CHGO DSGN: Recent Object and Graphic Design Curated by Rick Valicenti

On three Saturdays from 1:30p – 3:30p, a series of panel discussions will be held in Exhibit Hall. The discussions will be moderated by Rick Valicenti.

August 16
Expressive Innovation
Jason White / Leviathan
John Pobojewski / Thirst
Matt Wizinsky / Studio Junglecat
Claire Warner / Volume Gallery

September 6
Collaborations at the Intersection of Design and Art
Ugo Casati & Jonathan Nesci
Felicia Ferrone & Christopher Gentner
Tim Parsons & Jessica Charlesworth

October 11
Speculative Design
David Hartt & James Goggin
Jay Sae Jung Oh
Renata Graw & Jeremiah Chiu / Plural
Ania Jaworska

Scratch-off campaign for “The Way of the Shovel: Art as Archaeology” by Romain André and Michael Savona

Join Rick Valicenti for FREE Gallery Talks on the first Thursday and second Saturday of each month through November 2.

Thursdays:
July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2
5:30pm

Saturdays:
July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11
12:30pm

Morningstar 22 West Typeface by Matthew Terdich and Philip Burton

In the early 20th century, Chicago was the epicenter of America’s printing arts.

In the 30s, Chicago welcomed the innovative design educators of the New Bauhaus.

In the 70s, American modernism came to life in Chicago.

Today, CHGO DSGN is all around you.

CHGO DSGN, a major exhibition of Recent Object and Graphic Design by 100+ of the city’s leading designers, is open May 31 through November 2 at Exhibit Hall in the Chicago Cultural Center. Chicago has long been regarded as an international center for design, and this retrospective celebrates the region’s creative and innovative spirit.

CHGO DSGN is curated by Rick Valicenti, 2011 recipient of the prestigious Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award, with displays designed by Tim Parsons, Associate Professor of Designed Objects at the School of the Art Institute.