The Design Museum of Chicago has opened one of its most engaging exhibitions of the season: Design on Draft: Breweries & Beyond, now on view through April 13, 2026. Showcasing how beer culture and design intersect, the exhibition explores labels, packaging, visual identity, and the spaces where beer is served. For Chicago’s design community, this is already becoming a … [Read more...] about Design on Draft: Breweries & Beyond Opens at the Design Museum of Chicago
Michael Ferro
The Disappointed Tourist Arrives at the Chicago Architecture Center
The Chicago Architecture Center is opening a moving new exhibition this fall — The Disappointed Tourist, by artist Ellen Harvey. Running from September 29, 2025, through April 26, 2026, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the places that no longer exist, and the memories that keep them alive. Michael Ferro, Chicago artist and curator, finds this project deeply … [Read more...] about The Disappointed Tourist Arrives at the Chicago Architecture Center
Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind Comes to MCA Chicago
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago is preparing to host a landmark exhibition: Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind. Running from October 18, 2025 through February 22, 2026, this major retrospective will be the only U.S. stop for the celebrated show. Originally organized by Tate Modern in London, the exhibition spans more than 200 works across multiple mediums, offering … [Read more...] about Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind Comes to MCA Chicago
Intuit Art Museum Reopens After Renovation
Michael Ferro, Chicago artist and collector, is thrilled to share the news of the reopening of the Intuit Art Museum in West Town. After a 20-month renovation, the museum has transformed into a dynamic three-floor destination for self-taught and intuitive art. Intuit Art Museum Chicago Renovation Formerly known as the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, the museum has … [Read more...] about Intuit Art Museum Reopens After Renovation
Michael Ferro Spotlights The Magnificent Mile Art Festival
Showcasing the vibrant original art pieces of 60 juried artists from across the country, The Magnificent Mile Art Festival in Chicago celebrates creativity in a variety of mediums. Michael Ferro, Chicago Art Curator, eagerly anticipates the free festival each year — and this summer 2025 is certainly no exception! The Magnificent Mile Art Festival June 21-22, 2025, from … [Read more...] about Michael Ferro Spotlights The Magnificent Mile Art Festival
