Contemporary Exhibitions
Group exhibitions explore materials, ideas, and artistic processes.
The Franklin is an art museum in Chicago. It presents contemporary exhibitions featuring artists who explore materials, ideas, and artistic processes. Its programming includes group exhibitions, artist conversations, performances, and improvised music events connected to displayed work. The exhibition What Material Do I Want to Be? brings together 20 artists whose practices examine the relationship between material and content, with works by artists including Paola Cabal, Edra Soto, and Dan Sullivan. The Franklin also hosts public programs at 3522 W. Franklin Blvd., including conversations with participating artists and performances involving sound, objects, and other materials. Its events contribute to Chicago's exhibition and cultural programming through visual art presentations and multidisciplinary activities.
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Group exhibitions explore materials, ideas, and artistic processes.
Public discussions connect artists with their exhibited work.
Programming includes performances, music, and multidisciplinary activi
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