1/24/15 - 1/31/15 1/24/15 - 1/31/15
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2810 N Milwaukee Ave, 2nd Floor
Lion VS Gorilla, in partnership with the Hairpin Arts Center, is proud to announce the opening of the group show for Crystal Palaces in Cockaigne, an art show and mini-exposition on utopias. In the spirit of the medieval myth of Cockaigne, which imagines an ideal land of endless ease, luxury, health, and hedonistic pleasure, this show features work by established and emerging artists on idiosyncratic, futuristic, transhuman, and personal visions of utopias.
The group show opening is scheduled for January 24, 2015, from 8pm to 11pm at the Hairpin Arts Center, located at 2810 N. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd floor, in Chicago. Sponsors include Finch’s Beer and Letherbee Distillery.
Featured artists include: Ursula Andreeff, John Bannon, George Berlin, Traci Fowler, Tucker Hagge, Cindy Hinant, Brandon Howe, CJ Hungerman, Taehoon Kim, George Larson, Charlie Megna, Selden Paterson, Jovencio de la Paz, Jack Ryan, Luis Sahagun, Josh Samuels, Thorsten Sahlin, and The Utopia School.
From 1/26 through 1/31, the mini-exposition will continue with **NIGHTLY PROGRAMMING** at the Hairpin Arts Center:
Monday, 1/26 (8:00-11pm): Guided tour of the exhibition and panel discussion with the artists. https://www.facebook.com/events/446643505483946/?ref_dashboard_filter=past
Tuesday, 1/27 (8:00-11pm): Peanut Gallery will present an utopia-themed drawing night (supplies donated by the Wasteshed). https://www.facebook.com/events/924624110881975/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=past
Wednesday, 1/28 (8:00-11pm): Movie Night, with a very special showing of the classic Pauly Shore movie, Bio-Dome. Come cozy (pajamas are recommended) and come ready to heckle. Waffles and cocktails will be served. https://www.facebook.com/events/592417667569865/
Thursday, 1/29 (8:00-11pm): Story Club will present an evening of stories of utopias. https://www.facebook.com/events/595097040621557/
Friday, 1/30 (8:00-11pm): Nerd Nite will host an evening of engaging, quirky, and often hilarious semi-academic talks on utopias. https://www.facebook.com/events/524565814312904/
Saturday, 1/31 (8:00-11pm): A closing and EDM dance party by Pastel Fractal and friends (Potionsssss & Violet Systems). https://www.facebook.com/events/1593431667538535/
{The group show will be available for viewing during each evening of programming.}
