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| Arts on CAN TV Cultural Connections Program Highlights |
CAN TV provides an open, public space on television, preserving and sharing the cultural, ethnic, and artistic diversity of Chicago. CAN TV Arts gives viewers the chance to take an intimate tour of exhibits at local art museums and galleries. CAN TV's exhibit tours are an opportunity to hear directly from the artist about each piece of work. | |||||||||
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Meditation of Weapons The "Meditation of Weapons" exhibit features works by Ukranian artist, Anton Kandinsky, on display at the Ukranian Institute of Modern Art. Kandinsky's work reflects his biting humor and criticisms of contemporary culture. This exhibit runs through May 11, 2008. Click here to watch video. |
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Abu Graib Detainee Interview Project Artist Daniel Heyman interviewed former Iraqi prisoners held at Abu Graib. While the subjects unfolded narratives of humiliation, Heyman drew them and incorporated their testimony into his images. This exhibit runs through May 4th, 2008 at the Depaul University Art Museum. Click here to watch video. |
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The Museum of Contemporary Photography: This Land Is Your Land Explore this group exhibition featuring the work of several artists who use current events, personal observations and humor to comment on the political, religious and cultural climate of the United States. Click here to watch video. |
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The Renaissance
Society Czech artist Kateřina Šedá shares over 600 drawings by her 77-year-old grandmother which catalogues the various tools and supplies sold through the Brno Hardware Shop her grandmother managed for over 30 years under communism. Click here to watch video. |
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Art Gallery Chicago: Solidarity Click here to watch video. |
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Hyde Park Art Center's Consuming War Walk through an exhibit that explores how the American media and consumer culture have manipulated and influenced the public's perception of war. Click here to watch video. |
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Unseen
Orson Welles Film critic, Jonathan Rosenbaum discusses the important, lesser-known works of filmmaker, Orson Welles with host, Mara Tapp. Click here to watch the program |
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