Art of Culture

During the run of Omar experience work by African sculpture artist, Stephen “Sayo” Olalekan. Olalekan’s work physically demonstrates the tension between external and internal identity, between ease and tension, as you can see in his piece Resonance with The Inner Man on display along with representation of additional pieces in the Rice Grand Foyer.

Explore The Art of Culture, an exhibit in the Grand Foyer and Mezzanine celebrating Japanese, Mexican, and African American cultural traditions through visual art. The exhibit deepens the connection to Lyric Opera of Chicago productions Madama Butterfly, El último sueño de Frida y Diego, and safronia, featuring works by Meredith Stein inspired by geisha culture, Mexican American artist Carina Yepez, and selections from Vanessa Charlot’s Down in the Delta. Arrive early to experience this special showcase that brings cultural history and contemporary artistry into conversation with the stories on stage. Helping to bring this exhibit to life, we are proud to partner with the Floating World Gallery.