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SUMMARY:Workshop: Japanese Papermaking
DESCRIPTION:Explore the artistry of traditional Japanese paper-making with Human Body Watermarks\, led by artist Mami Takahashi.\n\n\nJapanese Papermaking Workshop for Beginnerswith Mami Takahashi \nMay 30\, 2026\n10:30am – 12:30pm\n \nParticipants will make traditional Japanese paper\, called Washi\, with human body-themed watermarks at this paper-making workshop. Washi is typically made from Japanese Mulberry or Mitsumata wood bark. These barks are used daily in Japan\, and they include architectural elements like Shoji screens and folding fans. \nAll levels are welcome to enjoy this workshop! \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/workshop-japanese-papermaking-6/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Ghosts and Monsters
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lecture reflecting on stories of immigration through the lens of real and imagined ghost stories.\n\n\nUnheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Ghosts and Monsters\nJune 5\, 2026\n6:00-8:00pm\nDoors at 5:45am \nFree and open to the public \n\n\nAbout the Lecture:\nGuest speakers will explore the real and imaginary ghosts that were part of the larger immigration story\, where young nurses had cause to fear for their safety in this new land. One of the bigger horror stories to make headlines was the massacre of eight student nurses on Chicago’s south side in 1966. Speakers will examine the Richard Speck incident and provide artistic impressions of the dark side of urban life for young women in the 50s\, 60s and 70s. Poet Dwight Okita will read from his new memoir\,The Invention of Fireflies: A Memoir of the Magical & the Monstrous\, set to publish in 2027\, and other artistic work based on his life in Chicago during those times. \n\n\n\n\nAngel Abcede graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism. He spent most of his professional career as a reporter for a business magazine targeting owners and operators of convenience stores. As a reporter\, he examined trends in packaged goods\, foodservice and fuel. He has won several business press awards for his journalistic achievements. In 2025\, he published a novel about his mother and aunties who were all Filipino nurses. \n\n\nGinger Leopoldo is an accomplished educator\, actor\, director\, and community organizer. As a proud founding member of the Pintig Cultural Group and the founding Artistic Director of the Center for Immigrant Resources and Community Arts (CIRCA)\, she has dedicated her career to enriching the arts community. Ginger’s extensive work includes performing\, directing\, producing\, and facilitating theatre productions and workshops for audiences of all ages. \nShe has been instrumental in developing a youth heritage curriculum that utilizes an integrated theatre arts workshop methodology and actively facilitates Activism & Art workshops for college students. Ginger earned her B.A. and M.A. in Theater from the University of Illinois at Chicago. \n\n\n\nDwight Okita is a memoirist\, poet and novelist. He started writing poems in first grade because he couldn’t write compositions. His most reprinted poem\, “In Response to Executive Order 9066\,” is about the Japanese American internment camps. His new memoir\, The Invention of Fireflies: A Memoir of the Magical & the Monstrous\, is due out April 2027 from Tia Chucha Press. Dwight’s sci-fi novel\, The Prospect of My Arrival\, was a top three finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards. Born and raised in Chicago\, Dwight is active in the SGI Buddhist community advocating for peace and culture\, and is a professional cuddler in a touch-starved world. He also works part-time as a caregiver for seniors with dementia. Dwight embraces his identities as a gay man\, a Japanese American\, and as a neurodivergent human. A compulsive drinker of iced coffee and occasional slumber party host\, you can visit him at http://www.dwightokita.com. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.\n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/unheard-voices-of-care-lecture-series-ghosts-and-monsters-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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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\nJune 6\, 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-8/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Stories From the Past
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lecture and panel discussion explore the lives and stories of Filipino nurses in the US.\n\n\nUnheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Stories From the Past\nJune 6\, 2026\n12:00-2:00pm\nDoors at 11:30am \nFree and open to the public \n\n\nAbout the Lecture: \nSpeakers will tell stories from their experiences as nurses\, with the springboard being the tale of three sisters from a single Filipino family becoming nurses in America. Lecture host Angel Abcede will share excerpts from his book\, “House of Nurses: An American Journey\,” and put the memories in context of the evolving healthcare system in the U.S. as well as dynamic cultural and historic events unfolding in parallel. Retired nurse Merle Salazar will retell her own immigration story and what her life has been like in regard to local history\, while CIRCA-Pintig founder Ginger Leopoldo will offer readings of artistic pieces involving Filipino nurses. Other special guests will tell their stories through panel discussions. \n\n\n\n\nAngel Abcede graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism. He spent most of his professional career as a reporter for a business magazine targeting owners and operators of convenience stores. As a reporter\, he examined trends in packaged goods\, foodservice and fuel. He has won several business press awards for his journalistic achievements. In 2025\, he published a novel about his mother and aunties who were all Filipino nurses. \n\n\nGinger Leopoldo is an accomplished educator\, actor\, director\, and community organizer. As a proud founding member of the Pintig Cultural Group and the founding Artistic Director of the Center for Immigrant Resources and Community Arts (CIRCA)\, she has dedicated her career to enriching the arts community. Ginger’s extensive work includes performing\, directing\, producing\, and facilitating theatre productions and workshops for audiences of all ages. \nShe has been instrumental in developing a youth heritage curriculum that utilizes an integrated theatre arts workshop methodology and actively facilitates Activism & Art workshops for college students. Ginger earned her B.A. and M.A. in Theater from the University of Illinois at Chicago. \n\n\nMerle Salazar attended her first FANHS conference in Seattle in 2012 with Estrella Alamar\, marking the beginning of her journey with the organization. Since then\, she has consistently participated in the biennial conferences\, deepening her involvement with the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS). \n \nIn 2014\, Merle became a volunteer and subsequently a member of FANHS. She is currently one of the board members\, actively contributing to the organization and the community. Her dedication to preserving and promoting Filipino heritage is evident through her engagement and leadership within FANHS. \n \nProfessionally\, she was a surgical nurse working in recovery rooms for many years. The last 10 years before her retirement\, she worked as a nurse auditor at the Adventist Hospitals of the Midwest. When she first arrived in the United States\, she worked at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta. When she moved to Chicago\, she worked at St. Joseph Hospital\, Michael Reese and eventually at hospitals in Hinsdale and La Grange\, Illinois. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.\n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/unheard-voices-of-care-lecture-series-stories-from-the-past-4/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Body Politic (and Friends): A Night of Medical Misadventures
DESCRIPTION:Join Chicago comedian\, writer\, and actor Beau Maguire for a one-night-only show at the IMSS!\n\n\nBody Politic (and Friends): A Night of Medical Misadventures\nJune 11\, 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\nYou know how everybody has a rash? You know how you have no idea how much your medical care is going to cost? You know how you inherit all of your genetic matter from your parents and there’s (mostly) nothing you can do about it? You know how scary that is? But also kinda funny? Join Chicago comedian\, writer\, and actor Beau Maguire as he tries to make sense of these questions and more in a one-night-only preview of his debut essay collection and solo show\, Body Politic\, directed by Arlene Malinowski. \nThe evening will feature special guests from the Chicago arts community to be announced. \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/body-politic-and-friends-a-night-of-medical-misadventures/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Reliving Our Stories
DESCRIPTION:Artists from the regional Filipino theater company\, CIRCA Pintig\, will give readings and provide discussion about dramatic pieces.\n\n\nUnheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Reliving Our Stories\nJune 12\, 2026\n6:00-8:00pm\nDoors at 5:45pm \nFree and open to the public \n\n\nAbout the Lecture:\nArtists from the regional Filipino theater company\, CIRCA Pintig\, will give readings and provide discussion about dramatic pieces retelling the stories of Filipino nurses in America. Through heartfelt readings and reenacted scenes from established plays\, presenters will bring to life the stories of young nurses forging their own paths in a new country—often alone and often unheard. \n\n\n\nGiovanni Ortega (Dramatist Guild\, SDC\, AEA\, SAG-AFTRA) has been working professionally for over a decade as a proponent of the performing arts as a multidisciplinary artist and educator. Playwright credits: The Butterfly of Chula Vista (San Diego Rep commission); Sama Sama: Solidarity in the Fields\, Criers for Hire and Allos – the Story of Carlos Bulosan (East West Players commissioned production). Criers for Hire has been performed in Chicago\, Sydney and San Francisco. ALLOS has toured Chicago\, Honolulu\, Austria\, Uganda (Kampala Theatre Festival)\, Oregon Shakespeare Festival\, San Francisco and Singapore. Director credits include: Nicky\, a modernized adaptation of Chekhov’s Ivanov\, We Are Nothing Without Hantu Hantu (Hollywood Fringe) Halo Halo (Third Culture Theatre)\, Angel from Manila (Echo Theater)\, Lena Passes (Pasadena Playhouse) Scrimmage (East West Players)\, The Hotel Play (A.D.\, Center Theatre Group/ Playwrights’ Arena)\, La Madre de Todos los Exilios (La Casa Tercer Acto\, Bogotá)\, Cabaret\, Spring Awakening – The Musical\, Urinetown. In Singapore\, Giovanni directed The Body Series\, Evolution\, Kabaret Singapura and worked with Poetry Festival Singapore to create Benches and Palindromes (Theatre) followed by Belonging\, Atlas and Nomads (Films). As a performer\, he starred in San-San Onglatco’s film Zenaida (AFI Film Festival )and Dreams\, A Musical at the Hawaii Theater. Additional credits: President Marcos in Imelda\, The Musical (East West Players)\, Romance of Magno Rubio (Inside the Ford – LA Weekly award nomination)\, Dogeaters\, The Refugee Hotel (Center Theatre Group) and Conjunto. For more information: http://www.giovanniortega.com \n\n\nR.J. Silva is a writer and creative producer. Born and raised in Manila\, he moved to America at 13 years old and has lived in Phoenix\, Orlando\, and Chicago. Starting with CIRCA Pintig in 2013 during his years at Loyola University Chicago\, he graduated with a BA in Theatre and worked in the themed entertainment industry as a producer for Walt Disney Imagineering. Now back in Chicago\, he is the producing associate for CIRCA Pintig\, assisting in planning and productions\, and has performed for CIRCA Pintig in ‘ALLOS: The Story of Carlos Bulosan’ and ‘Daryo’s All-American Diner.’ Outside of CIRCA Pintig\, RJ is a co-founder and producer of The Ampliverse\, a multimedia channel that celebrates pop culture without the toxicity of exclusivity through podcasts and writing. RJ is also a writer for the screen and stage. RJ-Silva.com \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.\n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/unheard-voices-of-care-lecture-series-reliving-our-stories/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Reliving Our Stories
DESCRIPTION:Artists from the regional Filipino theater company\, CIRCA Pintig\, will give readings and provide discussion about dramatic pieces.\n\n\nUnheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Reliving Our Stories\nJune 13\, 2026\n1:00-3:00pm\nDoors at 12:30pm \nFree and open to the public \n\n\nAbout the Lecture:\nArtists from the regional Filipino theater company\, CIRCA Pintig\, will give readings and provide discussion about dramatic pieces retelling the stories of Filipino nurses in America. Through heartfelt readings and reenacted scenes from established plays\, presenters will bring to life the stories of young nurses forging their own paths in a new country—often alone and often unheard. \n\n\n\nGiovanni Ortega (Dramatist Guild\, SDC\, AEA\, SAG-AFTRA) has been working professionally for over a decade as a proponent of the performing arts as a multidisciplinary artist and educator. Playwright credits: The Butterfly of Chula Vista (San Diego Rep commission); Sama Sama: Solidarity in the Fields\, Criers for Hire and Allos – the Story of Carlos Bulosan (East West Players commissioned production). Criers for Hire has been performed in Chicago\, Sydney and San Francisco. ALLOS has toured Chicago\, Honolulu\, Austria\, Uganda (Kampala Theatre Festival)\, Oregon Shakespeare Festival\, San Francisco and Singapore. Director credits include: Nicky\, a modernized adaptation of Chekhov’s Ivanov\, We Are Nothing Without Hantu Hantu (Hollywood Fringe) Halo Halo (Third Culture Theatre)\, Angel from Manila (Echo Theater)\, Lena Passes (Pasadena Playhouse) Scrimmage (East West Players)\, The Hotel Play (A.D.\, Center Theatre Group/ Playwrights’ Arena)\, La Madre de Todos los Exilios (La Casa Tercer Acto\, Bogotá)\, Cabaret\, Spring Awakening – The Musical\, Urinetown. In Singapore\, Giovanni directed The Body Series\, Evolution\, Kabaret Singapura and worked with Poetry Festival Singapore to create Benches and Palindromes (Theatre) followed by Belonging\, Atlas and Nomads (Films). As a performer\, he starred in San-San Onglatco’s film Zenaida (AFI Film Festival )and Dreams\, A Musical at the Hawaii Theater. Additional credits: President Marcos in Imelda\, The Musical (East West Players)\, Romance of Magno Rubio (Inside the Ford – LA Weekly award nomination)\, Dogeaters\, The Refugee Hotel (Center Theatre Group) and Conjunto. For more information: http://www.giovanniortega.com \n\n\nR.J. Silva is a writer and creative producer. Born and raised in Manila\, he moved to America at 13 years old and has lived in Phoenix\, Orlando\, and Chicago. Starting with CIRCA Pintig in 2013 during his years at Loyola University Chicago\, he graduated with a BA in Theatre and worked in the themed entertainment industry as a producer for Walt Disney Imagineering. Now back in Chicago\, he is the producing associate for CIRCA Pintig\, assisting in planning and productions\, and has performed for CIRCA Pintig in ‘ALLOS: The Story of Carlos Bulosan’ and ‘Daryo’s All-American Diner.’ Outside of CIRCA Pintig\, RJ is a co-founder and producer of The Ampliverse\, a multimedia channel that celebrates pop culture without the toxicity of exclusivity through podcasts and writing. RJ is also a writer for the screen and stage. RJ-Silva.com \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.\n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/unheard-voices-of-care-lecture-series-reliving-our-stories-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Morbid Curiosities! Surgical History Tour
DESCRIPTION:From ancient human skulls to bone-saws and bloodletting knives\, get an intimate look at one of the most celebrated collections in medicine.\n\n\nStep into the dark and fascinating world of medicine’s past with Morbid Curiosities\, our most unsettling—and unforgettable—guided tour. Journey through centuries of surgical history\, where myth met science\, and healing often walked hand-in-hand with horror. \nFrom ancient human skulls to bone-saws and bloodletting knives\, the International Museum of Surgical Science has one of the most celebrated collections of its kind in the world. On this special after-hours tour\, Museum staff will shine a light on some of the darkest tools in the history of medicine! This tour is complemented by highlights from the Museum’s chilling surgical art collection. \nA complimentary reception follows the tour and lite fare will be served \nThese are hour-long walking tours and guests will be asked to summit 4 flights of stairs. For accessible tour accomodations\, please see FAQs below.
URL:https://imss.org/program/morbid-curiosities-surgical-history-tour-4/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening - Konstantinos Kantartzis: Perception Exercises II
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the exhibition opening of Konstantinos Kantartzis: “Perception Exercises II”!\n\n\nKonstantinos Kantartzis: Perception Exercises II\nExhibit Opening\nJune 19\, 2026\n6:00-8:00pm\nDoors at 5:45pm \nJoin us for the exhibit opening of Konstantinos Kantartzis’ Perception Exercises II. The reception will feature light refreshments.  \n\n\n\nPerception Exercises II \nby Artist Konstantinos Kantartzis \nJune 19 – September 6\, 2026\n \nAbout the Exhibit: \n \nIn his solo exhibition Perception Exercises II\, Konstantinos Kantartzis explores the multiple intersections between body\, biology\, knowledge\, perception and power. The title of the exhibition emerges from the titles of the artworks\, as they are called Perception Exercise 1\, Perception Exercise 2\, etc.   \n \nThe human body is at the center of Kantartzis’ drawings and sculptures\, and especially its non-visible side\, what exists under the skin\, such as the vertebrae\, the lungs\, and the brain\, perhaps due to his parallel capacity as Dermatologist-Venereologist. The science of medicine offers him the ability to look beyond the flesh and extract legible forms of the internal chaos of the human body. His forms\, however\, do not resemble the brutality found in depictions of the anatomy of a corpse\, as he is interested in “playing” with the multiple readings that arise from the phenomenon of Pareidolia.  \n \nThe core center of perception is the area of the brain called Island of Reil (Insula). The Island of Reil is the most important part of the brain regarding the gathering and processing of information that our senses collect from the environment. The processing of all these information leads to the realization of the state of our body and feelings\, resulting in the development of empathy and the conversion of thoughts and feelings to intentions and actions. Additionally\, Pareidolia\, which is a type of perception\, evolves in the Island of Reil. The term comes from the ancient Greek words “para” (parallel\, side by side) and “eidolon” (idol\, effigy and image) and was first used scientifically by the psychiatrist and neurologist Klaus Conrad in 1958 in order to describe the psychological phenomenon in which a random inconspicuous external stimulus/pattern can be perceived as recognizable and significant. Pareidolia is a form of Apophenia\, which is the tendency of the brain to find meaningful connections in vague and meaningless data and information (such as objects and ideas)\, derived from previous experiences. \n \nWe come across the phenomenon of Pareidolia in the work of artists from different periods in the history of art\, as we can discover secondary images\, created consciously or subconsciously. In the “Treatise on Painting\,” Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519) argued that if we look at walls stained by dampness\, we can discover landscapes\, remains\, rocks\, battles\, strange forms and other images.  \n \nThe Perception Exercises II sound like a way of training to stimulate and enhance perception\, as Kantartzis almost obsessively produces a large number of works with dedication and passion. With this “practice\,” it is as if he is constantly attempting to respond to the stimuli around him and with all his energy\, he is trying to render what he sees and perceives. At the same time\, he invites us to give our own interpretations to his works\, make our personal connections to the International Museum of Surgical Science’s collections as our appreciation and perception are influenced by our personal inclinations and prejudices\, our cultural background and taste. \n \nDr. Stratis Pantazis \nArt Historian and Curator \n \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist:\nKonstantinos Kantartzis (KANT) was born and raised in Mytilene\, Lesvos. He studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Dermatology-Venereology at the University of Marburg\, Germany\, where he also prepared and completed his Doctoral Thesis. For many years he operated a Private Clinic in the center of Athens\, he has been the Scientific Director of the Health Center in Piraeus and now he is Director in the Dermatology Department of  Dafni Athens Psychiatric Hospital. \nIn addition to his studies and professional activity in the field of medicine\, he studied acting at the “Hatzikou Private School of Dramatic Art\,” completed a painting program at the “Vakalo School of Art” and attended hagiography seminars at the Benaki Museum. In 2016 he was admitted to Athens School of Fine Arts\, after successful entrance exams\, studied under the supervision of teachers Mr. Tzakos and Mr. Charalambous and graduated in 2021 with a degree in Painting with a general grade “EXCELLENT.” \nIn 2020 he successfully completed the annual educational program of the University of the Aegean entitled “Therapy through art with emphasis on the visual arts”.   \n \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/exhibit-opening-konstantinos-kantartzis-perception-exercises-ii/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk - Konstantinos Kantartzis: Perception Exercises II
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an artist talk featuring Konstantinos Kantartzis who will present on his exhibit “Perception Exercises II”!\n\n\nKonstantinos Kantartzis: Perception Exercises II\nArtist Talk\nJune 21\, 2026\n2:00-3:30pm\nCheck in starts at 1:30pm \nJoin us for an artist talk featuring Konstantinos Kantartzis’ where he will discuss his new exhibit Perception Exercises II\, on view at IMSS until September 6th. After the talk\, guests are welcome to explore the Museum until close at 5:00pm.  \n\n\n\nPerception Exercises II \nby Artist Konstantinos Kantartzis \nJune 19 – September 6\, 2026\n \nAbout the Exhibit: \n \nIn his solo exhibition Perception Exercises II\, Konstantinos Kantartzis explores the multiple intersections between body\, biology\, knowledge\, perception and power. The title of the exhibition emerges from the titles of the artworks\, as they are called Perception Exercise 1\, Perception Exercise 2\, etc.   \n \nThe human body is at the center of Kantartzis’ drawings and sculptures\, and especially its non-visible side\, what exists under the skin\, such as the vertebrae\, the lungs\, and the brain\, perhaps due to his parallel capacity as Dermatologist-Venereologist. The science of medicine offers him the ability to look beyond the flesh and extract legible forms of the internal chaos of the human body. His forms\, however\, do not resemble the brutality found in depictions of the anatomy of a corpse\, as he is interested in “playing” with the multiple readings that arise from the phenomenon of Pareidolia.  \n \nThe core center of perception is the area of the brain called Island of Reil (Insula). The Island of Reil is the most important part of the brain regarding the gathering and processing of information that our senses collect from the environment. The processing of all these information leads to the realization of the state of our body and feelings\, resulting in the development of empathy and the conversion of thoughts and feelings to intentions and actions. Additionally\, Pareidolia\, which is a type of perception\, evolves in the Island of Reil. The term comes from the ancient Greek words “para” (parallel\, side by side) and “eidolon” (idol\, effigy and image) and was first used scientifically by the psychiatrist and neurologist Klaus Conrad in 1958 in order to describe the psychological phenomenon in which a random inconspicuous external stimulus/pattern can be perceived as recognizable and significant. Pareidolia is a form of Apophenia\, which is the tendency of the brain to find meaningful connections in vague and meaningless data and information (such as objects and ideas)\, derived from previous experiences. \n \nWe come across the phenomenon of Pareidolia in the work of artists from different periods in the history of art\, as we can discover secondary images\, created consciously or subconsciously. In the “Treatise on Painting\,” Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519) argued that if we look at walls stained by dampness\, we can discover landscapes\, remains\, rocks\, battles\, strange forms and other images.  \n \nThe Perception Exercises II sound like a way of training to stimulate and enhance perception\, as Kantartzis almost obsessively produces a large number of works with dedication and passion. With this “practice\,” it is as if he is constantly attempting to respond to the stimuli around him and with all his energy\, he is trying to render what he sees and perceives. At the same time\, he invites us to give our own interpretations to his works\, make our personal connections to the International Museum of Surgical Science’s collections as our appreciation and perception are influenced by our personal inclinations and prejudices\, our cultural background and taste. \n \nDr. Stratis Pantazis \nArt Historian and Curator \n \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist:\nKonstantinos Kantartzis (KANT) was born and raised in Mytilene\, Lesvos. He studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Dermatology-Venereology at the University of Marburg\, Germany\, where he also prepared and completed his Doctoral Thesis. For many years he operated a Private Clinic in the center of Athens\, he has been the Scientific Director of the Health Center in Piraeus and now he is Director in the Dermatology Department of  Dafni Athens Psychiatric Hospital. \nIn addition to his studies and professional activity in the field of medicine\, he studied acting at the “Hatzikou Private School of Dramatic Art\,” completed a painting program at the “Vakalo School of Art” and attended hagiography seminars at the Benaki Museum. In 2016 he was admitted to Athens School of Fine Arts\, after successful entrance exams\, studied under the supervision of teachers Mr. Tzakos and Mr. Charalambous and graduated in 2021 with a degree in Painting with a general grade “EXCELLENT.” \nIn 2020 he successfully completed the annual educational program of the University of the Aegean entitled “Therapy through art with emphasis on the visual arts”.   \n \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/artist-talk-konstantinos-kantartzis-perception-exercises-ii/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T210000
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SUMMARY:Sounding/BODY: Respire
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMSS for an evening of sound and interactive installation by Anabelle Lee Dehm.\n\n\nsounding/BODY Presents: Respire\nAnabelle Lee Dehm\nJune 24\, 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\nRESPIRE aims to create a communal pulse\, redefining breath\, and aliveness- \nutilizing percussive elements\, instruments\, along with filling the space with inflatables representative of innards\, Dehm invites Chicago musicians and her audience to partake in this action\, and becoming a sounding/BODY. \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\nAnabelle Lee Dehm is a multidisciplinary performance artist from Los Angeles\, currently based in Chicago. The core of her practice is the body\, confronting themes of vulnerability\, intimacy\, humor\, failure\,and darkness. She challenges visual norms through figurative abstraction and stamina. Playful and perverse\, Dehm strives to redefine the beauty in the grotesque.
URL:https://imss.org/program/sounding-body-respire/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T210000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: David Cronenberg’s "Dead Ringers"
DESCRIPTION:One night only: experience David Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers in one of Chicago’s most unforgettable screening locations.\n\n\nDavid Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers \nJune 25\, 2026\, 7:00pm-9:00pm \nDoors: 6:30pm \n \nTickets: \n$15 GA Presale \n$10 Student Presale (Use code STUDENT at checkout) \n$10 IMSS Member Presale (Use code IMSSMEMBER at checkout) \nAt Door \n$20 at Door \n$15 Student at Door \n$15 IMSS Member at Door \n\n\nA master of body horror\, psychological dread\, and the messy relationship between flesh and technology\, David Cronenberg has spent his career turning the human body into a site of transformation\, terror\, and desire. With Dead Ringers\, his 1988 masterpiece\, Cronenberg created one of his most elegant and disturbing visions: a film where medicine\, desire\, and obsession collapse into one another with surgical precision. \nCo-presented by the International Museum of Surgical Science and local programmer Stephanie Sack\, this ultra-rare Chicago presentation brings Dead Ringers to the Museum’s Hall of Immortals\, a setting that feels almost uncannily designed for the film. Surrounded by imposing statues honoring major figures in medical history\, audiences will encounter Cronenberg’s work not simply as a screening\, but as a site-specific experience where 20th century cinema and medical history collide. \nAnchored by Jeremy Irons’s dual performance and Geneviève Bujold’s essential turn as Claire Niveau\, Dead Ringers follows Elliot and Beverly Mantle\, twin gynecologists whose lives depend on shared access: to patients\, women\, and each other. The brothers operate through a private system of deception\, masquerading as one another while treating intimacy as something to be managed\, transferred\, or withheld\, until Claire’s “trifurcated cervix” introduces a body they cannot share\, fix\, classify\, or explain. To them\, she embodies patient\, lover\, and specimen\, resistant to the methods and manipulations they have created to understand women’s bodies; what once successfully functioned through easy symmetry implodes into a raw spiral of psychological decay. \nScreening the film in the Hall of Immortals adds a provocative new dimension to the experience. The International Museum of Surgical Science\, housed in a historic Lake Shore Drive mansion\, explores the history of surgery and the relationship between medicine\, art\, innovation\, and the human body. In this setting\, Cronenberg’s imagined world of clinical obsession flawlessly enters into dialogue with the real history of surgical ambition. \nA rare film. A singular venue. One night only. Dead Ringers at the International Museum of Surgical Science will be an unforgettable evening of cinema\, anatomy\, and atmosphere. \n\n\n\nBio: Stephanie “La Gialloholique” Sack is a longtime cinephile and devoted enthusiast of high art horror cinema\, with a special passion for films from the 20th century. Her love of film centers on exploring the artistry\, context\, and emotion behind works that have often been overlooked or misunderstood. Known for her thoughtful curation and infectious enthusiasm\, Stephanie brings fresh perspectives to audiences eager to rediscover hidden gems of film history\, particularly from her favorite genres of Italian Giallo\, French Fantastique\, and Soviet Sci-Fi. Through her ongoing programming and producing\, Stephanie continues to champion films that challenge convention and deserve a second look.
URL:https://imss.org/program/film-screening-david-cronenbergs-dead-ringers/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T193000
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SUMMARY:Japanese Whisky & Koji Fermentation: Science\, History\, and Taste
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMSS for an in-depth exploration of the science and cultural history behind Japanese whiskey.\n\n\nJapanese Whisky & Koji Fermentation: Science\, History\, and Taste\nJune 26\, 2026\n6:00-7:30pm\nDoors at 5:45pm \nTickets: \nGA: $60 \n\n\n\nJoin us at the International Museum of Surgical Science for an in-depth exploration of the science and cultural history behind Japanese whisky. \nWhisky expert Kevin Obis will introduce the traditional koji fermentation process\, examining how it differs from Western fermentation techniques that rely primarily on yeast. This distinctive process contributes to a cleaner\, smoother distillate and plays a key role in shaping the character of many exceptional Japanese whiskies. \nThe program will also highlight the legacy of Jokichi Takamine\, a pioneering chemist and biotechnologist who first isolated adrenaline and later introduced koji fermentation techniques to American distilleries\, bridging Japanese and Western scientific practices. \nAs part of this experience\, participants will enjoy a curated tasting of koji-fermented whiskies from Ohishi\, Fukano\, Ikikko\, and Hakata. \nThis program is presented in collaboration with the Japanese Culture Center\, as part of an ongoing partnership exploring connections between Japanese culture\, science\, and practices of care and well-being. \n\n\n\n\nKevin Obis started his career in the beverage industry as a craft cocktail bartender\, honing his skills for cocktails and conversation in some of Seattle’s best bars. During his time there he grew to love and appreciate the simplicity of a dram of scotch\, perhaps with just a splash of water. \nIn 2024\, Kevin returned to his hometown in IL and now serves the Midwest with the same passion and enthusiasim he brought to the Pacific Northwest. \n\n\n\nThis program is presented in collaboration with the Japanese Culture Center.  \n\n\n\nThis program is supported by Impex Beverages.
URL:https://imss.org/program/japanese-whisky-koji-fermentation-science-history-and-taste/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T123000
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SUMMARY:Japanese Bookbinding: Goshuinchō & Yotsume Toji
DESCRIPTION:Explore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this hands-on workshop.\n\n\nJapanese Bookbinding: Goshuinchō & Yotsume Toji\nJune 27\, 2026\n10:30am – 12:30pm\n \nExplore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn Yotsume Toji (four-hole binding)\, a classic Japanese stab binding technique that has been used for centuries for notebooks\, manuscripts\, and artist books. \nThe workshop also introduces the Goshuinchō\, a traditional Japanese temple and shrine stamp book. Used to collect goshuin—beautiful calligraphic stamps received during visits to Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples—these books have deep spiritual roots and have become cherished keepsakes for travelers. \nParticipants will learn how to construct a simple accordion-style Goshuinchō using Japanese paper\, and will also create their own Yotsume Toji bound notebook\, learning the fundamentals of Japanese stab binding. \nBy the end of the workshop\, each participant will leave with two handmade books: \n• A handmade Goshuinchō (accordion temple stamp book)• A Yotsume Toji stitched notebook \nAll materials are provided\, and the workshop is beginner-friendly and welcoming to all levels. \n \nNo experience required. \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/japanese-bookbinding-goshuincho-yotsume-toji/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T031142
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SUMMARY:Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!: Historical Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Let’s have fun & learn something together!\n\n\nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups! Historical Medicine\nJuly 9\, 2026\nDoors at 6:30pm – come early\, explore the Museum!\nShow at 7:00pm\n \nShow & Tell for Grown-Ups is a show for sharing niche curiosities. Our goal is to redefine what a night out with friends can mean. Let’s have fun & learn something together! Audiences has been asking for it and now we’re so honored & excited to partner with The International Museum of Surgical Science. We’re bringing this Show & Tell edutainment platform to this engaging museum so we can connect with more brilliant people wanting to share their knowledge with others. \nSign Up to Share! You don’t need a PHD to teach us at Show & Tell for Grown-Ups! Presenters can signup online for a 5-minute slot to share something their passionate about. Then we open Q&A with the audience. It’s a night of learning\, laughing\, and meeting other passionate people. We can’t wait to meet you! Do you have a passion for historical medical practices that you want to share with an inclusive and engaged audience? Signup to share at Show & Tell for Grown-Ups! \nPresenter signup: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bc9d2c0747c18d72eb1a2484dc5e12bc?r=use1 \nWhat to learn more about Show & Tell for Grown-Ups? Check out their website www.tellmewhyshow.com or on instagram @tellmewhyitscool_show .
URL:https://imss.org/program/show-tell-for-grown-ups-historical-medicine-3/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260506T031142
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T210132Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Japanese Papermaking
DESCRIPTION:Explore the artistry of traditional Japanese paper-making with Human Body Watermarks\, led by artist Mami Takahashi.\n\n\nJapanese Papermaking Workshop for Beginnerswith Mami Takahashi \nJuly 11\, 2026\n10:30am – 12:30pm\n \nParticipants will make traditional Japanese paper\, called Washi\, with human body-themed watermarks at this paper-making workshop. Washi is typically made from Japanese Mulberry or Mitsumata wood bark. These barks are used daily in Japan\, and they include architectural elements like Shoji screens and folding fans. \nAll levels are welcome to enjoy this workshop! \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/workshop-japanese-papermaking-7/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T031142
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SUMMARY:IMSS Historic Home Tour: Birthday Version
DESCRIPTION:✨ Celebrate the birthday of Eleanor Robinson Countiss – learn about the history behind the mansion and the woman who built it!\n\n\nStep inside the historic Eleanor Countiss House for a rare\, after-hours experience at the International Museum of Surgical Science. Built in 1917\, the Eleanor Countiss House at 1524 N. Lakeshore Drive was once the private residence of its namesake\, who lived in the home until her passing in 1931. Today\, the mansion is home to the Museum\, and these special after-hours tours invite guests to step back in time and explore its richly detailed architecture\, extensive history\, and the layered stories held within its walls. \nThis House History tour will celebrate Eleanor’s 139th birthday and explore her life\, her family\, and the architecture of mansion. Guests will also be able to view highlights from the Museum’s medical collection. \nA complimentary birthday reception follows the tour and lite fare will be served \nTours last one hour and include four flights of stairs. For accessibility accommodations\, please contact us in advance – see FAQ below for contact information. \n \nDoors open at 5:30 p.m. \nTour will begin at 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://imss.org/program/imss-historic-home-tour-birthday-version/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T133000
DTSTAMP:20260506T031142
CREATED:20260305T161242Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T031142
CREATED:20260505T210138Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Events
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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/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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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/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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