A Two for One and Some Down-time

This week’s posting will take in consideration that I will have some unexpected down-time the next couple of weeks. Therefore in preparation for that I greeted a very special visitor and off we went for a couple of experiences…

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Museum of Contemporary Chicago, Columbia College Chicago, 600 S. Michigan Ave.

Now through April 10 celebrate MOCP at 40 with an exhibition featuring their permanent collection. With over 150 images to explore here are a few favorites and some you’ll recognize.

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Sally Mann, Candy Cigarette, 1989

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Diane Arbus, Two Girls in Matching Bathing Suits, Coney Island, 1967

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Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Carson McCullers, 1940

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Dorothea Lange, Migrant Mother, Nipomo, California, 1936

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Daniel Coburn, Judgement Veil, 2014

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Jennifer Greenburg, Something Funny Happened in the Kitchen, 2011

And next there was this from local artist, Jake Mertin on the walls of Umami restaurant.

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Umami

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Sweet

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Salty

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Bitter

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Sour

A beautiful day of discovery, great mom company, delicious eats, and ART! Alright, while we’re out Betty and I are wishing you adventure and along the way look for art and artistic expression EVERYWHERE!!! And of course, SHOW ME WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW!!!!