teamLab is known for immersive digital rooms that react to the people inside them, and this is the first time the collective has shown in the Midwest. The Smart pairs well-known works with new pieces made for Chicago, and it charges nothing to get in. This is the show's first weekend, so it is a chance to see it before word spreads.
What to expect
Digital installations that fill whole rooms, with work spanning the collective's twenty-five years. The museum says the works blur the line between viewer and artwork, so expect the pieces to change as people move through them.
Good to know
- The museum lists its hours as Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed Monday.
- The Smart says admission is always free.
- The museum is on the University of Chicago campus at 5550 S. Greenwood Ave.
Also in Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Side
Common questions
Does it cost anything?
No. The Smart Museum says admission is always free.
When is it open this weekend?
Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., per the museum's posted hours.