Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
H. C. Westermann, a two-time graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, is known for his extraordinarily crafted sculptures that blend conceptualism, wit, surrealism, and offbeat anthropomorphism. His independence and skepticism toward the art world, along with his dedication to art making, made him a hero to generations of artists across the United States.
Hear from Chicago-based artists B. Ingrid Olson and Richard Rezac for a conversation moderated by Giampaolo Bianconi, Dittmer Associate Curator in Modern and Contemporary Art, about the intricacies and continued impact of Westermann’s work.
This program is generously sponsored by the Carol Given Winston Fund for Docent and Patron Education.
H. C. Westermann, a two-time graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, is known for his extraordinarily crafted sculptures that blend conceptualism, wit, surrealism, and offbeat anthropomorphism. His independence and skepticism toward the art world, along with his dedication to art making, made him a hero to generations of artists across the United States.
Hear from Chicago-based artists B. Ingrid Olson and Richard Rezac for a conversation moderated by Giampaolo Bianconi, Dittmer Associate Curator in Modern and Contemporary Art, about the intricacies and continued impact of Westermann’s work.
This program is generously sponsored by the Carol Given Winston Fund for Docent and Patron Education.
