center / part

The University of Chicago’s Department of Visual Arts and Logan Center Exhibitions present the 2023 MFA Thesis Exhibition center / part featuring works by CM Clemente, Ceyhun Fırat, Kyrin Hobson, Jules Koreman, Iona Bohan Liu, Jacob Pet, C. Tai Tai, and Qiuchen Wu.

Gallery hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9am–9pm / Sunday 11am–9pm. Presented by DoVA and Logan Center Exhibitions with the support of UChicago Arts and UChicago’s Graduate Student Council.

Program
Opening reception: May 5, 6–8pm

Ceyhun Fırat, Peripheral: May 10, 9am–4pm
An unofficial artist residency at the Logan Gallery.

C. Tai Tai, (swim/survival/sink/soft) TANKING: May 12, 1:30–8:30pm
Start times: 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm. Viewing from third floor terrace, N1 stairwell on second and between 6–8th floor Performance(s).

Pet, Spirit is the condition for freedom: May 15–18
Early morning activations.

The B-Sides: Studio Out Takes: May 19–April 27
A show within a show curated by Kyrin Hobson.

The B-Sides: Studio Out Takes reception: May 19, 6–8pm
A show within a show curated by Kyrin Hobson.

St. Oplogy’s Apology: May 19, 8pm
A conversation with Qiuchen Wu and Sıla Ulug, location TBD.

A Beat Happening: May 26, 7pm
Directed by CM Clemente, in collaboration with Ceyhun Fırat and Jacob Pet.

Performance evening: May 27, 6pm
Performances by Kyrin Hobson, Jules Koreman, C. Tai Tai, and Iona Liu.

In Preparation For the International Children’s Day: May 31, 8pm
Screening featuring works by C. Tai Tai, Qiuchen Wu, CM Clemente, Jules Koreman. Logan Center 201.

Closing reception + open mic: June 11, 8pm
Open mic which will be followed by an after party titled “center / party”.