Arts
Categories
Not sure where to start? Choose a topic below.
Lunch hour lectures with an international focus to be offered at Illini Center in Chicago
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — For a number of years, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has promoted thinking — and acting — globally in its strategic development of international programs and studies. This spring, it is also acting regionally with the launch of a luncheon-lecture series at the Illini Center, 200 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago. The […]
Symbols, signs, icons and artifacts come together in new exhibition at I space
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Symbols, signs and other icons and artifacts of popular culture are being combined and reconfigured in a new exhibition on view Jan. 26 through Feb. 24 at I space, the Chicago gallery of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. “Remix,” organized by UIUC alumni artists Kevin Kaempf and Lora Lode, features the […]
Architecture to be featured in I space exhibits
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The art of architecture takes center stage next month in two new exhibitions at I space, the Chicago gallery of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. On view Dec. 2 through Jan. 20: “Vivere l’Architettura/Living Architecture: The Architecture of Durisch + Nolli” features new works by the husband-and-wife architectural team Pia Durisch […]
KAM Exhibition Challenges Convention
University of Illinois art and design students are challenging convention – and having a bit of fun at the same time – in an exhibition on view Nov. 10 through Dec. 7 at the UI’s Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion. The exhibition, called “Amuse,” represents the culmination of their participation in “Art in Context,” […]
Three-day symposium takes in-depth look at Tennessee Williams
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois theater department is hosting a three-day symposium, “Tennessee Williams: the Apprentice Plays,” Nov. 2-4 in conjunction with the 21st century premiere of a Williams’ early play, “Stairs to the Roof.” The symposium in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, will include presentations […]
I space features three new shows
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Three new shows are on view through Nov. 18 at I space, the Chicago gallery of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: “Alison Dalwood and Stephan Klimas: Location Matters” features billboard-format works that integrate digital printing, photography and traditional painting mediums. Dalwood, who was born in England and lives in Oxfordshire, uses […]
LAS honors alumni
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois announced today (Oct. 13) the recipients of its annual LAS Alumni Achievement, LAS Young Alumni, and LAS Humanitarian Awards. The awards will be presented by LAS Dean Jesse Delia on Friday (Oct. 13) at the Urbana campus to chemists Philip […]
Ambassador of France to present the second annual address on the state of the European Union
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Francois Bujon de l’Estang, the ambassador of France to the United States, will visit the University of Illinois Oct. 27 to present the campus’s second annual address on the state of the European Union. The ambassador’s speech, at 11 a.m. in Rooms A, B and C of the Illini Union, 1401 W. […]
‘Defining Values for Research and Technology’ to be topic of yearlong analysis
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The image of the university as an ivory tower is rapidly dissolving as increased government and private funding is contributing to a new reality: the university as an engine for growth in a rapidly evolving, knowledge-based world economy. And while critics argue whether that reality is good or bad, scholars at the […]
Composer George Enescu to be celebrated with symposium Oct. 20-22
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Fifty years after Romanian composer George Enescu’s last residency at the University of Illinois, the campus is celebrating the anniversary with a three-day symposium Oct. 20-22. “Enescu has been a towering figure of the 20th century as a composer, violinist, pianist, conductor and pedagogue,” said UI violin professor and event coordinator Sherban […]
On 20th anniversary, WID takes new name to better reflect purpose
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The former Office of Women in Development at the University of Illinois is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a three-day symposium Oct. 20-22 — and a name change. The new name — Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program — took effect at the beginning of the fall 2000 semester, according to […]
Garden talks among highlights at Japan House open house
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Garden talks by James A. Bier will be among the highlights of the annual fall open house at the University of Illinois’ Japan House on Oct. 14. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the house, located at 2000 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana. Bier, a retired UI […]