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- Pop Pop Pop …Art! (part II)
  
  Posted at 9:32 pm by jan, on January 3, 2016
  
  Part II of this Pop Art inspired entry comes from our ever so awesome, the Art Institute of Chicago. Recently combination of 44 paintings, photographs, and sculptures were donated by Chicago collectors Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson. Of these incredible works we’ll begin with the Pop Art from this guy…
  
  Andy Warhol, Self-Portrait, 1964, acrylic, silver paint, and silkscreen ink on linen.
  
  Andy Warhol, Liz #3 (Early Colored Liz), 1963, acrylic and silkscreen ink on linen.
  
  Andy Warhol, Little Race Riot, 1964, acrylic and silkscreen ink on linen; two joined canvases.
  
  Andy Warhol, Twelve Jackies, 1964, silkscreen ink on linen; 12 joined canvases
  
  Andy Warhol, Self-portrait, 1966, acrylic, silkscreen ink, and pencil on linen
  
  Andy Warhol, Four Mona Lisas, 1978, acrylic and silkscreen ink on linen
  
  From the blended Contemporary collection we move on to these delights!
  
  Roy Lichtenstein, Artist’s Studio: “Foot Medication,” 1974, oil and magna on canvas
  
  John Currin, Stamford after Brunch, 2000, oil on canvas
  
  Richard Prince, Untitled (fashion), 1982-1984, chromogenic print
  
  Cindy Sherman, Untitled #93, 1981, chromogenic print
  
  Robert Gober, Untitled, 1989, silk satin, muslin, linen, tulle, welded steel, hand-printed silkscreen on paper, cast hydrostone plaster, vinyl acrylic paint, ink, and graphite
  
  (detail of the above installation)
  
  Cy Twombly, Untitiled (Bolsena), 1969, oil-based house paint, wax crayon, and graphite on canvas
  
  Jasper Johns, Target, 1961, encaustic and newspaper on canvas
  
  Robert Rauschenberg, Short Circuit (Combine Painting), 1955, oil, fabric, and paper on wood supports; oil on canvas
  
  Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled, about 1955, combine painting: oil, house paint, paper, fabric, and printed reproductions, with sock and parachute on canvas
  
  Wow! Merry Christmas to us all, everyday! Hopefully these select works will entice you to see the entire exhibition. A big thanks to the generosity of Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson.
  
  Alright! Betty and I are off on our next exploration and wishing you a new year filled with adventure and discovery! Along the way look for art and artistic expression EVERYWHERE and then please, SHOW ME WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW!!!
  
  Lincoln Park Zoo Lights and the adorned Betty!
  
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- Bird is the Word
  
  Posted at 5:08 pm by jan, on August 7, 2015
  
  Greetings ALL! This week’s entry will feature the last of my friend’s visit and a very special lunch date.
  
  Marc Chagall’s exquisite
  America Windows led us to a very special exhibition at The Art Institute of Chicago
  
  In collaboration with The Arts Club of Chicago, AI presents the work of Jean-Luc Mylayne. For the last forty years Mylayne and his life partner have been photographing birds in thier environment. Incredible images that reflect time, patience, and intimacy.
  
  No. 444, April May 2007
  
  No. 357-358, diptych, December2005 January 2006
  
  No. 520, February March April 2007
  
  No. 295 diptych, March April 2005
  
  No. 446, November December 2007
  
  No. 204, January February 2004
  
  No. 520, February March April 2007
  
  And last a day after my friend left for Florida, I was met by another for lunch at the Spoke & Bird Cafe.
  
  Betty and I are off but before we go here’s a great big invite to all to get out there, explore, be aware, look for artistic expression EVERYWHERE…
  
  and then, SHOW ME WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW!!!
  
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- Jellies and Penguins and Beer, oh my!
  
  Posted at 6:20 pm by jan, on November 5, 2014
  
  Inhibition: I can get a little bummed out after seeing wild animals in a captive environment.
  
  Betty’s Response: This event benefits global and local conservation and rehabilitation to penguins, right?
  
  Experience: Thursday, October 30, Betty and I headed over to the Shedd Aquarium for their after hours Penguin Hops Release Party.
  
  Shedd Aquarium
  1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
  
  Shedd’s partnered with Revolution Brewery for a great cause resulting in a tasty beverage!
  
  First stop the Abbott Oceanarium to check out the Beluga Whales…I’m in love…
  
  Next door neighbor, dolphins and an incredible view of the Planetarium!
  
  A tasting before the aquarium’s penguin expert, Lana Vanagasem gives a presentation on Shedd’s initiative on the care, rehabilitation, and training of penguins.
  
  Revolution Brew master Will also explained the process of testing, collecting, and producing beer made from the hops grown by Shedd in their sustainable garden.
  
  Nest stop, and without a doubt my favorite, Jellies!
  
  Whoa!
  
  Who needs a lava lamp?! These guys are amazing.
  
  The Pritzker Caribbean Reef where you can check out a variety of sea creatures being fed.
  
  And last an incredible view of our city that lured me for a ride with Betty.
  
  …on a side note, did you know the south end of the Art Institute is beautifully lit like this at night?!
  
  What I didn’t know: Well I certainly didn’t know the Shedd grew hops and such a kewwwl collaboration with Revolution Brewery existed. I also had no idea that I would tear-up when a rehabilitated penguin ran from one trainer to another. I didn’t know I’d spend the majority of the evening obsessing over the jelly fish. And last, although I was aware that an American Idol winner would sing later that evening, I didn’t know that a thrilling and beautiful ride through downtown at night would detour the performance.
  
  So with that said Betty and I are off and, as always, inviting you to get out there and SHOW ME WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW!!!
  
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