The Renaissance Society

Chicago, IL

The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago presents contemporary art exhibitions, events, and publications. “The Ren”—as we are known by many—is an independent, non-collecting museum driven by an uncompromising commitment to artists and their ideas.

All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public.

We offer artists the time, space, resources, and freedom that are vital for ambitious experimentation and risk-taking. Our work with artists frequently results in newly...

The health and safety of our visitors and staff are important to us. By completing a registration, all visitors and their guests agree to view and comply with the University of Chicago’s current COVID-19 required health requirements. All guests must wear masks for the duration of their visit, and agree to self-monitoring for symptoms. Any guest who has been potentially exposed to Covid-19 should stay home. Select 'learn more' to view the University of Chicago's required health protocols.

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  Smashing into My Heart
  Smashing into my heart looks at friendship as a condition, a model, and a metaphor for art. The artworks presented engage with regimes of care, structures of support, horizontal relationships. They...
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Hours and location

The Renaissance Society
5811 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

+1 773-702-8670

Email The Renaissance Society

https://renaissancesociety.org/

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