MISSION OF THE SECRET HISTORIES MUSEUM
The Secret Histories Museum discovers and presents historical evidence in order
to seek understanding of ourselves and our world in between history and the
future. The mission of the museum is to deepen the understanding of past choices;
present circumstances and future possibilities; strengthen the bonds of community;
and facilitate solutions to common problems.
Secret Histories Museum
3636 S Iron St
Second floor
Chicago Il 60409
Phone: 773.837.0145
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 5pm
Friday
October 28
Opening of Secret Histories Museum
Iron Studios
3636 S. Iron St. 2nd Floor
$8
6pm Opening of Secret Histories Museum
6-10 pm Lectures, Videos, Fluxus Performances and Demonstrations
8pm Secret History by Jon Løvøen
10pm Members of Mahjongg, Pointy Pointy, Lazer Crystal, The Chandeliers, and
Killer Whales
Secret Histories Museum
The grand opening of the Secret Histories Museum features uncovered and recovered
histories about Chicago. It includes exhibitions and educational presentations
about: Chicago’s Secret
Societies and Orders; examinations of Chicago Fluxus happenings and projects;
a recently discovered art movement called Folk ADD; examinations of red squads
and the US government’s COINTELPRO which targets American dissidents; a
utopian architecture collective from the 60’s called Archigo; and more.
Fluxus re-enactments, talks and presentations will be given at the Museum throughout
the evening.
Secret History by Jon Løvøen
A live broadcast talk show with Jon Løvøen as part of the opening
of The Secret Histories Museum.
Jon Løvøen graduated from National Academy of the Arts in Bergen,
Norway in 2002. By using role models from popular culture, Jon Løvøen's
artistic work is focusing on the role of the male artist, and his need for recognition
and popularity. The male figure has transformed from having a formative cultural
role in society, to becoming a consumer in an increasingly ornamental culture.
The successful man today is fashioned by TV and glossy magazines. This transformed
masculinity has been identified as one of the key issues in Løvøen’s
work.
This Performance is partially funded by Office of Contemporary Art, Norway.
