As the fine arts museum of the University of Chicago, the Smart Museum of Art is a site for rigorous inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens of art objects and artistic practice.
Through strong scholarly and community collaborations and a welcoming approach to its exhibitions, collections, publications, research and teaching, and public programs, the Smart Museum plays a dynamic role in expanding artistic canons, rethinking received histories, introducing new perspectives, and engaging diverse communities-locally, nationally, and internationally.
Visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu for more.
Admission to the Smart Museum of Art is always free and open to all.
Image: Theaster Gates: Unto Thee, opening reception. Photo by Jason Smith.
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