Chicago History Museum Installation
Chicago, IL
Celebrating the 150 year anniversary of the Chicago HIstory Museum, Wang was commissioned to design a traveling exhibit honoring 150 of the most influential figures in Chicago's history. The first installation took place at the museum itself.
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Hundreds of Chicago public school students submitted essays nominating candidates of their choosing. Of the hundred and fifty chosen, many were political leaders, spiritual leaders, and community leaders.
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Students whose essays were chosen were photographed holding an image of their historic role models, representing our young hope for the future.
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This project was completed while Gary Wang was an Associate Professor of Architecture at Judson University. It was a collaboration between Mr. Wang as architect of Record, and with Louisiana State University students.
Project Team
Gary Wang, AIA, Architect
Architect of Record
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Collaborators
David Baird, Professor LSU
John Jacobs and John Porciau, Design + Construction Team
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Photography by David Dejong
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