Motherwell, Melanesia and Monsters - Artwork from the Private Collection of Mike Sobczyk, Reception and Gallery Talk

The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Reception Room FA 127, The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery FA 128, Clifford & Rita Berglund Community Room FA 129

Event Name: Motherwell, Melanesia and Monsters<br>Event State: Confirmed<br>Organization: Arts & Ideas<br>Event Locator: 2024-AASGAK<br><br><p>Lewis Alumnus, Mike Sobczyk, will discuss his private art collection in an informal talk with a wine and cheese reception. Mike Sobczyk graduated from Lewis College (now Lewis University) in 1970. He became interested in ethnographic art, mostly from New Guinea, by frequently visiting the Field Museum from a young age. Mike gained more knowledge on New Guinea and contemporary art when an architect friend recommended that he visit the many Chicago art galleries. This exhibition consists of works collected from the late 1970s through the present time. After the talk, there will time for questions from the audience.</p>

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