Visiting Artist Colloquium: Chris Bradley

Schedule

Wed Apr 29 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:15 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Chazen Museum of Art | Madison, WI

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Part of the Art Department's weekly visiting artist lecture series.
About this Event

Chris Bradley is an artist based in Chicago, Illinois. Over the past two decades, Bradley has developed a sculptural language around representation, poetics of ordinary subjects, trompe l’oeil techniques, and exhibition as a site for the imagination. He uses this creative language to encourage his audience to practice the suspension of disbelief as a method for reconsidering and understanding this shared common world.

Bradley has presented his work in solo exhibitions at Ackerman Clarke Gallery, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Shane Campbell Gallery, Roberto Paradise, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Raleigh, and has been included in group shows at the Chicago Architecture Biennial 2023, the Renaissance Society, Atlanta Contemporary, the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, and the NRW-Forum. He received his MFA degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2017, he was the recipient of the Meier Achievement Award. In addition to his studio practice, he is an instructor of sculpture at the University of Chicago. chrisbradley.us


About the Visiting Artist Colloquium:

The Art Department Colloquium is a series supported by the Anonymous Fund and the Brittingham Trust. Visiting Artist lectures are held every Wednesday during the academic year, and are free and open to the public.

RSVPs recommended. Walk-ins welcome as capacity alllows.



Frequently Asked Questions:

Where should I park?

There are several parking garages within a few blocks of the museum. Limited accessible parking stalls are located in front of the building. Contact UW Transportation Services for more information: https://transportation.wisc.edu/visitor-parking/. We are also on several Madison Metro bus routes, and BCycle stations are nearby.


Where at the museum is this event?

This event will take place in the Chazen's Auditorium.


Can I call if I have questions?

Yes! You can call the welcome desk to speak with our Visitor Services team at 608-263-2246.



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Chazen Museum of Art, 750 University Avenue, Madison, United States

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