Edgar Calel: Corn Mountain of Life (Ixim Juyu K’aslem) event image
Art Institute of Chicago, Bluhm Family Terrace, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop

Edgar Calel: Corn Mountain of Life (Ixim Juyu K’aslem)

Edgar Calel brings Maya-Kaqchikel community life and ceremonial meaning to the Art Institute’s terrace.

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The installation offers a way to consider community and ceremony through Calel’s own cultural connections. Its terrace setting also gives the visit a distinct destination within the museum.

What to expect

An installation on the Bluhm Family Terrace, on view through September 13.

Good to know

  • Head to the Bluhm Family Terrace.
  • The listed run ends September 13.
  • Check terrace access with the museum.
  • Use museum admission information to plan your visit.

Common questions

Who is the artist?

Edgar Calel, a Guatemala-born artist drawing on his Maya-Kaqchikel family and community.

Is this a scheduled performance?

The listing describes an installation on view at the museum.