Networks and Associations Archives

American Library Association (ALA)

EXHIBITS

Beatriz González: In Series and Full Color

November 15, 2026 - March 1, 2027

The Colombian artist Beatriz González, who died this year, in a show of her colorful, politically charged paintings and prints.

Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History

The first museum exhibition dedicated to Emma Stebbins, the 19th-century sculptor of New York’s Bethesda Fountain angel, with neoclassical works and archival materials.

If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground

Works from the collection that imagine the life Emmett Till might have had, honoring his legacy. Free.

Inner Worlds: Visions from the Hirshhorn Collection

Works from the Hirshhorn pairing Yayoi Kusama with Mary Bauermeister and Niki de Saint Phalle, including two Kusama Infinity Mirror Rooms. Timed tickets.

Karla Wong: Journeys of Being

Colorful paintings by Karla Wong that blend Mexican culture and Chicago landmarks, drawn from her life as a trans woman. Through January 10, 2027.

Lee Miller: Fearless

A full retrospective of American photographer Lee Miller, from Surrealist portraits to her World War II reporting. On view through December 7.

Pokémon Fossil Museum

An interactive exhibition comparing Fossil Pokémon with real fossils from the Field’s collection, including casts of Sue the T. rex. Its only North American stop.

Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers

November 7, 2026 - April 25, 2027

A retrospective of about 70 works by Chicago-born Rashid Johnson, drawing on art history, philosophy and Black popular culture.

teamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity

The Tokyo-based collective teamLab’s Midwest debut, with immersive digital works spanning 25 years, including new pieces made for the Smart Museum.

The Odyssey Reimagined

Works by 16 contemporary artists reinterpreting Homer’s Odyssey in painting, sculpture, photography and textiles. On view into January 2028.

Threads of a Nation: Preserving Presidential Clothing

October 24, 2026 - July 18, 2027

Fragile garments worn by presidents and their families, including a Mary Todd Lincoln opera cape, from the museum’s costume collection.

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