OPENING RECEPTION

Friday, June 26, 2009
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.


Join us to celebrate the opening of
these exciting exhibitions:

 

Rodin: In His Own Words
Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation

Paris-Chicago: The Photography of Jean-Christophe Ballot

mcmahon: vatican & chicago

 

Members: Free / Non-members: $15

RSVP by email to luma@luc.edu, by phone at 312.915.7630

ON VIEW

Rodin: In His Own Words
Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation

June 13 - August 16, 2009


This exhibition of 36 bronzes, books and letters gives insight into the artist's thoughts on art and the art world in late 19th- and early 20th-century France.

This exhibition is organized and made possible by the

 

Sponsored by

 

 


 

Paris-Chicago: The Photography of Jean-Christophe Ballot

June 13 - August 16, 2009

French architectural photographer Jean-Christophe Ballot celebrates the relationship between sister cities Chicago and Paris. The exhibition juxtaposes formally similar photographs of the two cities, creating a visually rich dialogue. Each image of Chicago is paired with an image of Paris to accentuate the similarities of the two urban centers. In addition to exterior architectural images, Ballot includes images of statuary and interior spaces from the Musée Rodin and the sculptor's studio in Paris.

The exhibition is being held in partnership with the Alliance Française de Chicago, the French Cultural Services in Chicago and the City of Paris - Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional promotional support provided by the Paris Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International Program. The project has been organized by Gayle Tilles, Jennifer Norback Fine Art, Inc. - Chicago and Galerie Beckel Odille Boïcos - Paris.


 

mcmahon: vatican & chicago

June 13 - August 16, 2009

This exhibition presents a detail from famed artist-reporter Franklin McMahon, and his celebrated collection of Vatican II era and Chicagoland paintings and drawings. Created in the immediacy of on-site location in Rome, the Vatican works stir the soul to historical memory. In tandem with the hope and honesty of Pope John XXIII, and 'out of obedience to an inspiration', these works report significant moments of Vatican Council II and beyond. McMahon continues his technique of reportorial drawing with intimate portraits of Chicago parish life, including people, churches, significant ecumenical movements and meetings.

Exhibition courtesy of Portraits/Chicago Inc.

 

Public Programs

Thursday, June 18
Lecture with photographer Jean-Christophe Ballot

6:00 p.m.
Free

Alliance Française -54 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago
For additional information and to make reservations, please call (312) 337-1070

French photographer, Jean-Christophe Ballot and Parisian gallerist and art history professor, Chris Boïcos, will discuss the exhibition Paris - Chicago: The Photography of Jean-Christophe Ballot. Ballot and Boicos will alternate between French and English as they elucidate the vision of one of France's most prominent architectural and urban photographers.

 

Tuesday, June 23
Meet the Artist of Paris-Chicago Gallery Talk

6:00 p.m. (in English) / 7:00 p.m. (in French)
Free

Photographer Jean Christophe Ballot discusses his work in architectural photography and his on going Paris-Chicago project.

 

Tuesday, June 30
Fine or Faux

6:00 p.m.
Free

Steven Zick, Vice-President of Christie's, Inc., Chicago, talks about the world of fine art auctioneers. He will address the concept of the original in art and how art specialists determine authenticity. Aperitifs from Ferrand Cognac will be served.

 

Tuesday, July 7

First Tuesday Lecture Series

Noon - 1 p.m.
Free

Heartland International invites you to participate in the 1st Tuesday Discussion Series on current international issues. Bring a brown bag lunch and join us for an active discussion focusing on Exploring Democracy in the Global Context. This months discussion is with Asad Hayauddin, Consul (Trade) at Consulate of Pakistan.

 

Tuesday, July 7
Exhibition Walk-thru

6:00 p.m.
Free

Join us for a walk-thru of Rodin: In His Own Words - Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation and Paris-Chicago: The Photography of Jean-Christophe Ballot by Curator of Education Ann Meehan.

 

Saturday, July 11
Auguste Rodin, Sculptor

1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Free with museum admission

A video documentary directed by Mickaël Gaumnitz, written by Marie Sellier and produced by Esther Hoffenberg. 30 minutes, in English. Courtesy of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

 

Tuesday, July 14
Talk, Tour and Taste: French Pastry School

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
$20 LUMA members / $25 non-members

French Pastry School

226 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago

Calling all culinary enthusiasts and Francophiles! Join us for a rare opportunity to learn the art of pastry in an intimate setting. We will have a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting with world-renowned Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer.

 

Tuesday, July 21
Two Magnificent Obsessions

6:00 p.m.
Free

In her illustrated talk, Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Foundation Director Judith Sobol will discuss B. Gerald Cantor's obsession with Rodin and his art, and Rodin's obsession with transforming sculpture from a narrative aesthetic to one that was highly evocative and personal and led directly to modernism. Her talk will put Rodin's and Cantor's obsessions in context and show the legacies of their passions.

 

Tuesday, July 28
History of French Pastry: The Classics and Todays Modern French Twists

6:00 p.m.
$15 LUMA members / $20 non-members

Join the dynamic duo, co-chefs and co-owners of Vanille Patisserie, Kelli and Dimitri Fayard as they lead us on a scrumptious journey through the history of French pastry and treat us to an artful array of pastries that combine classic European traditions with modern flavors. Tableware and setting courtesy of Geneviéve Lethu.

 

Tuesday, August 4
A French Cheese Course by Sofia Solomon

6:00 p.m.
$15 LUMA members / $20 non-members

Sofia Solomon, a noted affineur (person who works in the production and care of cheese) in Chicago and owner of Tekla, Inc., supplier of French cheeses to Chicago's elite restaurants, guides us through the arts of fine French cheese making and tasting. Tableware and setting courtesy of Geneviéve Lethu.

 

Tuesday, August 4
Early Genius: Music in the Time of Rodin

7:30 p.m.
Free

Debussy Piano Trio in G Major and Ravel String Quartet in F Major
Members of the New Millennium Orchestra

Enjoy an evening of French music by the versatile and virtuosic members of the New Millennium Orchestra. Explore the parallel artistic vision and classic inspiration of Rodin, Debussy and Ravel.

 

Tuesday, August 11

Auguste Rodin, Sculptor

6:00 p.m.
Free

A video documentary directed by Mickaël Gaumnitz, written by Marie Sellier and produced by Esther Hoffenberg. 30 minutes, in English. Courtesy of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

 

For more information on exhibitions and public programs please visit LUC.edu/luma.