Art After Dark: Art and Protest
Tuesday, Apr 5, 2022 7 – 9 pmThe University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood
Chicago, IL 60637
Art After Dark: Art and Protest
APRIL 5, 2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A night of discussion and performance surrounding the art of Bob Thompson and the artists that inspired his work—paintings, songs, and poetry that confront the artistic tension of expression and protest.
Join renowned Blues musician and Lead Museum Educator Katherine Davis and other special guests as they share their musical interpretation of selected Nina Simone songs and poetry readings. Plus, enjoy special after-hours access to Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine and Unsettled Ground: Art and Environment from the Smart Museum Collection.
FREE, but space is limited. Please register in advance.
Art After Dark: Art and Protest features Katherine Davis (voals) with Kayla Henderson (vocals), Priscilla Young (vocals), Devyn Longstreet (vocals), William Corduroy (bass), Keith A. Hudson (drums), and Tony Milano (keyboard, music arrangements).