Obscura Day - April 9, 2011

Skin Diseases and Chromolithographs at the Chicago Surgical Museum

Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (ET)

Chicago, IL


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Event Details

Obscura Day - IMSS

See sores, chancres, and pustules galore at Chicago’s International Museum of Surgical Science, housed in historic landmark mansion on Lake Shore Drive!

In honor of Obscura Day, the Museum’s curator will present 3D stereoscopic photos, chromolithographs, and a magic lantern show depicting skin diseases in gorgeous, gruesome detail.

Then, visitors can take a look at what lies beneath the surface of the skin in OUR BODY: The Universe Within. This special exhibition of actual human bodies juxtaposes preserved whole-body and organ specimens with artifacts, artwork, and archival materials from the Museum’s permanent collection to highlight the complexity and fragility of human anatomy.

Also on view will be pulling.reaching.longing, a large-scale installation by contemporary artist Elissa Cox that uses massive organic forms made of cloth, wax, plaster, and latex to dramatize the dialogue between the surface and the structure of the body, creating a fantastical interior habitat both grand and grotesque.

Details/Special Instructions:

  • Five guided tours starting at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm
  • Probably not suitable for children

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When

Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (ET)

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Where

IMSS
1524 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago IL




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