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Remedios Varo Exhibition at Art Institute of Chicago Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Through Art

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Art Institute of Chicago came alive with the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month hosted by We Are All Human Foundation (WAAH), a leading global nonprofit dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The event, "Discovering Hispanic Contributions to America through Art: Remedios Varo: Science Fictions," drew over 60 leaders from various industries to explore the rich and vibrant legacy of the Hispanic community in the United States. The gathering was marked by the presence of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a renowned civil rights leader, who shared a powerful message of unity and appreciation for the Hispanic community's invaluable contributions.

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  • The event, "Discovering Hispanic Contributions to America through Art: Remedios Varo: Science Fictions," drew over 60 leaders from various industries to explore the rich and vibrant legacy of the Hispanic community in the United States.
  • The night was centered around the "Remedios Varo: Science Fictions" exhibition at The Art Institute of Chicago, offering attendees the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Hispanic art.
  • This exhibition marks the first US exhibition on Remedios Varo since 2000 and a rare exhibition at the Art Institute to offer gallery text in both Spanish and English.
  • He stated, "I am honored to celebrate the invaluable contributions of Latinos to the country during this Hispanic Heritage Month.

The Tao of Chinese Calligraphy is the Way to the Whole World

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Saturday, October 16, 2021
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This exhibition focuses on China Academy of Art's professor, Wang Dongling's 60-year exploration of calligraphy art, from traditional calligraphy to other styles such as Chaos-Writing (Entangled Calligraphy), Big Writing, Silver Gelatin Calligraphy, Calligraphy on Bamboo Stalks, Calligraphy using immersive virtual reality, and so on.

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  • This exhibition focuses on China Academy of Art's professor, Wang Dongling's 60-year exploration of calligraphy art, from traditional calligraphy to other styles such as Chaos-Writing (Entangled Calligraphy), Big Writing, Silver Gelatin Calligraphy, Calligraphy on Bamboo Stalks, Calligraphy using immersive virtual reality, and so on.
  • In October 2015, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc., came to Hangzhou and paid a visit to Wang Dongling to learn Chinese calligraphy from him.
  • He never regards calligraphy as a kind of legacy, but promotes the open, experimental potential of calligraphy so that calligraphy, as an ancient art form, can become a member of the contemporary art world.
  • For calligraphy, he has a grand vision: to revitalize the great tradition of calligraphy for contemporary audiences, to spread the Tao of calligraphy in Chinese civilization to the whole world.

Terzo Piano Announces Warhol-Inspired Fall Menu

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Terzo Piano at the Art Institute of Chicago will launch a new Andy Warholinspired fall menu to coincide with the museum's major retrospective devoted to the artist, Andy WarholFrom A to B and Back Again.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Terzo Piano at the Art Institute of Chicago will launch a new Andy Warholinspired fall menu to coincide with the museum's major retrospective devoted to the artist, Andy WarholFrom A to B and Back Again.
  • Located in the museum's Modern Wing, Terzo Piano is a unique spot for lunch or brunch featuring the signature cuisine of Chef Tony Mantuano and Chef di Cucina Carolina Diaz, both award-winning chefs.
  • More than 450 foodies, industry professionals, and members of the press attended the event held on World Pasta Day.
  • Terzo Piano is thrilled to share this creative menu with guests during the run of the museum's major Warhol retrospective and join the celebration of this legendary American artist's career and legacy.