20 contemporary artists from Mexico City
Bradley Narduzzi, Curro Gómez, Eduardo Alcobé, Emilio Said, Gabriela Rosado, Marcela Herbert, Marcela Rosado, Mario Barron, Pablo Castillo, Ricardo Villasana, Rivelino, Rocio Caballero, Tatiana Montoya, Teri Tito, Vanessa García, Vicente Vertiz, Xaweri Wolsky
November 14, 2008 – January 12, 2009
ZHOUB B. ART CENTER
1029 W 35th Street.
Chicago, IL 60609
773.523.0200
SOLITARY FRAGMENTS
Chicago premiere!
SOLITARY FRAGMENTS /LA SOLEDAD
2007, Jaime Rosales, Spain, 128 min.
With Sonia Almarcha, Petra Martinez
“Delicately unpicks the secret lives of women…superbly understated.”—Jonathan Holland, Variety
Adela (Almarcha) and her young son abandon rural life for the adventure of Madrid, but an act of terrorism turns her new life into a nightmare. In a parallel story, the family of widowed shop-owner Antonia (Martinez) begins to disintegrate in a dispute over a loan. SOLITARY FRAGMENTS premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and swept the Goya Awards, Spain’s Oscar-equivalent, with wins including Best Picture and Best Director. In Spanish with English subtitles. 35mm.—description courtesy of Pragda
Friday, December 19, 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 20, 7:45 pm
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 North State Street
312-846-2600
Tango Classes – Milonga
Tango Classes with Burak and Maria
Every Tuesday starting November 11
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Beginner Level Tango
9:00 – 10:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Tango
$15 drop in or session 6 weeks $75
Every Friday starting November 7 Milonga Éclectique
8:30 – 10:00 pm Complementary class by Milton (All Levels)
10:00 – 3:00 am Éclectique Milonga
DJ: El Turco (Great selection of Golden Age, Alternative and Electrotango music)
Coffee, tea, light snacks, BYOB
$15/$10 (for students with ID)
ARTango Center
4011 N Ravenswood Chicago IL
Pedro Meyer Heresies
Mexican Photographer Pedro Meyer (b.1935) is as renowned for his powerful and provocative photographs as he is for his pioneer work since the early 1900s with digital imaging. The Herejias exhibition will open this same week in over 60 museums worldwide.
Exhibition continues through February 1, 2009
Museum Hours 10 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday – Sunday
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th Street
Chicago , IL 60608
Made in Pilsen III
Over 60 emerging to well-known artists from the Pilsen community in one space. Artists include: Roberto Ferreyra, Felipe Figueroa, Magda DeJose, Ricardo Hernandez, Jeff Maldonado, and Eufemio Pulido
Prospectus Art Gallery
1210 W. 18th St.
312.733.6132
The Aztec World
A Unique View of a Mighty Empire
Exclusive Exhibition at Chicago’s Field Museum
October 31, 2008 through April 19, 2009
Explore the grandeur and complexity of one of the world’s great civilizations. Within the span of 200 years, the Aztecs went from a nomadic group to one of the most powerful and influential societies ever, leaving behind a legacy that lives on today. Now, find out how an empire that began in the middle of a lake went on to become the center of the world. With hundreds of spectacular artifacts and works of art, assembled together for the first time, you can journey into the everyday lives of an ancient culture. Examine the deities, temples and sacrificial altars of Aztec religion. Explore the training, weapons and celebrations of Aztec warriors. Discover the privilege, possessions and treasures of Aztec rulers. And trace the remarkable rise and fall of The Aztec World exclusively at The Field Museum.
Admission
Tickets to The Aztec World include Museum admission and are priced at $22 for adults, $19 for seniors and students with ID, and $12 for children 4-11. Discounts are available for Chicago residents.
The Field Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FOR AN EXHIBIT PREVIEW CLICK HERE
Transforming Tradition: Pottery from Mata Ortiz
Witness the rebirth a unique pottery tradition in the exquisite ceramics from the Mexican town of Mata Ortiz.
This exhibition presents the work of contemporary artists from the town of Mata Ortiz, who have rediscovered an artistic tradition of their ancient ancestors and mastered the art of creating painted ceramic vessels. Over twenty handcrafted pots (or ollas) are on display, featuring intricate geometric designs, decorative painting and incising, and animal forms such as pigs and ducks. Also on view are ceramic vessels from 14th and 15th century Casas Grandes culture that inspired the modern-day revival of this complex and delicate artistic tradition.
November 14, 2008—January 11, 2009
The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605-2496
312.922.9410
