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SUMMARY:Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art and philosophy of Kintsugi — the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold — in this all-level\, hands-on work\n\n\nKintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect with Mami Takahashi\nAugust 22\, 2026\n10:30am – 1:30pm\n \n“Kintsugi teaches us that scars are part of the story — not something to hide\, but something to honor. As we repair\, we reflect. As we mend\, we transform.” \nIn this 3-hour session\, students will learn and apply the modern Kintsugi method using food-safe adhesive\, epoxy putty\, and golden finish. The technique is safe for beginners and designed to make the centuries-old practice accessible in a single-day format. Rather than erasing damage\, Kintsugi highlights each crack as part of an object’s unique story — inviting us to reflect on beauty\, imperfection\, and transformation. \nFor beginner students\, a broken porcelain or ceramic plate will be provided\, allowing them to experience the full repair process from start to finish.For returning students\, or those with previous experience\, you’re welcome to bring your own broken ceramic objects (must be clean) or choose from more complex forms provided by the instructor. \nThis workshop offers a supportive\, meditative space for reflection and creativity. All materials are provided\, and finger covers are available to use\, though handling epoxy can sometimes leave a light residue for a day or two. \n \n \n“Kintsugi is based on the philosophy that breakage and repair are something to celebrate – embracing flaws and imperfections creates a stronger and more beautiful piece of art. Using this as a metaphor for healing ourselves teaches us an important lesson: Sometimes in the process of repairing what feels broken\, we become more unique\, beautiful\, and resilient. Kintsugi can be a way to reframe personal challenges. Reminding us that we’re not victims of our circumstances. Showing us that we can come out on the other side stronger.” — Here is a quote about Kintsugi from Linda Muller\, a certified life coach. \n \n\n\n\nAbout Mami Takahashi: \nMami Takahashi is a Japanese multidisciplinary artist and a scholar working in multiple cities including Chicago and Tokyo. She earned her MFA in Contemporary Studio Practice from Portland State University in 2013 and a BFA in Japanese Painting from Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan. \nWith ongoing artistic research\, practice\, and teaching\, Takahashi explores different approaches to actualize Japanese aesthetics to enhance cultural perspectives in many U.S. communities. Takahashi also aims to connect Japan and communities in Chicago by teaching traditional and modern art-making techniques.
URL:https://imss.org/program/kintsugi-workshop-repair-and-reconnect-9/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sounding/BODY: Grown From the Same Stem\, The Cord Still Hums
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a performance by interdisciplinary artist Bei Qi\, exploring space  and human connection\n\n\nsounding/BODY Presents: Grown From the Same Stem\, The Cord Still Hums\nAugust 28\, 2026\n7:00-9:00pm\nDoors at 6:30pm \nTickets: \n$10 Student – use code STUDENT at checkout \n(Valid Student ID will be requested at the door) \n$10 IMSS Members Presale – use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout \n(Valid IMSS Membership card will be requested at door) \n$15 GA Presale \n– \n$15 Student & IMSS Members (With valid ID & Membership Card) at Door \n$20 GA at Door \n\n\nGrown From the Same Stem\, The Cord Still Hums centers on a long green fabric tube that eventually fills the gallery space\, connecting two flower sculptures. The tube references both a shared stem and an umbilical cord: the oldest bond between two bodies\, present before language\, before memory\, before separation\, and the origin of all distance that follows. The artist wears a large flower headpiece\, beginning wrapped near the second flower\, from which her mother’s voice emanates\, humming a Chinese song she taught the artist in childhood\, recorded over a video call across an ocean. At times the recording falters. Lag and interference are introduced into the mother’s voice\, and the sonic texture of distance is made audible. Over the course of the performance\, the recorded voice transforms\, becoming mixed with versions of itself\, sounds of oceans\, fragments of childhood\, and ambient sounds from her mother’s environment in Beijing. \nOver the course of an hour\, the artist slowly unravels the tube\, while it fills the room with the material weight of distance. The further she moves\, the harder it becomes to hear her mother’s sound\, and the more the room fills with the tube. At the furthest point\, when she becomes completely unraveled\, she sings the same song back\, loudly\, across the full length of the space\, attempting to return through voice what the body can no longer cross. The audience is invited to step into the space which is being filled with the tube\, becoming a part of the performance\, each body bringing another presence the cord must move through and around. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\nBei Qi is an interdisciplinary artist who creates wearable sculptures\, paintings\, and collages that become transformed through film\, sound\, live performance\, and installation. In her soundscapes\, voices are layered and multiplied until they become their own wordless orchestra\, slightly out of sync\, and never quite resolving. These uncanny choruses are a form of protection: the stories of those she works with are held inside the sound but never made fully readable. The hum carries without exposing-in plurality\, we become free. \nHer wearable sculptures invite adult bodies into the logic of childhood play\, understanding play as an intentional act of vulnerability\, allowing adults to reclaim the right to feel. Qi is an MFA candidate in Performance at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and holds a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis. She has presented over 35 wearable artworks in the Link Auditorium and Holmes Lounge\, and has been supported by the Jeffrey Frank Wacks Scholarship. This year her work will appear at No Nation Art Lab and 33 East Washington Gallery\, preceding her performance at the International Museum of Surgical Science.
URL:https://imss.org/program/sounding-body-grown-from-the-same-stem-the-cord-still-hums/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI Ally for Human Health
DESCRIPTION:Join Argonne National Laboratory’s computational biologist Nick Chia for An AI Ally for Human Health.\n\n\nLecture:An AI Ally for Human HealthNicholas Lee-Ping Chia\, Ph.D.\n2:00pm-4:00pm\nCheck-In at 1:30pm \nFree with RSVP\n \n\n\nSurgery is hard. From gathering information about the patient’s pathology to identifying the microbes that could infect the surgical site to the simple act of moving lights so surgeons can see clearly\, there is a heavy load for medical teams. What if artificial intelligence could help reduce the cognitive load for our healthcare experts and improve outcomes for patients?   \n \nArgonne National Laboratory’s Nick Chia has spent his career pushing the boundaries of technology to battle some of the most aggressive pathogens known to science. Chia is a computational biologist using large language models\, machine learning\, AI tools\, and some of the world’s fastest supercomputers in his quest to revolutionize healthcare. Hosted at the one-of-a-kind International Museum of Surgical Science\, this talk is one you don’t want to miss.   \n\n\n\nDr. Nicholas Lee-Ping Chia received his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in 2006\, and from 2006-2011 was a postdoctoral fellow at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He then went on to a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Systems Biology before becoming a faculty member at Mayo Clinic. He has served as junior editor for several journals\, including mSystems and Frontiers. Selected honours include the Humboldt Fellowship and Fredrick P. Li Impact Award (AACR). \n \n\n\n\nThis program is presented in collaboration with the Argonne National Laboratory. Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center where leading scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity – from how to obtain reliable and affordable energy\, to how to protect ourselves from emerging threats.
URL:https://imss.org/program/ai-ally-for-human-health/
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SUMMARY:MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a spooky night of fun and frights at our MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala on October 30th!\n\n\n🎃 MEMENTO MORI: Annual Halloween Gala at the International Museum of Surgical Science\nThursday\, October 30\, 2026 | 7:00 – 11:00 PM📍 The International Museum of Surgical Science – 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL \nChicago’s most unforgettable Halloween party returns.Join us for the 5th Annual MEMENTO MORI Gala\, a hauntingly elegant fundraiser hosted by the International Museum of Surgical Science. Step inside our historic lakeside mansion for a night of eerie enchantment and surgical spectacle unlike anything else in the city. \n\n🕯️ What Is “Memento Mori”? \nmemento mori : “remember that you must die.” Once used to reflect on mortality\, today it inspires our most spirited celebration of life\, art\, and history. \n\n💀 Your Ticket Includes: \n\n🎟️ Admission to Chicago’s most unique Halloween gala\n🍸 4 free drink tickets for use at our bars (21+ with ID)\n💃 Dancing in the candlelit Hall of Immortals\n🧙‍♀️ Spooky stories\n🧁 Ghoulish hors d’oeuvres & desserts by local culinary partners\n🎴 Tarot & Palm Readings\n📸 Spooky photo booth moments\n🎁 Silent Auction featuring premium prizes from Chicago businesses\n\n\n🕰️ Event Info: \n\nDoors Open: 7:00 PM\nLast Call: 10:45 PM\nMuseum Closes: 11:00 PM\nAlcohol served to guests 21+ (ID Required)\nCostumes Encouraged – Dress to Distress!\n\n \n🎟️ Don’t wait—this event sells out every year. \n\nAbout the Venue: \nThe International Museum of Surgical Science is one of Chicago’s most unique and hauntingly beautiful event spaces. Wander through historic galleries\, antique surgical tools\, rare medical books\, and immersive exhibits while you celebrate. \nFor questions about the gala or sponsorship opportunities\, please contact:📧 Michelle Rinard at info@imss.org 📞 312-642-6502
URL:https://imss.org/program/memento-mori-halloween-gala-2/
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