Table of Contents
1
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
6
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A full calendar of spring programs
9
EXHIBITIONS
Preview of the exhibitions opening in February
10
EDWARD GOREY IS RETURNING TO CHICAGO
Collector Thomas Michalak discusses Gorey as both an artist and author.
12
IT’S IN THE LAUGHTER
Pamela Ambrose gives insight into the humor of Gorey’s work.
14
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
Matthew Thomas Dattilo speaks about his future plans for LUMA.
16
GOLDEN ACQUISITIONS: A SPLENDID ARRAY
Jonathan Canning gives an overview of LUMA’s recent textile acquisitions.
20
RECAP
Photos from the
Art and Faith of the Crèche
opening reception and
Dr. Olivieri’s December lecture on 18th-century Neapolitan crèches
24
MUSEUM SHOP
Celebrate the art of Edward Gorey with our new array of merchandise.
28
INSIDE LUMA
A new column highlighting indulgences around Chicago and articles
featuring LUMA Stars
30
BOARD SPOTLIGHT
Vadim Katznelson talks about his life as an artist.
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