175 Days to Love Chicago: The Flag and Seal Revisited

175 Days to Love Chicago > Flag and Seal Revisited

The Flag and Seal Revisited  is a special additional component of the Pulled, Pressed & Printed exhibition in honor of Chicago’s 175th birthday, celebrated on March 4. This section of the exhibition highlights artworks that riff on Chicago’s flag and the city seal design. New works will be added to this section throughout the run. The exhibit features a brief history of Chicago’s flag and seal written by Tim Samuelson, cultural historian for the City of Chicago. 

Pulled, Pressed & Printed, Chicago and The Flag and Seal Revisited both focus on etching, engraving and screenprinting from a variety of Chicago printing presses and independent artists.

The Flag and Seal Revisited will run through May 21. 

 Related Events:

• Pulled, Pressed & Printed, Chicago, Expo 72,
  January 27 – May 21, 2012

• The Wroclaw School of Printmaking - Chicago Cultural Center,
  January 14 – March 24, 2012

175 Days to Love Chicago celebrates Chicago's 175th birthday with an exciting 175-day-series of programs, promotions, and fun history. Launching on the 175th anniversary of the city's incorporation on March 4 and continuing through August 26, 2012, this cultural calendar offers visitors and residents exciting opportunities to explore Chicago everyday. From special events to special packages at local hotels, the campaign showcases the breadth and vibrancy of Chicago's cultural landscape.