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August 21, 2026 - February 28, 2027
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
Curated by: Mya Lewis
Exhibition Page Link
“To Be Remembered: Woven Matters of the Heart embraces the reflective ways in which five contemporary textile artists illuminate their rich interior worlds through their unique fiber practices. The artists: ebere agwuncha, Nnaemeka Ekwelum, Hale Ekinci, Josué Esaú, and Thương Hoài Trần each visually intertwine time, memory, and emotion to conjure deeply felt histories across spatial geographies, venerating the cultural traces that connect us to the motherlands.” Read the full statement on the webpage.
Upcoming Events:
- Artist Talk - Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2-3 p.m. Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
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meditation on: sculptural portals, a visual lecture by ebere agwuncha - Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12:30-2 p.m., Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North.
- Woven Vessel Workshop with ebere agwuncha - Saturday, October 17, 2026, Noon - 2 p.m., Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
Upcoming Exhibition, TBA
I will be showing work in a group exhibition at Mendocino Art Center in California this November. Details to come!
recent ongoings
i am excited to officially share that @woventogether_chicago will be offering free basket weaving classes with the @chicagopubliclibrary system this summer! it is a dream to be collaborating with CPL truly.
about ~~~ Join the artist @ebere_agwuncha for a basket weaving workshop pulling visual inspiration from select African art publications of the Chicago Public Library database. For each CPL location, visitors [18+] will use an art publication to inspire their woven creations through selecting the color, pattern, and adornments. This workshop is beginner friendly, and materials will be provided by the library.
Link to Event