Few movements in the history of art have caused as much head scratching and eye rolling as Minimalism and conceptual art. Often, works from these periods leave museum visitors looking for more of the explanation and visual substance that many are used to seeing in other parts of the museum.
Join us for the final session of this free, three-session program to learn about the groundbreaking artists who investigated the bare essentials of what can constitute a work of art.
Eva Hesse
Ellsworth Kelly
Robert Ryman
“What is Modernism?” is a free, three-week class introducing participants of every experience level to the histories, stories, and ideas expressed in the Art Institute collection. This is the second of three sessions.
about the facilitator
Kristen French is an assistant director in Gallery Activation. She facilitates learning, reflection, and critical engagement with art in the galleries of the Art Institute of Chicago. Outside of work, she enjoys all things outdoors that the Midwest has to offer.
