Let’s Talk About Art (65+)

Monday, Nov 11 – 14, 2024 1 – 2 pm

5020 S. Cornell
Chicago, IL 60615

Course Description

"Let’s Talk About Art" is an innovative hybrid learning program designed for older adults (ages 65+) to explore, celebrate, and discuss visual and performing arts. This program combines virtual and in-person experiences, fostering collaborations with prominent art organizations in Chicago. During the course of the program participants will engage with a specific performance or exhibit, culminating in creating their own art inspired by their experiences.

 

About the Museum:

MoCP is a leading institution dedicated to photography, offering groundbreaking exhibitions and programming that foster dialogue about the role of photography in society.

 

About the Exhibition:

"Prospetto a Mare" by Dawit L. Petros examines the impact of Italian colonialism on visual culture, focusing on Chicago’s historical connections to Italian colonialism and exploring the legacy of these narratives.

 

November 11 (1pm - 2pm via Zoom): Introduction to the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP), its mission, and history.

November 12 (1pm - 2pm via Zoom): Discussion on the exhibit exploring links between colonization, migration, and modernism, with a focus on Chicago’s visual culture and its ties to Italian fascism.

November 13 (1pm - 2pm in-person): Visit to the exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Photography.

November 14 (1pm - 2:30pm in-person): Art-making session at Hyde Park Art Center inspired by the exhibit.

 

Supplies

All supplies are covered for this program.