Calendar of Events
TEA WITH THE JESUITS
Immersion Education in Belize:
Pedagogical Opportunities in
Ecology and Spirituality
Friday, November 7, 3:00 p.m.
Free with museum admission
Stephen Mitten, S.J., from Loyola’s
Institute of Environmental Sustainability
will focus on sustainability issues and
educational pedagogy as it pertains to
conservation of our earth’s biodiversity.
Neapolitan Crèche: A Holiday
Gift to the City of Chicago*
Saturday, November 8, 11:00 a.m.
$15 • Members & LUC: $10
In 2012, a year after being named the Searle
Chair and Curator of the Department
of Medieval through Modern European
Painting and Sculpture at the Art Institute
of Chicago, Sylvain Bellenger made
a bold move, and acquired an 18th-
century Neapolitan crèche. The work
features over 200 intricately carved
figures dressed in the finest of Italian
clothing, and includes more than 50
animals and 41 items of food and drink.
The Nativity takes place in an ornate
Baroque cabinet with an elaborately
painted backdrop. Enjoy learning
how Bellenger, former Chief Curator
of National Heritage at the Institut
National d’Histoire de l’Art in Paris,
decided to start a new annual Christmas
tradition in Chicago with his purchase.
*This event will take place in Beane Hall,
13th Floor, 111 E. Pearson Street. Time is
subject to change. RSVP required—space is
limited.
Opening Reception
Thursday, November 20,
5:30–7:30 p.m.
$15 • Members & LUC: Free
Join us to celebrate the opening of
Art
and Faith of the Crèche: The Collection of
James and Emilia Govan
and
Swaddled
in Stone: Shona Sculptures of the Holy
Family
.
Meet the Collector
Saturday, November 22, 11:15 a.m.
Free with museum admission
James Govan began collecting crèches
with his late wife, Emilia, in the 1970s.
To date, he has amassed more than 500
crèches from over 100 countries and
cultures. Stop in and enjoy this informal
tour with Mr. Govan as he discusses
his favorite pieces and the fascinating
stories behind them.
The BMO Harris Bank
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Saturday, November 22,
2:00–6:00 p.m.
Free
Stop by LUMA to warm up! Enjoy hot
chocolate, free admission, and 15%
off Museum Shop purchases. LUMA’s
annual holiday exhibition
Art and
Faith of the Crèche: The Collection of
James and Emilia Govan
will be on
view, featuring over 100 nativities from
around the world, along with
Swaddled
in Stone: Shona Sculptures of the Holy
Family
.
Zimbabwean Stone Sculpture:
Origins and History of a
Contemporary Art Movement
Tuesday, December 2, 6:00 p.m.
$4 • Members & LUC: Free
Dr. Mark DeLancey from DePaul
University will highlight the origins
and history of the modern stone
sculpture movement in Zimbabwe.
While early enthusiasts stressed
connections with Shona sculptural
heritage and cultural traditions, more
recent scholarship emphasizes the
importance of understanding the
contemporaneous forces of missionary
training, racial prejudice, the civil war
of the late 1960s–1970s, and global
markets. Through such an approach,
the Zimbabwean stone sculpture
movement may be understood as truly
contemporary, responding to and
shaped by contemporary issues.
All events take place at LUMA, 820 N. Michigan Avenue, unless otherwise noted.
RSVP to
or 312.915.7608.
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These programs are generously
sponsored by a grant from the
Illinois Arts Council Agency.
