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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    • A Two for One and Some Down-time

      Posted at 4:34 pm by jan, on February 22, 2016

      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

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

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

      Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Carson McCullers, 1940

      Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Carson McCullers, 1940

      Dorothea Lange, Migrant Mother, Nipomo, California, 1936

      Dorothea Lange, Migrant Mother, Nipomo, California, 1936

      Daniel Coburn, Judgement Veil, 2014

      Daniel Coburn, Judgement Veil, 2014

      Jennifer Greenburg, Something Funny Happened in the Kitchen, 2011

      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.

      Umami

      Umami

      Sweet

      Sweet

      Salty

      Salty

      Bitter

      Bitter

      Sour

      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!!!!

      Posted in An Extension To All, Museums, Galleries, Cultural Centers | 0 Comments | Tagged Museum of Contemporary Photography, Umami Burger Chicago
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