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City of Chicago :: Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen

If you get the chance to go to the (Feb. 5th) opening weekend, this would be one of the art exhibits to see this century! STEM, STEAM, and art all rolled into one.

link: City of Chicago :: Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen



City of Chicago :: Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen at the Chicago Cultural Center

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