Up Close with the Artist: Exploring the Work of Didier Mutel

Schedule

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Regenstein Library | Chicago, IL

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Join Elizabeth Frengel & Book Artist Didier Mutel for an up close look at Mutel's works within the library's collection and holdings.
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Didier Mutel has been producing artists’ books and engravings since 1989. Join us for an up close and hands on look at Mutel's works within the library's special collections and hear from the artist about the works and his unique artistic process!

Works presented will include:

The Birds of Acid

Le Cas Étrange du Dr. Jekyll et de Mr. Hyde (source of images)

Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica

R217A

My Way. 1.

Manifeste de l'acide brut.

Oiseaux : 40 croquis gravés

This event is open to all with registration and will be held in The Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center in Regenstein Library.

Event attendees without a University of Chicago ID may obtain a library entry pass on arrial by checking in at Regenstein Library’s entry desk and presenting a current, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, CityKey, state ID, or passport to confirm identity. Get more visitor information.

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Regenstein Library, 1100 East 57th Street, Chicago, United States

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