Officially unofficial - inspired art for Obama at Chicago Tourism Center
March 25, 2009 in Travel Related
(Forimmediaterelease.net) “Officially Unofficial - Inspired Art for Obama,” an exhibition of prints, posters, photographs, and videos that emerged in 2008 as icons of the art movement in support of Barack Obama for President, opened April 1 and continues through May 31 at the Chicago Tourism Center, 72 E. Randolph Street, across from the Chicago Cultural Center.
The show is curated by Scott Thomas, former design director, Obama for America campaign; Chicago artist Ray Noland; and Nathan Mason, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.
Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, the exhibition will include more than 100 works from independent artists and designers and the Obama ’08 campaign including Ray Noland’s “GoTellMama!” poster series, Shepard Fairey’s “Hope” poster, and Sol Sender’s Obama ’08 logo and branding.
Gallery talks will take place at 12:15 pm on April 16 with Ray Noland and on May 28 with Scott Thomas. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.explorechicago.org. For a complete list of artists, visit www.officially-unofficial.com .
The show is curated by Scott Thomas, former design director, Obama for America campaign; Chicago artist Ray Noland; and Nathan Mason, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.
Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, the exhibition will include more than 100 works from independent artists and designers and the Obama ’08 campaign including Ray Noland’s “GoTellMama!” poster series, Shepard Fairey’s “Hope” poster, and Sol Sender’s Obama ’08 logo and branding.
Gallery talks will take place at 12:15 pm on April 16 with Ray Noland and on May 28 with Scott Thomas. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.explorechicago.org. For a complete list of artists, visit www.officially-unofficial.com .
Joyce Rowe Phone: 312.742.2036 Email: joyce.rowe@cityofchicago.org Brooke Vane Phone: 312.742.4983 Email: brooke.vane@cityofchicago.org
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