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Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door

By Abelardo Morell

Application

Framed Art

Category

Art Museum
Installation view of "Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door". Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Installation view of "Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door". Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Installation view of "Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door". Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Installation view of "Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door". Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Location

Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
June 1 – September 3, 2013

Medium

Photography

Size

Various

Glazing

Optium Museum Acrylic®

The Challenge

  • To protect photographs during exhibition while simultaneously providing an optimal viewing experience.

The Solution

Optium Museum Acrylic®

Anti-reflective
Allows viewers to see the photographs rather than distracting reflections.

99% UV blocking
Protecting the photographs from the most damaging light wavelengths, helping prevent fading and degradation.

Acrylic is half the weight of glass and shatter resistant
Safeguards against injury and damage to art work and visitors.

Anti-static protection exceeds that of glass
Makes for safer, easier framing and less cleaning.

Abrasion resistant
A durable hard coat protects against scratches from cleaning and general exposure to the public.

The Work

Over the course of the past 25 years, Cuban-born American artist Abelardo Morell has become internationally renowned for works that employ the language of photography to explore visual surprise and wonder. This exhibition of over 100 works made from 1986 to 2013 was the first retrospective of Morell’s photographs in 15 years. The exhibit showed a range of works and series—including many newer color photographs never exhibited before.

More Info

  • For more information on the exhibition, click here.