BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Museum of Surgical Science - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://imss.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Museum of Surgical Science REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231021T021833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T021833Z UID:20451-1701453600-1701460800@imss.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Jenny Åkerlund: Vitreous bodies DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the newest exhibition\, “Vitreous bodies\,” by artist Jenny Åkerlund.\n\n\n\nVitreous bodies\n \nBy Artist Jenny Åkerlund\n \nDecember 1\, 2023 – February 25\, 2024\n \nOpening reception: Friday\, December 1\, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Free \nInside the globe through which we experience and interpret our surroundings\, the jelly-like mass slowly changes its solidity which gradually leads to visual distortions in the form of shadows. These so-called floaters\, visual traces of the aging eye\, work as a starting point for the project Vitreous bodies and the exhibition at the International Museum of Surgical Science in which parts of the project are presented.\n \n \nVitreous bodies is an ongoing project revolving around the anatomy of the eye and the development of optics\, with an emphasis on visual noise and entoptic phenomena. The project is comprised of drawn reproductions of photocopies\, printouts and stills from dissection videos\, together with glass objects resembling lenses and eye models. The drawings are based on source material collected both online and from ophthalmology literature published mainly in the 18th -19th century.\n \n \nIn the exhibition at the International Museum of Surgical Science\, a selection of drawings and objects from the project are displayed both in the contemporary gallery setting and in the optical history room of the museum\, in this way creating a dialogue with the permanent collection related to ophthalmology. \n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+; ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nWith a starting point in the field of perception Jenny Åkerlund’s practice revolves around aspects of time and transformation in relation to visual culture. Through the use of disciplines like history of science and astronomy\, and with techniques spanning drawing\, glass and video\, she investigates the impermanent character of the visible in different ways. This field of interest has led her to work on subjects such as human computers (women working in the field of astronomy in the early 20th century)\, scientific depictions in relation to objectivity\, entoptic phenomena (visual effects occurring within the eye itself) and studies of material such as dust.\n \n \nÅkerlund (b. 1984) holds an MFA from Malmö Art Academy. Her work has\, among other places\, been exhibited at Studio PRÁM\, Prague\, CAGE Gallery\, Tokyo\, Hagströmer Medico-Historical Library\, Stockholm\, DISPLAY\, Parma\, Kunsthal Charlottenborg\, Copenhagen\, Galerie Jeanroch Dard\, Paris\, Goya Curtain\, Tokyo\, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac\, Pantin and Museum of Contemporary Photography\, Chicago.\n \n \nWebsite: jennyakerlund.com\n \n \nInstagram: @j_akerlund \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \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. URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-jenny-akerlund-vitreous-bodies/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231021T021833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T021833Z UID:20452-1701453600-1701460800@imss.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Jenny Åkerlund: Vitreous bodies DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the newest exhibition\, “Vitreous bodies\,” by artist Jenny Åkerlund.\n\n\n\nVitreous bodies\n \nBy Artist Jenny Åkerlund\n \nDecember 1\, 2023 – February 25\, 2024\n \nOpening reception: Friday\, December 1\, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Free \nInside the globe through which we experience and interpret our surroundings\, the jelly-like mass slowly changes its solidity which gradually leads to visual distortions in the form of shadows. These so-called floaters\, visual traces of the aging eye\, work as a starting point for the project Vitreous bodies and the exhibition at the International Museum of Surgical Science in which parts of the project are presented.\n \n \nVitreous bodies is an ongoing project revolving around the anatomy of the eye and the development of optics\, with an emphasis on visual noise and entoptic phenomena. The project is comprised of drawn reproductions of photocopies\, printouts and stills from dissection videos\, together with glass objects resembling lenses and eye models. The drawings are based on source material collected both online and from ophthalmology literature published mainly in the 18th -19th century.\n \n \nIn the exhibition at the International Museum of Surgical Science\, a selection of drawings and objects from the project are displayed both in the contemporary gallery setting and in the optical history room of the museum\, in this way creating a dialogue with the permanent collection related to ophthalmology. \n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+; ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nWith a starting point in the field of perception Jenny Åkerlund’s practice revolves around aspects of time and transformation in relation to visual culture. Through the use of disciplines like history of science and astronomy\, and with techniques spanning drawing\, glass and video\, she investigates the impermanent character of the visible in different ways. This field of interest has led her to work on subjects such as human computers (women working in the field of astronomy in the early 20th century)\, scientific depictions in relation to objectivity\, entoptic phenomena (visual effects occurring within the eye itself) and studies of material such as dust.\n \n \nÅkerlund (b. 1984) holds an MFA from Malmö Art Academy. Her work has\, among other places\, been exhibited at Studio PRÁM\, Prague\, CAGE Gallery\, Tokyo\, Hagströmer Medico-Historical Library\, Stockholm\, DISPLAY\, Parma\, Kunsthal Charlottenborg\, Copenhagen\, Galerie Jeanroch Dard\, Paris\, Goya Curtain\, Tokyo\, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac\, Pantin and Museum of Contemporary Photography\, Chicago.\n \n \nWebsite: jennyakerlund.com\n \n \nInstagram: @j_akerlund \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \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. URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-jenny-akerlund-vitreous-bodies-2/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231021T021833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T021833Z UID:20453-1701525600-1701536400@imss.org SUMMARY:Mending Lab with Savneet Talwar DESCRIPTION:Care and repair fabrics of personal significance in this workshop with Savneet Talwar and artist Tanya Gill.\n\n\n \nWhat stories do our clothes and everyday fabrics tell? What stories are held in the worn-out holes of old socks\, favorite garments\, or blankets? \n \nParticipants are invited to bring a garment\, fabric or textile that has some important significance in their life that is in need of repair. The workshop will offer a space for participants to mend their fabric pieces and also share and witness stories about “care and repair” as embodied in fabrics. \nBasic supplies\, remnant fabrics\, needles\, thread\, scissors\, and yarn will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own special supplies. \n \n\n\nSavneet Talwar Ph.D.\, ATR-BC\, is a Professor in the graduate art therapy program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She also teaches in the Fiber and Material Studies program. \n \n\n\n\nimage: detail of “Examine” by Tanya Gill\, darned found cloth\, 2023 \n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nTanya Gill is a multimedia artist and educator whose work explores themes of adaptation\, mending\, loss\, and resilience through object making\, painting\, drawing\, and fiber. Responding to continual transformation in ourselves and our world is at the center of her practice. \nThis spring\, Gill was the Spring 2023 Artist in Residence at the IMSS. Gill has also been a Fulbright-Nehru scholar\, as well as in residence at McDowell\, Haystack Mountain School of Craft\, and The Ragdale Foundation. Gill calls Northern California\, Northern India\, and Chicago home. Currently\, she is nestled in Chicago\, IL\, where she maintains a studio at Mana Contemporary. \n \nBroken Yet Whole \nNov 12th\, 2023 – Feb 10th\, 2024 at IMSS \n \n \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program 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*** \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ URL:https://imss.org/program/mending-lab-with-savneet-talwar/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231107T003338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T003338Z UID:20682-1701595800-1701617400@imss.org SUMMARY:NASA: Sound Off - Workshop at Intl. Museum of Surgical Science DESCRIPTION:The NASA Glenn Research Center has partnered with the Intl. Museum of Surgical Science to bring you a great experience for 6th-8th graders! URL:https://imss.org/program/nasa-sound-off-workshop-at-intl-museum-of-surgical-science-10/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231127T053331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T053331Z UID:20908-1701608400-1701619200@imss.org SUMMARY:Polaroids with Santa at the Museum of Surgical Science! DESCRIPTION:Get into the the holiday spirit with IMSS this year by taking a North Polaroid photo with Santa and his plague doctor friends. URL:https://imss.org/program/polaroids-with-santa-at-the-museum-of-surgical-science/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231127T053332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T053332Z UID:20909-1702058400-1702063800@imss.org SUMMARY:Nightmare Before Xmas Mansion Flashlight Tours DESCRIPTION:Come experience our nightmarish museum by flashlight on Dec 8th! URL:https://imss.org/program/nightmare-before-xmas-mansion-flashlight-tours/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231127T053335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T053335Z UID:20913-1702065600-1702071000@imss.org SUMMARY:Nightmare Before Xmas Mansion Flashlight Tours DESCRIPTION:Come experience our nightmarish museum by flashlight on Dec 8th! URL:https://imss.org/program/nightmare-before-xmas-mansion-flashlight-tours-2/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231107T003343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T003343Z UID:20689-1702114200-1702135800@imss.org SUMMARY:NASA: Sound Off - Workshop at Intl. Museum of Surgical Science DESCRIPTION:The NASA Glenn Research Center has partnered with the Intl. Museum of Surgical Science to bring you a great experience for 6th-8th graders! URL:https://imss.org/program/nasa-sound-off-workshop-at-intl-museum-of-surgical-science-11/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231107T003344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T003344Z UID:20690-1702200600-1702222200@imss.org SUMMARY:NASA: Sound Off - Workshop at Intl. Museum of Surgical Science DESCRIPTION:The NASA Glenn Research Center has partnered with the Intl. Museum of Surgical Science to bring you a great experience for 6th-8th graders! URL:https://imss.org/program/nasa-sound-off-workshop-at-intl-museum-of-surgical-science-12/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231125T211822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T211822Z UID:20896-1702234800-1702242000@imss.org SUMMARY:Jakob Heinemann "Opacity" Quartet DESCRIPTION:Join us for Jakob Heinemann’s “Opacity” album release concert at the Museum of Surgical Science featuring Jack Langdon.\n\n\n\nJakob Heinemann performs with his “Opacity” quartet following a solo performance by Jack Langdon. \n21+ BYOB \n\n\nThe latest release from Jakob Heinemann\, Opacity finds the composer/improviser/bassist in quartet formation\, working from a book of pieces developed over the course of a year of performing\, writing and rehearsing with the group. For this project\, Heinemann has developed a flexible system of notation that allows the music to breathe and sway\, untethered to a rhythmic grid\, set with impressionistic harmonies and a keen awareness of space and stillness. The compositions are at times collaged with field recordings\, group improvisation\, and foley sounds\, creating a wide palette of colors that blend together to create a unique sonic environment. Recorded in August 2022\, Heinemann is joined by Molly Jones on flutes\, Jeff Kimmel on clarinet\, and Ishmael Ali on cello for this release. \nLink: https://kasheeditions.bandcamp.com/album/opacity \n\n\n\n \nJakob Heinemann is a double bassist\, composer\, improviser and sound artist working between Chicago and Madison\, WI. His interests are wide-ranging\, but tend to center on close listening\, environmental composition\, and open collaborations with other artists. As a bass player\, he frequently performs freely improvised music\, and counts himself as a member of the rich and varied community of creative musicians in Chicago. As a composer and sound artist\, he utilizes field recordings\, spectral analysis\, and traditional scoring to sonify his local community\, seeking to document and understand a sense of place in a radically changing environment. His 2021 release\, Resonant Ocean\, was described by Tabs Out as “Clearly\, onto something mighty pleasing and endearing”\, and a “quartet of fascinating pieces” by A Closer Listen. \nWebsite: https://jakobheinemann.com/ \n\n\n\nJack Langdon (b.1994\, Keyeser\, WI) is a musician\, filmmaker\, and writer. His work heightens our attention towards commonplace sounds\, images\, and narratives—reassembling things taken for granted into strange\, elusive constructions. His concert works are stark and expansive\, drawing inspiration from the landscape and folk modernisms of the American Midwest. He performs on multiple keyboard instruments and electric guitar—particularly focusing on utilizing pipe organs\, tonewheel\, and transistor organs in experimental and improvised contexts. His films focus on landscape\, the built environment\, and people\, and he writes on the political economy of cultural production. Jack is a founding editor of Culture as Care Journal and is an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.Website: https://www.jacklangdon.info/ \n\n\n \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ URL:https://imss.org/program/jakob-heinemann-opacity-quartet/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231010T135617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T135617Z UID:20261-1702663200-1702670400@imss.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Jose Luis Benavides: Letters to Lost Loved Ones DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the newest exhibition\, “Letters to Lost Loved Ones\,” by artist Jose Luis Benavides.\n\n\n\nLetters to Lost Loved Ones \nBy Artist Jose Luis Benavides \nDecember 15\, 2023 – March 10\, 2024 \nOpening reception: Friday\, December 15\, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Free \n \nLetters to Lost Loved Ones (digital video\, 17 min\, 2022) was directed\, produced\, and edited by Jose Luis Benavides\, who has also served as project manager with the Illinois Deaths in Custody Project (IDCP) since 2016. As an exhibition and documentary\, it shares a history of medical treatment of incarcerated people and larger concerns with the effects of the COVID-19 virus on vulnerable populations within Illinois prisons. Newcity newspaper’s art critic Regan Dockery describes\, “Benavides’ “Letters to Lost Loved Ones” requires perhaps more than all a careful and active viewing. On display are letters featured in his documentary short of the same title. The letters tell the stories and experiences of those incarcerated during COVID-19 and shed light on voices that are often overlooked.” \nApproximately 80-100 people die of various medical conditions while in custody throughout Illinois prisons every year. IDCP facilitates an interactive website as an exhibit and memorial to archive\, highlight\, and mourn the deaths of all people in Illinois prisons. Through community events\, engagement within the prisons\, continual research\, and their published and public factsheet\, IDCP also works to create an archive of eulogies and letters from people incarcerated in Illinois. Their website also shares documents attained through Freedom of Information Act requests about the deaths of incarcerated people in Illinois from 2010 to the present. IDCP aims to reveal the ways the “carceral state” processes\, records\, and simultaneously erases the deaths of people in Illinois prisons. \nAccording to IDCP findings\, official categories for deaths in custody under the Deaths in Custody Reporting Act are: Cancer\, Heart disease\, Liver disease\, Respiratory disease\, AIDS-related\, All other\, Suicide\, Drug/alcohol intoxication\, Accident\, Homicide\, Other/unknown\, and Missing. These categories are framed in precise ways. Framing refers to a process by which communicators “select” certain elements to focus on while excluding others in order to transmit certain normative judgments\, according to media and public relations scholar Robert M. Entman. Yet these selected categories fail to acknowledge the role of the Department of Corrections (IDOC). \nThe state repeatedly claims over and over again that it has no fault in the deaths that occur within the walls of its institutions\, but the pattern of neglect persists. That is where their investigations\, FOIA requests\, academic articles\, editorials\, the documentary\, and this exhibition serve their purpose; To offer more in-depth\, personal\, and nuanced accounts than what IDOC reports. We present here the film regarding incarcerated people’s medical treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. \nLetters to Lost Loved Ones\, the documentary short\, was created in collaboration with the Illinois Deaths in Custody Project and several incarcerated people in Illinois prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic. Compiled from countless correspondences\, this short film traces nine incarcerated individuals’ experiences of the lockdown\, untimely deaths\, and medical neglect. Original animations and archival footage transform their letters\, journal entries\, poems\, and reflections into a somber reprieve on injustice\, medicine\, mourning\, and healing. This film was made possible with the generous funding of a 2020 grant from the Illinois Humanities‘ Envisioning Justice program. \nHowever\, so much was left out of the film: so many details\, insight\, and nuanced moments\, such as the texture of each person’s handwriting and the delicacy and care each person put into their letters. Their correspondences tell stories of the lockdown and medical negligence we seldom hear. From their letters\, the IDCP recorded some of their voices (in a clandestine manner)\, working with friends\, family\, and even foreign pen pals to help tell these stories. Curator Jenn Sova\, who formerly curated this material at Heaven Gallery in 2023\, states that the work “amplifies stories that our society works to silence.” \nThe film features archival and found footage of various Illinois prisons\, COVID-19 vaccine-related lab footage\, and anatomical\, respiratory\, medical\, and archival animations alongside original animations. The film was also awarded a 2022 “Best of Fest – Spotlight Film” award at the 55th Humboldt International Film Festival (2022) and screened at the Cadence Video Poetry Festival (2022)\, where it received honorable mentions\, and premiered at a solo screening of Benavides’ video-art work at Nightingale Cinema (2021). \nTo learn more about the Illinois Deaths in Custody Project\, please visit the website https://ildeathsincustody.org/. \n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+; ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nJose Luis Benavides is a Latinx and queer video artist\, photographer\, and current adjunct for the City Colleges of Chicago. He has also served as a lecturer for Vanderbilt University and adjunct at Tennessee State University. Born-and-raised in Chicago\, he works primarily with a range of personal archives. His videos explore issues relating to gender and sexuality\, cultural\, migration\, and institutions. In 2022 he was awarded a Best of Fest – Spotlight Film at the 55th Humboldt International Film Festival. His work has screened across many countries\, including Belgium\, Hungary\, Mexico\, Palestine\, Spain\, Turkey\, and the U.S. These include Cadence Video Poetry Festival\, CinHomo: Muestra Internacional de Cine y Diversidad Sexual LGBTI\, FullSpectrum Features’ Chicago Cinema Exchange\, HOMOGRAFÍA/HOMOGRAPHY\, Istanbul International Film Festival\, Lit & Luz Festival\, Michigan State University’s Latinx Film Festival\, Onion City: Experimental Film and Video Festival\, Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival\, and the University of Massachusetts Boston’s Revolutions Per Minute Festival. He had his first solo show for Terremoto – La Postal\, Mexico City. He has exhibited at the Chicago Art Department\, Gerber/Hart Library and Archives\, Logan Center for the Arts\, the SculptureCenter\, and Qalandiya International. B\nenavides received grants\, from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Foundation – 3Arts/Ignite Fund\, Hyde Park Arts Center – Artists Run Chicago\, Propeller Fund\, and Art Leaders of Color Network. \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program 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. URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-jose-luis-benavides-letters-to-lost-loved-ones/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231127T053334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T053334Z UID:20911-1702807200-1702832400@imss.org SUMMARY:Polaroids with Santa at the Museum of Surgical Science! DESCRIPTION:Get into the the holiday spirit with IMSS this year by taking a North Polaroid photo with Santa and his plague doctor friends. URL:https://imss.org/program/polaroids-with-santa-at-the-museum-of-surgical-science-2/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20231021T021835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T031331Z UID:20455-1706360400-1706364000@imss.org SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Tanya Gill on 'Broken Yet Whole' DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk by artist Tanya Gill about her exhibition Broken Yet Whole and her thoughts around mending\, repair\, and adaptation.\n\n\nBroken Yet Whole \nby Tanya Gill \nNov 12th\, 2023 – Feb 10th\, 2024 \n \nThe gesture of repair in art is a powerful and moving metaphor for human healing\, both physical and emotional. Broken Yet Whole explores mending and all its implications through broken yet mended objects\, darning\, and painting. The work speaks to our human optimism and also our failures. A tender attempt to recreate the legs of a broken figurine horse or repair a damaged book demonstrates love and determination. However\, in the end\, the attempt falls short. Once broken\, we/things are never the same. At the same time\, becoming broken is inevitable and does not negate wholeness. \nThe mended objects in Broken Yet Whole come from different sources. Some are from the IMSS’s collection; others are from the artist’s own life\, such as Mend (Horses). Others yet have been gifted or loaned to the project through a call for objects\, where individuals are invited to contribute loved yet damaged domestic objects. \nThe core catalyst for the work is Gill’s own health. Gill is a stroke survivor\, and her first-hand experience of her brain repairing itself profoundly shifted her artistic practice. Gill’s experience with physical trauma and recovery is by no means unique; it is a part of our collective story. We all experience traumatic events that change our course\, demanding that we remake ourselves. Gill is invested in visualizing the complexity of healing and what mending the pieces back together might look like. She strives to create a space where we catch glimpses of our ability to mend\, transform\, and absorb change. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nTanya Gill is a multimedia artist and educator whose work explores themes of adaptation\, mending\, loss\, and resilience through object making\, painting\, drawing\, and fiber. Responding to continual transformation in ourselves and our world is at the center of her practice. \nThis spring\, Gill was the Spring 2023 Artist in Residence at the IMSS. Gill has also been a Fulbright-Nehru scholar\, as well as in residence at McDowell\, Haystack Mountain School of Craft\, and The Ragdale Foundation. Gill calls Northern California\, Northern India\, and Chicago home. Currently\, she is nestled in Chicago\, IL\, where she maintains a studio at Mana Contemporary. \nLearn More: tanyagill.com \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program 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___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ URL:https://imss.org/program/artist-talk-tanya-gill-on-broken-yet-whole/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240106T170625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T170625Z UID:21393-1706900400-1706907600@imss.org SUMMARY:Ben Zucker presents: ( )hole complex DESCRIPTION:The performance of ( )hole complex celebrates the composer Ben Zucker’s album release.\n\n\nJoin us for an immersive experience at the edge of concert\, installation\, and meditation\, with duo Garden Unit (Julia Ansolabahere\, clarinet; Cameron Roberts\, saxophone) and new electronic interventions performed live by the composer. \n\n\nThis performance celebrates the release of ( )hole complex (per​/​formance​/​eration)\, now out on Sawyer Editions. The eponymous composition by Ben Zucker is a foray into unpredictable collages of notation and instruction—a study in the decoherence of musical identity over extended periods of time\, where no performance is ever the same twice. The piece was commissioned by boundary-pushing chamber duo Garden Unit (Julia Ansolabahere\, clarinet; Cameron Roberts\, saxophone)\, who will use the full space of the Museum’s second floor to create an immersive experience at the edge of concert\, installation\, and meditation\, with new electronic interventions performed live by the composer. \nListen to the album here: https://sawyereditions.bandcamp.com/album/ben-zucker-hole-complex-per-formance-eration \n\n\n\nBen Zucker engages in acts of creative juxtaposition and speculation as a composer audiovisual artist and multi-instrumentalist. Acclaimed as a “master of improvisation” (IMPOSE Magazine) and “more than a little bit remarkable” (Free Jazz Blog) they have contributed to experimental music scenes across North America and the UK with “stirring compositions…built on a lifetime of musical curiosity” (Chicago Reader) as well as albums multimedia situations and frequent performances on vibraphone brass voice and electronics. Following studies on both coasts and the UK\, they currently live in Chicago\, engaged in ongoing freelance performing and composing\, teaching\, and serving as the President of New Music Chicago and curator for Elastic Arts’ Improvised Music Series. \n\n\n\n\n \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ URL:https://imss.org/program/ben-zucker-presents-hole-complex-2/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240106T170626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T031320Z UID:21394-1707499800-1707510600@imss.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Speed Friending at the Museum DESCRIPTION:From strangers to lovers or best friends! Spend an evening at the museum and make a friend you can share heart to heart conversations with.\n\n\nLooking to meet new people in the Windy City? Perhaps someone to spend Valentine’s Day with? Come mingle at the International Museum of Surgical Science on February 9th! \n\n\n\nTired of swiping? Find your new favorite person at Speed Friending: a revamped Valentine’s classic taking place at the Intl. Museum of Surgical Science! Join us in our unique space known for its historic charm for an evening surrounded by new\, interesting people. Speed through your first impressions then continue the conversation while playing games and exploring our collection of unique medical oddities and artifacts! For a seamless and comfortable experience\, we will be providing wristbands so that you can choose to show that you’re looking for friends\, more than friends\, or both. When you reminisce on how you met\, remember that it happened at IMSS! \nLimited Tickets Available! \n\n\nImportant Information: \n5:30pm – 8:30pm \nThis event is 21+ (ID checks at the door) \n \n$35 Early Bird Tickets available until Jan. 15th! \n$50 General Admission \n$65 Admission at the door \n\n\n\n\n_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n*Refunds: To ensure an amazing night and experience\, no refunds will be given unless the museum has to cancel the event. We will inform participants by email the day before the event if cancellation is necessary. URL:https://imss.org/program/speed-friending-at-the-museum-3/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240201T010707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T010707Z UID:21900-1708887600-1708893000@imss.org SUMMARY:Who Knows: Sound Performance/Installation by Spiral Body DESCRIPTION:IMSS Multidisciplinary Recovery Series presents the performance/installation by Spiral Body.\n\n\nWho Knows: Sound Performance/Installation by Spiral Body \nSpiral Body is a site-specific existence. These performances consider the space itself to feature as the “main character” while Spiral Body merely gives voice to a personality felt within the space. The sound installation arises from our questions about our presence without physical existence. Around\, inside and outside the installation\, Takahashi’s spoken word is warped and modified within the space and within McBride’s soundscapes and sound responses. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nSpiral Body is a permanent vehicle\, with no specific location to call home but wherever space it may find itself in the moment defines its present shape. We prefer to work mostly with sound as a medium because it moves through the air changing\, fragmenting outwards into impressions and then a memory. \n\n\nDoors open at 6:30 pm \n  \nAbout the Multidisciplinary Recovery Series: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical and surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum continuously seeks artist performance and workshop proposals for its contemporary art program. Performing artists can be within the category of visual art\, poetry\, music\, and experimental\, among others. \n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. URL:https://imss.org/program/who-knows-sound-performance-installation-by-spiral-body-2/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240207T223714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T223714Z UID:21987-1709384400-1709391600@imss.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Japanese Papermaking with Human Body Watermarks DESCRIPTION:Explore the artistry of traditional Japanese paper-making at IMSS!\n\n\nIMSS Multidisciplinary Recovery Series presents Japanese Papermaking with Human Body Watermarks Workshop: \nAt this paper-making workshop\, participants will make traditional Japanese paper\, called Wash with human body-themed watermarks. Washi is typically made from Japanese Mulberry or Mitsumata wood bark. These barks have been used in Japan’s everyday life\, including architectural elements like Shoji screens and folding fans. \nAll levels are welcome to enjoy this workshop! \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nMami Takahashi is a Japanese multidisciplinary artist. Previous exhibitions and performances have taken place at Portland Institute for Contemporary Art\, International Museum of Surgical Science\, Chicago IL; San Francisco Art Institute\, The International Museum of Art\, El Paso\, Southern Alberta Art Gallery in Canada\, Gwangju Folk Art Museum in Korea\, Instituto Municipal del Arte la Cultura in Mexico and Toriizaka Art Gallery in Tokyo\, among other venues. She holds an MFA from Portland State University and a BFA from the Joshibi University of Art in Japan. Takahashi is a recipient of the Ford Family Award for the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art residency program. \n \n\n\nMaterial Fee $10 \n \nAbout the Multidisciplinary Recovery Series: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical and surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum continuously seeks artist performance and workshop proposals for its contemporary art program. \n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. URL:https://imss.org/program/workshop-japanese-papermaking-with-human-body-watermarks-2/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240207T223715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T223715Z UID:21989-1709402400-1709409600@imss.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Jessica Tucker: skin would call a poor eye simple DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the newest exhibition\, “skin would call a poor eye simple\,” by artist Jessica Tucker.\n\n\nskin would call a poor eye simple\nBy Jessica Tucker\nMarch 2 – May 19\, 2024\nOpening reception: Saturday\, March 2\, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Free\n \nskin would call a poor eye simple features a collection of new sculptural and video works depicting distorted bodies and faces suspended in both virtual and physical materials. Made through disrupted\, glitched processes of face detection and body motion capture\, these works challenge contemporary efforts to encapsulate the body through technologies of data collection and visualization. The works in this exhibition appear as reimagined skins\, sensitive and uncanny\, out of place. They disturb our sense of the body’s boundaries and question the nature of the body as surface and interface. What does it feel like to have one’s body translated and mediated through technological observation? \nIn all spheres of contemporary life\, including the medical field\, we are increasingly dependent on digital imaging techniques and analysis. We use these to assess and diagnose embodied beings based on patterns and probabilities. These lead to incredible advancements in our capacity for precision and accuracy\, and yet also potentially further widen the gap between our representations and our lived experiences. How do we seek to quantify the body through technology in order to optimize the systems which approach and manage this body\, this person? And how might creatively glitching or queering these processes open up new sensory experiences of otherwise disembodying and disempowering definitions of the human? \n\n\n\nLight refreshments are included\, and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+; ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\n \nAbout the Artist: \nJessica Tucker is an American and Dutch artist\, musician\, and educator. In her performances\, videos\, sculptures\, and installations\, she playfully examines how we use machinic visions to construct our concept of the embodied self. She holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, and previously studied at Wellesley College\, MIT\, and the Gerrit Rietveld Academie. She has performed and exhibited her work throughout Europe and the USA\, including Rewire Festival\, FOAM Museum of Photography\, Goethe Institut\, the Van Gogh Museum\, and Mana Contemporary. She has been supported by the Chicago Artists Coalition\, Thoma Foundation\, DCASE\, and the Mondriaan Fund\, among others. She is currently a Grant Wood Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa\, specializing in interdisciplinary performance using digital media. \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \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. URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-jessica-tucker-skin-would-call-a-poor-eye-simple-2/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240207T223716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T223716Z UID:21991-1709492400-1709497800@imss.org SUMMARY:What’s Inside Performance by Sam Anthem DESCRIPTION:IMSS Multidisciplinary Recovery Series presents the performance by Sam Anthem\n\n\nWhat’s Inside Performance by Sam Anthem \nWhat’s Inside is both the result and expression of their recent experiences being medically imaged and looking at those images. Through encounters between moving body\, realtime biosonification\, and dynamic projections of medical images of that body counterposed onto it\, the piece explores the potentials of medical technology to not only objectify and mechanize but also fabulate and expand bodily imaginaries. In response to the themes and materials of the performance\, the event will also feature a generative text reading by Claire Lobenfeld and printed matter by Sarah Lutkenhaus. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nSam Anthem is an interdisciplinary sound\, performance\, and media artist who seeks to illuminate\, turn upside down\, and animate socially-embedded and often invisible material relations. Weaving conceptual threads across archives\, bodies\, species\, and social lives\, their work addresses power and knowledge systems through sonic and technological encounters. \n\n\nGeneral Admission $20 \nStudent Admission $10 \nAdmission at the door $25 \nFree for IMSS Member \nDoors open at 6:30 pm \n \nAbout the Multidisciplinary Recovery Series: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical and surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum continuously seeks artist performance and workshop proposals for its contemporary art program. Performing artists can be within the category of visual art\, poetry\, music\, and experimental\, among others. \n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. URL:https://imss.org/program/whats-inside-performance-by-sam-anthem-2/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240209T045125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T045125Z UID:22022-1709920800-1709928000@imss.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception: 2024 Annual SAMA Show DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the 2024 Annual UIC SAMA Show: A Captivating Connection Between Art and Science\n\n\n2024 Annual SAMA Show\nA Captivating Connection Between Art and Science\nMarch 8 – March 24\, 2024\nOpening Reception: Friday\, March 8\, 2024 6:00pm – 8:00pm Free\n\nA Captivating Connection Between Art and Science showcases a collection of works created by the members of the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Student Association of Medical Artists (SAMA). \nThis exhibition focuses on the art of biomedical visualization\, celebrating its ability to captivate and educate in equal measure. From its niche intersection among science\, medicine\, and art\, biomedical visualization plays many important roles in the world around us. Medical illustrations and animations work to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals and the general public\, making complex information more accessible. By centering diversity as a core principle\, biomedical artists can empower underrepresented patient audiences. Scientific art educates and inspires\, fostering curiosity for the natural world in an increasingly digital age. Biomedical visualizations are both a reflection of and response to the state of scientific and medical education\, as well as a force for accessibility. \nThe breadth of themes and subjects on display gives the viewer a small glimpse into the diverse world of biomedical visualization. Precise anatomical diagrams serve patient and academic audiences alike\, drawn from the artist’s own thorough medical education. Dazzling molecular visualizations offer a scientifically accurate window into our smallest universes. Rich natural science illustrations for younger audiences aim to educate about the natural world while cultivating an interest in biology. From traditional illustration to 3D animation and everything in between\, the wide berth of mediums on display is a testament to the variety of purposes biomedical visualization serves. \nOverall\, this exhibition invites the viewer to think more about the little-known discipline of biomedical visualization and the purposes it serves\, both educationally and equitably. \n \nParticipating Artists\nKhorizon Dunn • Nolan Pakizer • Vivian Zhuang • Marco Moreno • Natalie McAfee • Nora Jee • Raisa M. Rodríguez Maldonado • Alex Kontos • Emma Geis • Elizabeth Perakes • Jordan Aranda • Leah Balsan Susie • Hammons • Riley Cutler • Keaton Mullins • Shanling Lei • Elissa Schaffner • Hannah Hurst • Clara Baumgarten • Joanna Wiedl • Chelsey Crile • Sara Lung • Eyzel Torres • Hayley D’Alessandro • Kassie Baker \n \nAbout: \nSAMA is not one artist but a collection of minds with equal passion for biological sciences and visual design. We come from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines\, and this is reflected in our work. With continued commitment to diversity while honing our skills as artists and designers\, we look forward to a brighter future of scientific and medical education. \nAs a hub for UIC students interested in science and art\, SAMA is committed to educating members about biomedical visualization while creating an important space for conversations about the state of the field with regard to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. SAMA also invites members to hone their skills with fellow artists in a welcoming space. \nUniversity of Illinois at Chicago’s Student Association of Medical Artists (SAMA) is a long-running club originating from the Graduate Department of Biomedical Visualization. It focuses on spreading awareness about all aspects of the biomedical visualization field while creating a space for artists to share and create work together. \n \n\n\nLight refreshments are included\, and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+; ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \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. URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-2024-annual-sama-show/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240308T173623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T173623Z UID:22551-1710079200-1710082800@imss.org SUMMARY:Women in Medical History Pop-up Tours DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Women’s History Month on March 10th or March 14th for a special tour.\n\n\nWelcome to the Women in Medical History Pop-up Tours! \nJoin us on Sun\, Mar 10\, 2024 at 2:00 PM or Thurs\, Mar 14\, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the International Museum of Surgical Science for a fascinating journey through the contributions of women in the field of medicine. \nExplore the groundbreaking achievements of female pioneers in healthcare through interactive exhibits and guided tours led by knowledgeable experts. \nCome discover the untold stories of women who have shaped the course of medical history. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate their remarkable legacies! \n \nThese tours are free with admission which can be purchased here or at the door. \n \n\n\n*** \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ URL:https://imss.org/program/women-in-medical-history-pop-up-tours/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240308T173624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T173624Z UID:22552-1710079200-1710082800@imss.org SUMMARY:Women in Medical History Pop-up Tours DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Women’s History Month on March 10th or March 14th for a special tour.\n\n\nWelcome to the Women in Medical History Pop-up Tours! \nJoin us on Sun\, Mar 10\, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the International Museum of Surgical Science for a fascinating journey through the contributions of women in the field of medicine. \nExplore the groundbreaking achievements of female pioneers in healthcare through interactive exhibits and guided tours led by knowledgeable experts. \nCome discover the untold stories of women who have shaped the course of medical history. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate their remarkable legacies! \n\n\n*** \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ URL:https://imss.org/program/women-in-medical-history-pop-up-tours-2/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240312T203632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T203632Z UID:22633-1710439200-1710446400@imss.org SUMMARY:Women in Medical History Pop-up Tours DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Women’s History Month on March 10th or March 14th for a special tour.\n\n\nWelcome to the Women in Medical History Pop-up Tours! \nJoin us on Sun\, Mar 10\, 2024 at 2:00 PM or Thurs\, Mar 14\, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the International Museum of Surgical Science for a fascinating journey through the contributions of women in the field of medicine. \nExplore the groundbreaking achievements of female pioneers in healthcare through interactive exhibits and guided tours led by knowledgeable experts. \nCome discover the untold stories of women who have shaped the course of medical history. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate their remarkable legacies! \n \nThese tours are free with admission which can be purchased here or at the door. \n \n\n\n*** \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ URL:https://imss.org/program/women-in-medical-history-pop-up-tours-4/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240312T203632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T203632Z UID:22632-1710439200-1710446400@imss.org SUMMARY:Women in Medical History Pop-up Tours DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Women’s History Month on March 10th or March 14th for a special tour.\n\n\nWelcome to the Women in Medical History Pop-up Tours! \nJoin us on Sun\, Mar 10\, 2024 at 2:00 PM or Thurs\, Mar 14\, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the International Museum of Surgical Science for a fascinating journey through the contributions of women in the field of medicine. \nExplore the groundbreaking achievements of female pioneers in healthcare through interactive exhibits and guided tours led by knowledgeable experts. \nCome discover the untold stories of women who have shaped the course of medical history. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate their remarkable legacies! \n \nThese tours are free with admission which can be purchased here or at the door. \n \n\n\n*** \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ URL:https://imss.org/program/women-in-medical-history-pop-up-tours-3/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240226T180633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T165113Z UID:22351-1710527400-1710531000@imss.org SUMMARY:Reiki Sound Healing DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sound bath in our iconic atmosphere!\nReiki Sound Healing at IMSS \nFriday\, March 15th 2024 @ 6:30PM \nJoin Reiki practitioner and sound healer Rossa Crean for an evening of blissful rejuvenation. The practices of Reiki and vibrational sound therapy use healing intentions along with vibrational frequencies to provide an energetic massage for your system. Come as you are and leave with a greater sense of peace and realignment of your unique vibrational frequency. This event offers a combination of Reiki energy work along with a soothing sound transmission created with crystal singing bowls and the human voice in guided meditation. \nDoors open at 6:30PM Please arrive 15 minutes early to get settled in. \nClass will begin promptly at 6:30PM\, and will last for approximately one hour\, beginning with a 15 minute meditation including breath work\, followed by 45 minutes of crystal sound bowl healing. Guests are instructed to relax their mind\, body\, and soul as soothing sounds help \n“bathe” them into a restful state of being. Sound healing sessions include crystal quartz sound bowls\, waterphone\, breathwork\, voice\, and a brief guided meditation. \nImportant information: Spots are first come\, first serve. $27.20 plus eventbrite fee \n\nAbout the Multidisciplinary Recovery Series: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical and surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum continuously seeks artist performance and workshop proposals for its contemporary art program. Performing artists can be within the category of visual art\, poetry\, music\, and experimental\, among others. \n—– \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nPARKING AND DIRECTIONS: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav \nQuestions? Contact us at info@imss.org \n\nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. URL:https://imss.org/program/reiki-sound-healing/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240102T213642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T213642Z UID:21346-1711130400-1711137600@imss.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Jude Griebel: A Body of Others DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the newest exhibition\, “A Body of Others\,” by artist Jude Griebel.\n\n\n\nA Body of Others\nBy Artist Jude Griebel\nMarch 22 – June 16\, 2024\nOpening reception: Friday\, March 22\, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Free\n \nThe exhibition A Body of Others\, presents a series of sculptures that explore what it means for an animal to be artificially contained as an impetus for human theory\, experimentation and consumption—existing in a sanctioned world within the human factory and institution. This enquiry encompasses animals living within the confines of medical\, scientific and industrial food complexes. \nIn the works\, refurbished animal cages\, salvaged from labs\, clinics and industrial farms have been reconfigured to resemble human forms. These unsettling structures contain various species\, meticulously crafted from wood and papier-mache. Their details finely rendered\, they appear spectral and ethereal against their darkened figurative cages. The sculptures allude to animals unwillingly serving human needs–from becoming a “cheap” fast food product\, to being scientifically observed\, to being test subjects for the beauty industry and contemporary vaccines and medicines. \nThe composition of the works reference the David Pinner’s celebrated 1967 novel The Ritual\, in which the protagonist becomes caged within a wicker human form as an unwitting sacrifice—one whose meaning he cannot ultimately comprehend. My sculptures visually conjure bodies that have been made invisible\, pushed to the periphery of our awareness while continuing to nourish and safeguard us. While these crafted animals occupy physical space\, their spectral rendering reflects the psychological distance we create\, between ourselves\, and their unrecognized bodies. \nSpeaking to current ethical debate and various institutional practices\, these figurative sculptures encourage recognition\, dialogue\, and the promotion of new ways to acknowledge our relationship to other beings and the ways in which they impact us\, individually. \n\n\nLight refreshments are included\, and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+; ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\n \nAbout the Artist: \nJude Griebel creates intensively detailed figurative sculptures and drawings that visualize our entanglement with the surrounding world. In his works\, landscapes\, the species we affect\, and the waste we create\, coalesce in vivid forms that illustrate the reach of our impact and consumption habits. Both harbingers of ruin and agents of transformation\, his works build on art historical traditions of the anthropomorphic body to reflect a planet in a state of crisis. Griebel’s work has recently been supported by residencies at institutions including Pioneer Works\, New York; International Studio and Curatorial Program\, New York and Yaddo\, Saratoga Springs\, NY. His work has been funded by major grants from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation\, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts\, the Canada Council for the Arts and the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation. Griebel’s work is included in collections internationally including Arsenal Contemporary Art\, Montreal; the Frans Masereel Centrum\, Kasterlee and the Volpert Foundation\, New York. His work has recently been exhibited at C24 Gallery\, New York; the Rochester Center for Contemporary Art\, NY; the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art Ueno; and the Art Gallery of Alberta; Edmonton. \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \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. URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-jude-griebel-a-body-of-others-2/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240224T150639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T150639Z UID:22322-1711735200-1711742400@imss.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Lucia Calderon Arrieta: Gloop N Droop Rinconsito DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the newest sculpture installation\, ” Gloop N Droop Rinconsito\,” by artist Lucia Calderon Arrieta.\n\n\nGloop N Droop Rinconsito\nLucia Calderon Arrieta\nMarch 29 – June 16\, 2024\nOpening reception: Friday\, March 29\, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Free\n \n“Two soft sculptures (“Inner Child” and “Older Sister”) find their home in a cave-like grotto surrounded by protective spirals of dirt and mica. The cavern drips with dried paper pulp\, insulated by swirling colorful layers of wool roving\, illuminated by twinkling bioluminescent lights. They use their tentacles to explore the pulpy surface of the cave walls\, holding hands as they go\, wondering how far they can safely explore outside of the cavern’s hugging hold. Their world is encircled by a protective band of soil- not so much a border as a boundary\, the boundary not meant for them but for us\, the audience. This boundary lets us know that we create their safety when we give them space to exist on their terms. \nExhibiting at the International Museum of Surgical Science (IMSS) provides a platform to critically assess the history of medicine\, challenging the pathologization of my existence and creating a moment centered on agency and boundaries as a patient. As a museum\, the IMSS excels in cataloging and presenting the stuff of science: materials\, breakthroughs\, and lauded figures. That which can be objectively recorded. The space I make as an artist is for the subjective\, the intimate\, the vulnerable—even the paradoxical. This benefits me as a way to regain power within a medical institution. This helps our audience by inviting them to do the same.” \n– Lucia Calderon Arrieta\, 2024 \n \nLucia (they/them) explores visibility\, vulnerability\, and community through fiber art and worldbuilding. They reflect on their life as a queer\, Latine/x\, chronically ill\, neurodivergent human creature by materializing metaphors of body\, skin\, and ocean. \nGaze into the Gloop N Droop Dimension– an inner world where squishy weirdos are co-evolving to survive together softly\, where they seek each other out through the tenderness of touch. Whose pock-marked skins- no matter how thickened or bruised– remain energetically permeable. \nThis piece considers the power of boundaries in creating conditions within which to be safely seen. \n\n\n\nPhotography by Beto de Freitas. \n\n\nLight refreshments are included\, and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+; ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\nPhotography by Beto de Freitas. \n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nLucia Calderon Arrieta (they/them) is a fiber artist & educational co-conspirator residing in the traditional unceded lands of the Potawatomi\, Peoria\, Miami\, Ojibwe\, and Oglala Sioux (“Chicago”). \nLucia learned to sew from Abuelita and learned to call it Fiber Art from Academia. They were raised by South American immigrants in the deep American South. \nThey have taught across community and academic institutions\, including The Art Institute of Chicago\, Chicago State University\, Lillstreet Art Center\, CAPE\, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Their work has been shown at the Hyde Park Art Center\, Chicago Textiles Week\, and Heaven Gallery. Their next project\, “A Felt Sense of Safety\,” will be presented as part of the 2024 Contra Corriente Festival at the Chicago Art Department. \nLearn More: https://www.luciacalderonarrieta.com/ \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \nThis project is supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal assistance listing number\, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125\,000.00\, representing 83% of total project funding. \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program 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. URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-lucia-calderon-arrieta-gloop-n-droop-rinconsito/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240314T205744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T205744Z UID:22675-1712340000-1712347200@imss.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Columbia College Chicago: BODY/MATTER DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the newest exhibition featuring the work of Columbia College Chicago students: BODY/MATTER\n\n\n\nBODY/MATTER\nColumbia College Chicago\nApril 5 – May 5\, 2024\nOpening reception: Friday\, April 5 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Free\n\nPhotography by Gretchen Lee \nBODY/MATTER brings together twelve wearable artworks that consider the body as an object and subject of medical inquiry. Drawing upon research conducted in the archives of the International Museum of Surgical Science\, the designers explore concepts of bodily normalcy\, fashion as prosthetic\, and surgical voyeurism\, among others. ‘MATTER’ is thus conceived of in two ways: as cloth and as flesh. While cloth is the ‘matter’ of fashion design\, flesh is the ‘matter’ of surgical science. Together\, cloth and flesh function as the fragile barrier between the self and society; however\, these works ask us to contemplate where one ends and the other begins. \nStudent Designers: \nRae Breazeale \nOlivia Byam \nSarah Donnelly \nWilliam Duwe \nAurora Liston \nBryannah Minor \nJada Moore \nAmelia Nelson \nJoelle Olabode \nDarrius Parker \nMichael Smith \nYasmeen Wilson \nFaculty Mentors \nJulie Fehler \nLauren Downing Peters \nCurator: \nLauren Downing Peters \nCo-Organizers: \nColumbia College Chicago \nInternational Museum of Surgical Science \nSponsors: \nDriehaus Design Initiative \n\n\nLight refreshments are included\, and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+; ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \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. URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-columbia-college-chicago-body-matter/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240316T130633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T130633Z UID:22705-1712948400-1712953800@imss.org SUMMARY:Performance: knock\, and the doors of perception shall be opened unto you DESCRIPTION:Exploring bodies\, minds\, and perceptions through an intermix of media\, technology\, and performances.\n\n\nPerformance: knock\, and the doors of perception shall be opened unto you\nExploring bodies\, minds\, and perceptions\, //sense presents an experimental community theater that activates the International Museum of Surgical Science through an intermix of media\, technology\, and performances. By transforming the space into an inviting\, immersive\, and interactive space\, leading artists blur the boundaries between audiences and performers with socially engaging works\, actions\, and happenings. \nAmidst global anxiety on warfare and past collective trauma\, we transcend media tools and simple actions into medicine that heals\, restores\, and rejuvenates humanity through a decentralized artmaking process. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nGordon Fung (b. 1988\, San Francisco) is a transdisciplinary artist-curator who works with large-scale curatorial practices\, experimental audiovisual performances\, new media installations\, noise music\, experimental film/video\, and media archaeology. \nInspired by the unique Chicago video/media arts lineage and collectivity in Fluxus\, Gordon forms and directs the experimental time-based arts collective //sense to showcase large-scale experimental community theater performances\, exhibitions\, and screenings. Counteracting the marginalization of experimental time-based arts\, he curates and fosters a collaborative common ground for sound\, video\, performance\, and media artists to create gesamtkunstwerk through synergy. \nParticipating Artists:|/∆/|∆y∆ ‡()rr3s {}() {}∆‡!(){}\, Sam Anthem\, Kat Bawden\, Eunjin Choi\, Gordon Fung\, Ping Ho\, Kaixin Huang\, HWIY\, Virginia Kennard\, Janna Lee\, Eun Jin Lee\, Sage (Shu Tzu) Lin\, Yiyi Liu\, Claire Lobenfeld\, Kim Nucci\, Michael Orr\, Lorenzo Osterheim\, Che Pai\, A. Piriyapokanon\, Kyle Price\, Alejandra Ramos\, Syd Ross\, Hesam Salehbeig\, Terry Sofianos Wohlgenant\, Misa Sourour\, Blair St George\, Eugene I-Peng Tang\, Oona Taper\, Michael Trofimuk\, Danielle Vishlitzky\, Thuy-Tien Vo\, Emilka Wolniewicz\, ben sonjira young\, Erica Zhan\, Ben Zucker \n \n \n\n\nGeneral Admission $20 \nStudent Admission $10 \nAdmission at the door $25 \nFree for IMSS Members \nDoors open at 6:30 pm \n \nAbout the Multidisciplinary Recovery Series: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical and surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum continuously seeks artist performance and workshop proposals for its contemporary art program. Performing artists can be within the category of visual art\, poetry\, music\, and experimental\, among others. \n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \nThis project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. URL:https://imss.org/program/performance-knock-and-the-doors-of-perception-shall-be-opened-unto-you/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T143450 CREATED:20240329T150629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T165629Z UID:22876-1713036600-1713043800@imss.org SUMMARY:Concert: Dorothy Carlos - gs70 - Bakantez DESCRIPTION: \nJoin the International Museum of Surgical Science for a concert with Dorothy Carlos\, gs70 and Bakantez\n\nDorothy Carlos – gs70 – Bakantez\n@ The International Museum of Surgical Science\nStanding room only. Doors open at 7pm. 21+ BYOB \n \nAbout the Artists: \n\nDorothy Carlos \nhttps://dorothycarlos.bandcamp.com/ \nDorothy Carlos is an experimental cellist and electronic musician working in improvised performance and multi-channel sound in New York City and Chicago. Her work utilizes randomized electronics and extended techniques to explore fragility and imaginaries. Recent solo performances have been presented internationally by e-flux\, Experimental Sound Studio Chicago\, Big Ears Festival\, default\, Center for New Music and Associated Technologies (CNMAT) at UC Berkeley\, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Dorothy has been featured as an artist and collaborator in projects presented at the Swiss Institute (New York)\, Night Gallery (Los Angeles)\, Artists Space (New York)\, Performance Space (New York)\, Untitled Art Fair (Miami)\, Gaudeamus Festival (Utrecht\, NL) and the Fall River Museum of Contemporary Art. Her work has been featured in Artforum\, The Wire\, The Quietus\, and the Chicago Reader. Dorothy holds a Bachelor’s degree from NYU where she studied classical cello and anthropology on full scholarship\, and an MFA in sound from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is the current Alba Artist in Residence at Experimental Sound Studio Chicago. \n  \n  \n\ngs70 \nhttps://gs70.bandcamp.com/ \nGs70 is a solo project of Anastasia Gladkova\, a musician and sound artist based in Chicago\, IL. Born and raised in Russia\, Anastasia combines delicate vocals and warm ambient textures with industrial noises and layers of heavy guitar to speak to human vulnerability and trauma. Permeated with sentimentality and nostalgia\, gs70’s music explores grief and longing for a sense of home that might have been lost. Inspired by orthodox chants and Eastern-European folk\, she cherishes her culture’s century old traditions\, balancing it with a fascination for the underground scene of Soviet post-punk\, shoegaze\, and industrial music as a form of rebellion. Blending these influences together\, gs70 creates cathartic narratives that express the emotional complexity of searching for an identity in a life complicated by an autocratic regime and separation from loved ones. \n  \n  \n\nBakantez \nhttps://bakantez.bandcamp.com/ \nBakantez is the newly formed solo experimental electronic project of Hanna Elliott\, a longtime member of the post-industrial duo HOGG. After a decade of performing and releasing five albums between 2015-2021 with collaborations HOGG & Abstructum\, Hanna returned with her debut solo release ‘Rubedo’ in October 2023. Bakantez incorporates slow meditative rhythms with atmospheric textures\, simple hymn-like melodies\, and mangled processed vocals to paint a fraught libidinal soundscape of esoteric introspection. Her live performances exhibit a distinct cultivated physicality involving repetitive movement\, dynamic vocalizations\, and amplified props. Her songs dive through a range of emotive states\, as if one were watching a play displayed in separate acts. The music draws influence from genres ranging from black metal\, musique-concrete\, spiritual music\, noise\, and minimal wave. \n  \n  \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating\, please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n  URL:https://imss.org/program/dorothy-carlos-gs70-bakantez/ LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR