About
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground at Chicago Cultural Center.
Go if you want to encounter Chicago’s improvised-music history as an environment rather than a conventional concert or wall-text exhibition. Photographer Lauren Deutsch, filmmaker Jonathan Woods and the Tangible Sound Collaborative spread the experience across four multimedia galleries, translating the force of saxophone, bass and taiko into image, color and movement.
What to expect
Arrive early enough to make a complete circuit before the 5pm closing time. Start with a broad pass through all four galleries so you can see how photography, film, projected color and movement treat the same improvised-music tradition differently, then return to the room that rewards closer listening or viewing. Jazz followers should prioritize the exhibition’s connections to Chicago’s experimental music community and its dedication to Timuel D. Black and Fred Anderson. No additional companion events remain on the organizer’s calendar, so plan this as a self-guided exhibition visit.
Good to know
- The exhibition is open daily from 10am-5pm through Sunday, November 8.
- Admission to the exhibition is free.
- The experience occupies four multimedia galleries and was created by Lauren Deutsch, Jonathan Woods and the Tangible Sound Collaborative.
- The organizer currently lists no remaining companion performances or talks, so plan to visit the exhibition itself.
Common questions
Is the exhibition free?
Yes. Chicago’s official tourism calendar lists free admission for the exhibition.
What are the remaining hours?
It is open daily from 10am-5pm through its final day, Sunday, November 8.
What kind of exhibition is it?
It is a four-gallery immersive experience using photography, film and other multimedia to interpret Chicago’s creative improvised-music legacy.
Who created Tangible Sound?
Photographer Lauren Deutsch, filmmaker Jonathan Woods and the Tangible Sound Collaborative created the exhibition.
Are any live performances still scheduled?
The organizer’s event calendar currently says there are no upcoming companion events, so visit for the exhibition itself.