My Bike Betty

Greetings fellow adventurers! Since 2014, Betty and I have been traveling the streets of Chicago discovering art and artistic expression along the way. Join in and post your experience here!
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    • Collaboration…a Win Win for Us All!

      Posted at 6:08 pm by jan, on March 7, 2017

      Greetings fellow explorers! I am super excited to share this week’s find. As an artist and a teacher I am always encouraging collaboration. Magical things happen! So when I discovered Backroom Pop-Up Bar, Johalla Projects art gallery, and the Field Museum were presenting, Celebrating Specimens, I couldn’t wait to check it out. 

      The Tank at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S Michigan Avenue

      Now through March 25, Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm – midnight, enjoy a tasty beverage from James Beard Award semifinalist, Paul McGee while exploring real specimens, observing museum experts in action and then joining in on projects and activities.

      Field Museum’s Chief Preparator, Akiko Shinya gives the presentation, Dig Your Own Dinosaur

      And then, WE DID!

      Great fun while we gathered as a community, learned and laughed! Like I said, magical things happen when you collaborate!

      Alright, Betty and I are off on our next journey. We’re inviting you to join in, explore, look for art and artistic expression everywhere, post your experience here and SHOW ME WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW!

      Posted in An Extension To All, Museums, Galleries, Cultural Centers | 0 Comments | Tagged Backroom, Chicago Athletic Association, The Field Museum of Natural History Chicago
    • Field Museum’s Tattoo Pop-ups!

      Posted at 5:22 pm by jan, on November 16, 2016

      On the heels of the last blog entry, check out the traveling tattoo parlor by the Field Museum. Spreading the word that the Tattoo exhibit will run through April 30, 2017, be on the lookout as this tatt shop travels around Chicago treating on-lookers to a free temporary airbrushed tattoo.

      Emporium Arcade Bar, 2363 N Milwaukee

      Last seen, Emporium Arcade Bar, 2363 N Milwaukee

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      Thanks to airbrush artist, Jason Preker for fun, no commitment fresh ink!

      Thanks to airbrush artist, Jason Preker for fun, no commitment fresh ink!

      Posted in Museums, Galleries, Cultural Centers | 0 Comments | Tagged The Field Museum of Natural History Chicago
    • Where Can You Find a Dinosaur in a Cubs Jersey?

      Posted at 6:49 pm by jan, on November 11, 2016

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      The Field Museum of Natural History, that's where! 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive

      The Field Museum of Natural History, that’s where!
      1400 S. Lake Shore Drive

      Now through April 30th exhibition, Tattoo explores many aspects of the practice of tattooing including cultural influence, the tools used, the history of tattooing, and live tattoo demonstrations.

      I visited this show over a week ago and what continues to come to mind is the characteristic of tattooing that identifies a person regardless of whether it is received by choice or not. These characteristics then exemplify a dichotomy of extreme intention, representation, and meaning.

      Auschwitz survivor, Dr. George Brent

      Photographer: John Weinstein Wilmette

      Auschwitz survivor Livia Ravek's grandson Daniel Philosoph proudly displays his grandmother's identifying number as homage to her

      Auschwitz survivor Livia Ravek’s grandson Daniel Philosoph proudly displays his grandmother’s identifying number as homage to her.

      Photographer: Uriel Sinai

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      A practice of the Ottoman government, during the Armenian genocide, was to force women into slavery and prostitution and then identify them as such by tattooing their faces and chest.

      Photographer: unknown

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      Photographer: Marc Garanger

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      Famous Phillippine master tattoo artist Fang-Od Odday practices and trains the art of Kalina tattooing. For women, the marks are signs of beauty along with the belief that the adornment will carry over into the afterlife.

      Photographer: Jake Verzosa

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      A woman from the Chinese Drung culture with marks that identify rights of passage among her tribe.

      Photographer: Michael Laukien

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      Yakuzas or Japanese mafia identify themselves traditionally by full body tattoos.

      Photographer: Irina Ionesco

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      Salvadorian gang member’s marks convey symbols of gang loyalty and defiance to authority.

      Photographer: Isabel Munos

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      Photographer: Isabel Munos

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      A late 19th/early 20th century sideshow featuring a prisoner being tattooed by natives.

      Photographer: unknown

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      Mid 20th century trunk and suitcase of a traveling tattoo artist.

      Last, I want to show some work of contemporary artist.img_7818

      Artist: Guy le Tatooer

      Photographer: Zoe Forget

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      Artist: Yann Black

      Photographer: Zoe Forget

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      Artist: Musa

      Photographer: Zoe Forget

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      Artist: Kostek

      Photographer: Zoe Forget

      A really interesting exhibit and keep in mind only a fraction of it is shown here.

      Alright! Betty and I are off on our next adventure and considering Thanksgiving is around the corner, and I’m super thankful for this project, the next entry will reflect gratefulness!

      Remember fellow explorers, art and artistic expression is everywhere. Look for it. Document it. Then please, post it here and SHOW ME WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW!!!

       

      Posted in An Extension To All, Museums, Galleries, Cultural Centers | 0 Comments | Tagged The Field Museum of Natural History Chicago
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