Sarah Elizabeth Lewis’s exhibition shifts attention from the image of Till’s murder to the life he might have lived, using photography to consider freedom and possibility.
What to expect
A collection-based photography exhibition at Columbia College Chicago, with images inviting reflection on the decades and everyday experiences Till never reached.
Good to know
- Admission to MoCP is free.
- Selected Friday and Saturday visits run from 10 AM to 5 PM.
- The museum is closed Sundays and major holidays.
- Enter Columbia College Chicago at 600 South Michigan Avenue.
- Street-level entrances and elevators provide access to the galleries.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Is this an exhibition about the photograph of Till’s murder?
It asks a different question: what life might Till have experienced, explored through photographs from the museum’s collection?
How long is the exhibition on view?
September 10 through December 19, 2026; check museum hours when planning a visit.
