Cultural Developments Across Chicago and Beyond: Exhibitions, Protests, and Institutional Changes

Several cultural institutions announced upcoming exhibitions. The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago will present a solo show by Mike Cloud titled 'Worldless Obstruction' starting May 2. The Art Institute of Chicago opens 'Korean National Treasures: 2,000 Years of Art' on March 7, featuring works from the late Samsung chairperson Lee Kun-hee's collection. The John Michael Kohler Arts Center debuts an exhibition uniting Guadalupe Maravilla and Emery Blagdon on May 30. At Ohio State University, hundreds of students protested to remove Les Wexner's name from campus buildings due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. DePaul University is considering closing its Loop Library and Merle Reskin Theatre, with theater operations moving to Lincoln Park. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's next season includes performances by Yo-Yo Ma, Andrew Bird, and a focus on Beethoven. TimeLine Theatre announced its first season in a new permanent location, including a world premiere adaptation of Jonathan Eig's book. A documentary about architect Bruce Goff will screen on March 10 at UIC. Chicago Film Archives completed preservation of Tom Palazzolo's 1982 film 'Caligari's Cure.'