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Exhibitions

Adláteres and the Unexpected Journey :  Works by Carmen Chami

July 1, 2021 – January 16, 2022
Adlteres Migrantes Oil On Canvas 46x30 In 2019
Carmen Chami (b. 1974, Mexico City), Adláteres Migrantes (Migrant minions), 2019, oil on canvas / óleo sobre tela, Courtesy of the artist

Through her extensive understanding of Mexican Baroque painting and figurative style, Carmen Chami (b.1974, Mexico City) creates artwork that reveals unintended journeys with travelers who are compelled to join in – whether voluntarily, out of complaisance, or necessity. Likewise, Adláteres (Minions) and the Unexpected Journey illustrates Carmen Chami’s love of compelling narratives where she provides each character a voice as she enters into their innermost world. 

Participating Artists

Carmen Chami

Curator

Dolores Mercado

Organizing Institution

National Museum of Mexican Art

Displayed at

Xicágo Gallery

Gallery VIews

All images below are a glimpse into the exhibition for those who could not attend in person. Photo credit: Michael Tropea

Virtual Tour

Resource Listing

Exhibition Highlights

  • 2 painting on gray wall with introduction text on wall to the left.
    1 / 4Gallery view of Adláteres and the Unexpected Journey: Works by Carmen Chami
  • Introductory text with 4 paintings on left side.
    2 / 4Gallery view of Adláteres and the Unexpected Journey: Works by Carmen Chami
  • 9 paintings in different sizes on light gray wall.
    3 / 4Gallery view of Adláteres and the Unexpected Journey: Works by Carmen Chami
  • Gallery view of two wall displaying paintings.
    4 / 4Gallery view of Adláteres and the Unexpected Journey: Works by Carmen Chami

Files Listing

City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Chicago Park District
Illinois Arts Council Agency

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