbsp;can&nbsp;read&nbsp;CGN's&nbsp;profile&nbsp;of&nbsp;Kent&nbsp;from&nbsp;September 2024&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/news/2024/8/caroline-kent-confidence-on-canvas\"><strong>here</strong></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class=\"image\"><img src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1731092759/datruosv8x8evrqpw7vy.jpg\"><figcaption>CHAD KOURI, <i>Reflection Pools Monument, 2024</i><br>Digital print on vinyl adhesive film. Chicago Union Station</figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Multidisciplinary artist <strong>Chad Kouri</strong> created a sequence of metallic orbs strung together across the windows of a vacant retail space to provide opportunities for quiet reflection and self-awareness. The work, entitled <i>Reflection Pools Monument</i>, evokes motion—both up and down, in and out—as the viewer’s eyes roll across its length. The titular “pools”—simple, austere, metallic surfaces—are arranged in flowing, repetitive motion to strike a balance between sophistication and playfulness, a core tenant of Kouri’s practice.&nbsp;</p><figure class=\"image\"><img src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1731092760/trpwcxjidwzqrnw0e6fp.jpg\"><figcaption>POSE, <i>Accord, 2024</i><br>Digital print on vinyl adhesive film. Chicago Union Station</figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pop artist <strong>POSE’s</strong> mural, <i>Accord</i>, is loosely inspired by a wedding photo shoot he observed during his first site visit to Chicago Union Station. The photo shoot reminded the artist that the transit hub represents connection, brings people closer together, and ultimately makes relationships possible. He used that concept as a springboard for the nonlinear, bright visual narrative of <i>Accord</i>, which depicts an oversized comic strip bursting from its own panels. The mural boldly engulfs travelers, each enmeshed in a personal journey of their own. Like the characters in <i>Accord</i>, POSE encourages travelers to go beyond what is familiar, explore the world, and connect with others.</p><p><i>Art at Amtrak</i> is co-conceived, curated, and produced by Debra Simon Art Consulting. Since Amtrak launched the program in June 2022 at New York Penn Station, it has expanded to Washington Union Station, Moynihan Train Hall in New York, William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, and now, Chicago Union Station. Artists commissioned for the program have<i> </i>included William Kentridge, Shahzia Sikander, Derrick Adams, and Joshua Frankel, among many others. In addition to the works at Chicago Union Station, the Fall 2024 <i>Art at Amtrak </i>exhibitions include works by Chitra Ganesh and Eirini Linardaki at Penn Station, Nekisha Durrett at Washington Union Station, and Roxana Azar at Gray 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. More information about <i>Art at Amtrak</i> and a complete list of artists can be found <a href=\"https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.aTnlSMXQD2tnweOBXRZ-2BcIflYm9Qa1eTe0j2F9ELKl6IK4N0xptzg2ZBqWYz2XG-2FgOhE9kxSly2A3-2BeP-2BiTbOg-3D-3DGVS7_0g5QiKQ3ANfCkWXxwzczn1phIok0-2FnBF8GNWXrNhq2-2B4ftGj9DI8Jn4AfRAGeAJVn7gGoI0v4yHfyxNzcTgWoAEErl-2Fwpq7ZqbzRcnU4dMcJdFYIQhhOlCinIImreDBPSG1EmHviAcXtRVaBkIdeAKb-2Bj0SG-2B8v8JmbmtC2rPPebxb4Luz8v1o4OUX-2BxeO2RbtlFrd1jSAoH5WuIP14iDxngJBxeTQTuGTENaIbiME-2B4Rm3EzGaTXh9l3vjdHp6q81HIUFqwg2ryJbvCptPfhcT0ywQJ-2Bo3WN55QdTzJb5PaaJrq5VYyXSvWOYjfarAXW6I3lxvfaxX1yRdrkB50hMf4JLnJCzfIUfd8JGyTArFeH9RkRTuIATd8XRdtjfVRKfz7K4BViu-2BV4IkVqv1cjw-3D-3D\">here</a>.</p><p>The establishment and rapid evolution of <i>Art at Amtrak</i> is the latest chapter in Debra Simon’s path-breaking career in public art. She was Director of Public Art at the Times Square Alliance and oversaw its <i>Midnight Moment</i> series, the world’s foremost digital public art series; created Arts Brookfield, the largest privately funded public art program in the United States; and co-founded the River to River festival, established to bring audiences back to Lower Manhattan after 9/11.</p><p class=\"lead\"><i>View more about Art at Amtrak at Union Station </i><a href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/artatamtrak\"><i>here</i></a><i>. 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The reopening is timed to coincide with Veterans Day. Active military personnel, veterans and their families will receive free admission that day.</p><p><br></p><p>The project includes a redesigned Lillian &amp; Larry Goodman Auditorium and Gallery, an enlarged lobby in the Shapiro Family Foundation Welcome Center, and a refreshed Resilience Hall with an expanded stage for presentations and public programs.</p><p><br></p><p>Updates to the Zev &amp; Shifra Karkomi Holocaust Exhibition include additional material on the roots of antisemitism, the story of Chicago resident Leo Edelman, and the experiences of other groups targeted by the Nazis. A new reflection gallery, accessible from the exhibition, offers visitors a quiet space during and after their visit.</p><p><br></p><p>“Every visitor’s experience now begins differently and runs deeper,” said Kelley Szany, the Museum’s senior vice president of education and exhibitions. “The new welcome center sets the tone from the moment people arrive, the enhanced core Holocaust exhibition brings the history and the voices of survivors into sharper focus, and our new auditorium gives us a place to gather, listen, and talk about what it means for our communities today.”</p><p><br></p><p>Existing attractions, including the virtual reality theater, the interactive Survivor Stories Experience holographic theater, the Take A Stand Center and the Voices of Genocide Exhibition, will remain part of the Museum’s offerings.</p><p><br></p><p>Following the reopening,&nbsp;<em>Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare</em>&nbsp;will open November 15 in the special exhibition gallery. Created by and on loan from Jewish Museum Milwaukee, the exhibition examines the intersections of politics, antisemitism, freedom of speech and national security during the Red Scare of the 1940s and 1950s. It will remain on view through March 2027.</p><p><br></p><p>The Museum’s satellite location in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, <span style=\"color: rgb(13, 13, 13);\">Experience360, </span>will remain open through December 31, 2026. The downtown space opened during the Skokie renovation to provide continued access to the Museum’s immersive exhibitions.</p><p><br></p><p>For information and ticket reservations, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ilholocaustmuseum.org</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(136, 136, 136);\">Image: Museum exterior. 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For much of its history, collectors and visitors gathered at Navy Pier to discover works in glass, ceramics, wood, metal and fiber, alongside sculpture and design. Its focus on materials and craftsmanship gave the fair a distinct identity and cultivated a devoted audience.</p><p><br></p><p>The announcement comes as the inaugural Chicago Art Fair gets underway at THE MART. The new fair opened with a preview on October 7 and continues through October 10, presenting modern and contemporary art. Tim von Gal, CEO and producer of SOFA Chicago and CEO of Intersect Art and Design, was in Chicago this week for the occasion.</p><p>Organizers describe the 2027 collaboration as two distinct but complementary presentations under one roof, with SOFA’s focus on three-dimensional art and design alongside Chicago Art Fair’s broader offerings.</p><p><br></p><p>“Chicago has always been an extraordinary home for SOFA and a city with a deep appreciation for art, craft, architecture and design,” said von Gal in the announcement. “Joining the Chicago Art Fair at THE MART gives us the opportunity to build upon that legacy while creating an exciting new experience for collectors and exhibitors alike.”</p><p>Eric Smith, owner of Chicago Art Fair and CEO of Redwood Art Group, said the addition would broaden the fair’s scope while preserving SOFA’s identity.</p><p><br></p><p>“SOFA has a remarkable legacy and a distinct identity, and its return adds an important new dimension to the fair while reinforcing Chicago’s position as a destination for collectors, galleries and art lovers from around the world,” Smith said.</p><p><br></p><p>For those who remember SOFA as an annual opportunity to encounter ambitious work in craft and design, the return will be welcome news. 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Partners include the Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation, Adler University, CAI Designs, Chicago Public Art Group, Chicago Sculpture Exhibit and Diasporal Rhythms.</p><p><br></p><p>Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Hunt developed an internationally recognized practice while continuing to live and work in his hometown. His welded metal sculptures brought together abstract forms, references to the natural world and an enduring interest in freedom and social justice.</p><p><br></p><p>Hunt identified attending Emmett Till’s funeral in 1955 as a turning point in his artistic life. Till had lived just two blocks from Hunt’s home. Decades later, Hunt’s public commissions would honor figures including Martin Luther King Jr., Mary McLeod Bethune, Jesse Owens and Ida B. Wells, while also addressing the Middle Passage and the Great Migration.</p><p>In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson appointed Hunt to the National Council on the Arts, where he became its first African American member. In 1971, at age 35, he became the first African American sculptor to receive a retrospective at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. His career encompassed more than 150 solo exhibitions and more than 160 public art installations.</p><p><br></p><p><img src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1791479104/lltcodkx39gd8sbhtus1.png\"></p><p><em style=\"color: rgb(136, 136, 136);\">Richard Hunt with artist Chris Devins, who recently completed a mural honoring the sculptor in Hyde Park. Photo courtesy of Chris Devins.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Recent projects in Chicago offer new ways to encounter Hunt’s work and history. This fall, the Logan Center opened the Hunt, a café honoring the artist. Created and designed by Little Black Pearl founder and executive director Monica Haslip, the space incorporates two Hunt sculptures, African art, archival materials and photographs by Sandro Miller.</p><p>In Hyde Park, artist Chris Devins and historian Michelle Duster have brought a mural of Hunt to 1515–19 E. 54th Street. The portrait is based on photographs Devins took in Hunt’s studio before the sculptor’s death.</p><p><br></p><p>“Richard Hunt was a giant in the arts world and people need to see what he looked like and be inspired by his legacy,” Devins said.</p><p><br></p><p>Pigment International’s dedication also reflects its own relationship with Hunt. The organization featured him in its magazine in 2020, and he welcomed its Black Fine Art Month programming into his studio in October 2021.</p><p><br></p><p>#</p><p><br></p><p>Two events take place this month:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Pigment International at SPECTRUM Chicago Art Fair</strong></p><p><br></p><p>October 7–10, 2026.</p><p>Chicago Merchandise Mart, seventh floor, booth #3091.</p><p>Wednesday, October 7, 5–8 pm, with a champagne toast in the booth and an artist meet-and-greet.</p><p>Thursday, October 8, 6-8pm with Diasporal Rhythms</p><p>Featured artists:&nbsp;Jesse Howard, Howard Simmons, Edo, Candace Hunter, Sura DuPart and Max Sansing.</p><p>Additional events are taking place during the fair</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chicago to the World: A Black Fine Art Month Convening</strong></p><p>Presented by Pigment International as part of Black Fine Art Month, which the organization has dedicated this year to Richard Hunt.</p><p>Friday, October 23, 2026, 11:30 am–5 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