Ground Level Projects Jan Tichy Spertus Museum Illinois: Chicago - United States Art Thu 1 Apr 2010
2010
April 2010
Thursday 1 April 2010
Thu 1 Apr. 610 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, 60605. Ellie Sandler, 312.322.1700. Spertus Museum - [email][events]
March 10 — June 27 Join us for a free Artist Talk with Jan Tichy on Sunday, March 14 at 1 pm Ground Level Projects is a series of artist commissions for Spertus’ glass-enclosed, street-level vestibule. The project, which is visible from the street, aims to foster creative encounters that investigate, challenge, and expand traditional perceptions of the Jewish experience. Admission is free. Jan Tichy, installation no. 6 (tubes), 2009, video installation with 200 paper objects, adhesive, sand bags, and sound. Jan Tichy’s installations address the multi-layered narratives of urban spaces and architectural contexts. Using light as his medium, his site-specific commission will animate the ground floor vestibule. His minimalist approach leaves his works open to