John David Mooney Foundation

Promotion of Public Art through Involvement in the Public Art Process. Activation of the Concept of Art as an Energizing Force in Society. Advanced Study in the Fine Arts for Graduates and Mid-Career Professionals. Dialogue between the Global Community...

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@uwm School of Architecture and Urban Planning at the John David Mooney Foundation: 114 West Kinzie Street Chicago, IL 60654. Marcus Prize Announcement 10-15-15. 

Photo Credit: Marit Gamberg 

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“Una Mostra da Napoli” – Opening, June 11, 5:30-7:30 pm

This June, the Foundation will present a special exhibition opening Thursday, June 11, of two artists from Naples, Italy, the work of painter, Gennaro Regina, and filmmaker Sharunya Galickaite-Varriale.

The source of Gennaro Regina’s inspiration is Vesuvius and in counterpoint to the Bay of Naples, elicits the very tension, between beauty experienced now and the momentous force of the unknown.

Sharunya, a filmmaker, producer, and director, will offer a special treat with the screening of her animated independent film, “Sebastian,” as well as some of newest and yet unrealized films.

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andar PERUANO: Opening, May 7, 5:30-7:00 pm

Peruvian photographer Ana Maria Garcia-Montero will present an exhibition of color photographs of the iconic Peruvian Paso horse, considered a Cultural Heritage of Peru.  Ana Maria invites the world to see this majestic creature in the quietness of their farms, the ritual of daily training, or their jaunts through rural coastlines.  

We are very pleased to welcome the Ambassador of Peru, Dr. Luis Miguel Castilla, and the Consul General of Peru, Augustin De Madalengoitia, who will open this exhibition.

Workshops with Columbia College will be held at the Foundation.

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Visionary Drawing to Plzeň Biennial: Now through May 1, 2015

The John David Mooney Foundation is pleased to extend their current exhibition Visionary Drawing to Plzeň Biennial, curated by Jaak Jürisson, Architect and Adjunct Associate Professor at of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, through May 1. Featuring large format drawings and works on paper by a variety of artists whose works were submitted to the Plzeň International Biennial of Drawing 2014, European Union, the work spans a range of explorations from linear and mixed abstractions to apocalyptic visualizations of architecture and urbanity.  

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"Visionary Drawings"

Chicago's Entries to the International Biennial of Drawing Pilsen, curated by Jaak Jurisson. Opened on Thursday, April 16th. All very honored by the presence of a Franz Schulze, artist, art critic, and author. Photograhy by David and Jaak Jurisson.

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"Relaxing Figure" by Joe Fournier

Visionary Drawings

Chicago's Entries to the International Biennial of Drawing Pilsen

curated by Jaak Jurisson

Opening Thursday, April 16, 2015 5:30 - 8:30pm

Exhibition extends through April 29, 2015

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View of Corkfrom Audley Place, John Butts c.  1750, Irish School, The Crawford Gallery of Art, Cork

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A Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend Reminder

PETER MURRAY

Director of the Crawford Gallery of Art, Cork, Ireland will present

Aspects of Contemporary and 20th Century Irish Art in the Crawford’s Collection

4pm, Sunday, March 15, 2015

John David Mooney Foundation • International Currents Gallery

114 West Kinzie, Chicago, IL 60654

Reception follows the talk

Peter Murray has diligently acquired recent Irish art for the Crawford.  He is author of Three Centuries of Irish Art, a book highlighting over 100 works from the Crawford art collection.  He is co-editor of Vol. V. of the recently published Yale University Press Art and Architecture, a major multi-volume publication that documents Irish art history from medieval times onward.

The Crawford’s holdings in 18th and 19th century art closely parallel The Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition, which opens on March 17, Ireland: Crossroads of Art and Design, 1690-1840.  The View of Cork from Audley Place by John Butts, circa 1750, from the Crawford’s Collection is such an example.

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Father Zerafa with David Lade at his home, where Mr. Lade hosted the reception for the Union League Club of Chicago's Annual Photo Contest.

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Father Zerafa giving a talk The Case of the Kidnapped Caravaggio for the Cigar Society of Chicago in the lounge at Iwan Ries.

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The opening reception for 'as others see us' hosted by the Chicago Scots.

The exhibit will be on display until the end of June.

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Father Zerafa discussing Caravaggio with scholar Thomas O'Gorman and Rosie O'Neil over lunch at RL.

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Father Zerafa lectures on Caravaggio and the theft and recovery of St. Jerome Writing at the Oak Park Art League, followed by drinks with Executive Director Julie Carpenter and Board President John Chapin. 

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The foundation staff and Father Zerafa visit Oak Park for a private tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple.

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Father Zerafa's lecture at the John David Mooney Foundation.

Photos by David Lade.

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Father Zerafa talking at the foundation about recovering the stolen Caravaggio painting St. Jerome Writing.

Photos by John White.