Coffee & Art: Coming into Character

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Coffee, conversation, great artworks. Enjoy this lively, facilitated discussion to learn more about contemporary art.

The early paintings of Chicago-based artist Jim Nutt place figures in a theatrical setting, while in his later fictional portraits, characters seem to exist in a different space—that of the portrait studio. Explore Nutt's works and what it means to "come into character" with teacher, writer, and member of the performance group Every house has a door Matthew Goulish.

No previous knowledge necessary.