Arts News
I space exhibition features small portraits by U. of I. artist
When I space, the Chicago gallery of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, opened its doors to the public 17 years ago, Jerry Savage curated the inaugural exhibition of works by photographer and U. of I. alumnus William Wegman.
Published Date: November 16, 2009
Demonstration by swordsmen to be featured at open house at Japan House
Japan House, an educational and cultural center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will host its annual fall open house on Nov. 7.
Published Date: October 27, 2009
U. of I. team is top U.S. finisher in Solar Decathlon competition
A team of students from the University of Illinois won second place today (Oct. 16) in the 2009 Solar Decathlon design competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Published Date: October 16, 2009
I space exhibition examines what lies behind 'Made in China'
A nearly ubiquitous country-of-origin label seen on countless U.S. consumer goods is the subject of a new exhibition on view Oct. 16 through Nov. 14 at I space, the Chicago gallery of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Published Date: October 14, 2009
Works by 16 artists explores origins, motivations of power
Unofficially sanctioned corporate malfeasance, pre-emptive wars, torture, misinformation, government-sponsored spying and other routine assaults on civil liberties. None of the above paints a pretty picture of life in the 21st century. And yet, a new exhibition, Under Control, which opens Oct. 23 at the Krannert Art Museum, reveals that these activities and practices have inspired and spawned some provocative art-making over the course of the past decade.
Published Date: October 12, 2009
