Curating Uncertainty: North Korea to Climate Change | A Lecture by Professor Hyungmin Pai
The Office of the Dean of Faculty, in partnership with the departments of Art History, Theory, and Criticism and Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Historic Preservation, and with support from The Korea Foundation is pleased to invite the SAIC community to a lecture by Professor Hyungmin Pai, a distinguished architectural historian, critic, and curator, on Wednesday, November 12.
Professor Pai's lecture will delve into the transformative power of curating through two of his recent visionary projects: Crow's Eye View: The Korean Peninsula, which boldly explored the architecture of both North and South Korea at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale, and Re:Folly, a groundbreaking pavilion project focused on sustainable building in the face of climate change. Highlighting the unconventional collaborations and experimental processes behind these exhibitions, Professor Pai will reveal how curatorial work can spark radical connections and innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges,…
Organization: Dean's Office. Building Address: 112 S. Michigan Ave.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
MacLean Center Ballroom.
Queers Teach This: Adam J. Greteman In Conversation With Erica Meiners
Join SAIC professor Dr. Adam J. Greteman and Dr. Erica Meiners for a public conversation about Dr. Greteman’s new book, Queers Teach This: Queer and Trans Pleasures, Politics, and Pedagogues. In a moment of educational backlash against LGBTQ+ inclusion in curriculum, this conversation invites artists, educators, students, and community members to engage and reflect on the pleasures and politics of queer and trans communities as they work to reimagine educational possibilities in schools and beyond. The conversation will examine lessons drawn from Dr. Greteman's book, such as thriving amidst adversity, and highlights how joy and resistance intersect in the classroom. Don’t miss this chance to explore what it means to teach, learn, and thrive together in these challenging times with two leading voices in queer pedagogy. Dr. Erica R. Meiners is Professor of Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies and Professor of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.
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Organization: Exhibitions. Building Address: 33 E. Washington St.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
SAIC Galleries.
Fritz Horstman: Folded Cyanotypes and Valley Sculptures
Sharing recent sculptures, videos, and works on paper, Fritz Horstman will make connections to his interests in Bauhaus pedagogy, geomorphology, voice experiments, craft, and ecology. The talk will give particular focus to Horstman's "Folded Cyanotypes" and his ongoing series of "U-Shaped Valley" sculptures and videos.
Fritz Horstman is an artist, curator, educator, and author based in Bethany, Connecticut. Recent solo shows of his Folded Cyanotypes, videos, and sculptures have been presented at the New Britain Museum of American Art in Connecticut, at Planthouse in New York, and at Municipal Bonds in San Francisco. Education Director at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, he has curated exhibitions across Europe and the United States, including "Anni Albers: In Thread and On Paper" last year at the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, TX. He has lectured and given workshops at Yale University, Harvard University, l'École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Lebanese American University in Beirut, The Royal Academy…
Organization: Fiber and Material Studies. Building Address: 37 S. Wabash Ave.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
2025 Holiday Art Sale
Celebrate creativity, community, and the season of giving. 120 SAIC students (both undergraduate and graduate) will have work available for purchase with the artists receiving 100 percent of their sales. From paintings to jewelry, each one-of-a-kind piece is handcrafted. Whether you're looking for unique holiday gifts or simply want to support local artists, this event is the perfect opportunity. The SAIC Holiday Art Sale is free and open to the public.
Organization: Campus Life. Building Address: 112 S. Michigan Ave.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
MacLean Center Ballroom, MacLean Lobby - Tabling Area.