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Artist Talk | Thu, July 16, 6PM | Goethe-Institut In Conversation: Maya Nguyen

Join us for an artist talk by Maya Nguyen, whose exhibition LATERAL ENTRANT is currently on view at the Goethe-Institut Chicago. Nguyen will explore her multidisciplinary practice and creative process.
Light refreshments will be served.

Upcoming public viewing hours:
Wed, July 08, 12-5PM
Sat, July 18, 1-6PM
Wed, July 22, 12-5PM

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Three countries, one tournament: the Men’s Soccer World Cup in North America becomes a stage for cultural encounters—between stadiums and streets, migration and myth, commerce and community. Even after Germany's exit, our Gegenüber issue is worth exploring — available in German, English, French, and Spanish. And of course: cheering on the host nations, including the USA!

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Gegenüber Magazine

Gegenüber connects perspectives from across (German:gegenüber) the Atlantic, in Germany and North America. Our editorial team and contributors from Canada, Cuba, Mexico, Germany, and the United States offer balanced perspectives with multimedia pieces on societal issues, art, business, and science.Gegenüber tackles transatlantic topics, regional quirks, and common denominators, offering a political interpretation of culture and a cultural interpretation of politics.

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