Floating Museum: for Mecca
Join us to explore histories of demolition and displacement through a series of site-specific activations inside and around Floating Museum’s inflatable monument for Mecca.
Neighborhood Picnic and Art Opening
A Love Letter to the Community
Photo by Kendall Jackson Jr.
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National Public Housing Museum, 919 S. Ada Street, Chicago, IL 60607
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Join Nathaniel Mary Quinn for an artist talk and neighborhood party to celebrate the opening of his new exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum.
Enjoy fried chicken, cornbread, and greens—the artist’s favorite childhood family meal growing up in Robert Taylor Homes—plus music and more during this community event.
The opening features a conversation at 5:30 pm between the artist and Robert Smith III.
SOLD OUT! This artist talk and opening picnic is full. We invite you to visit the exhibition during regular museum hours—it will be on view beginning at 10 am on Thursday, May 21.
FREE, open to all. Food and refreshments included—please register in advance so we can plan accordingly!
Schedule
- 10 am–8 pm exhibition on view during regular museum hours and through the duration of the event
- 5 pm opening event begins
- 5:30–6:15 pm artist talk with Nathaniel Mary Quinn, in conversation with Robert Smith III
- 6:15–8 pm reception continues, dinner and refreshments
- 8 pm event concludes
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