Michael Rakowitz

1
Relic
(Arts+Public Life)
Curator Ciera McKissick investigates which Black artifacts of today might inform the future in this concise group exhibition.
Through May 27

2
Bob Thompson
(Smart Museum)
This must-see exhibition surveys the late painter’s vibrantly colored, mystical figurative work.
Through May 15

3
A Site of Struggle
(The Block Museum of Art)
This sweeping group show thoughtfully explores how artists are responding to anti-Black violence in the U.S.
Through July 10

4
Michael Rakowitz
(Rhona Hoffman)
The globe-trotting Nasher Prize recipient, known for complex conceptual and sculptural work, offers his first solo presentation in Chicago in four years.
Through June 4

5
Ebere Agwuncha
(Comfort Station)
In this interactive installation—featuring ceramics, sound and video—the Chicago-based artist highlights the invisibility of clean water access.
Through May 28