EXHIBITIONISM – THE ROLLING STONES, Opens in Chicago Saturday, April 15
The Rolling Stones’ first ever major exhibition, Exhibitionism, delivered by DHL, makes its Chicago debut opening this Saturday, April 15 at Navy Pier. Exhibitionism will run a four-month engagement through July 30, 2017, proudly brought to the US by Jackson. The extraordinary exhibit includes an expanse of more than 500 rare items covering the bands influence on fashion, film, recording, art, and design, and is the largest touring exhibition of its kind ever to be staged at nearly 18,000 square feet.
The highly-anticipated Chicago engagement follows the exhibit’s global premiere in London and its star-studded U.S. premiere in NYC, both of which garnered rave reviews and drew huge crowds of music, art and fashion lovers. Exhibitionism is the first time in history the band has unlocked their vast private archive exploring the very beginning of their history to The Stones’ superstardom of today.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets range from $32- $35 for adults, $25-$27 for Students/Senior (65+)/Military and $20-$22 for juniors (ages 6-16). VIP tickets are available for $80, which includes entry to the Exhibition on two separate days (2 visits); VIP Souvenir Ticket and Lanyard; the ability to arrive on any day for any session with no advance booking; and the VIP Fast track entry lane into the exhibit.
Group tickets for 10 or more are available by calling Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at (312) 977-1710. Group tickets for 10 or more are available by calling Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at (312) 977-1710 or visiting BICGroups.com.
ABOUT EXHIBITIONISM
Exhibitionism tells the story of the most influential rock ‘n’ roll band in history, allowing visitors to experience first-hand their incredible journey from early days living together in a tiny flat to headlining the biggest stages in the world. Exhibitionism continues the Stones’ proud tradition of groundbreaking innovation combined with the highest production values.
Originated and produced by Australian-based iEC Exhibitions! with the full participation of Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie, and curated by New York native Ileen Gallagher, this highly immersive and interactive exhibition explores the Stones’ legendary career featuring over 500 rare and original items from their archive.
From their most cherished instruments, onstage and offstage clothes, valuable works of art and handwritten lyric books to personal diaries, recordings, unseen film and photos, a screening cinema and interactive recording studio that all culminate in an exciting and powerful backstage-to-onstage 3D concert experience.
Over the past 50 years, The Rolling Stones became, and have remained, one of the most culturally important acts in history. From the daring white dress worn by Mick Jagger in 1969, to the seminal Sticky Fingers (1971) album cover to their iconic tongue and lips logo, up to their chart-topping latest album Blue and Lonesome released in December 2016, The Rolling Stones have continued to break the boundaries of cultural norms throughout their incredible career.
The original works of key collaborators who helped to make the band not just musical but cultural icons are also on display, including Andy Warhol, John Pasche, who designed the band’s iconic tongue logo, fashion designers Ossie Clark and Alexander McQueen, artist Shepard Fairey, producer Don Was, and film director Martin Scorsese.
Exhibitionism gives visitors a look back at the high points of the band’s career through a new film, with a high-octane soundtrack. It then steps back into the early days, to an amazing recreation of the Edith Grove flat that Mick, Keith and Brian shared in 1962. The flat was located just off the King’s Road in London’s Chelsea neighborhood.
There is a recreation of a Stones’ recording studio complete with their original instruments, plus a “backstage” area to give fans a sense of what it truly feels like just before the band heads out on stage. A guitar gallery brings together examples of some of Keith, Ronnie and Mick’s prized instruments, including a rosewood Fender Telecaster and a Maton that Keith played on Let It Bleed, which famously disintegrated as he reached the final notes of ‘Gimme Shelter.’
Other unique items include the cassette player on which Keith famously sketched out the idea for ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’, just before falling asleep in a Florida motel room, Mick’s lyric book which features the hand written words for ‘Miss You’, ‘Hey Negrita’ and ‘Worried About You,’ Keith’s 1963 diary, and the toy drum kit that Charlie used in the recording of ‘Street Fighting Man.’
The Rolling Stones officially opened Exhibitionism, delivered by DHL, on April 5, 2016 at London’s Saatchi Gallery and played through September 4. Giving it a four-star review, The Daily Telegraph called it, “The most magnificent multi-sensory barrage of Stones ‘stuff’ you’re ever likely to encounter.” The Guardian exclaimed it as, “genuinely jaw-dropping” with the Daily Mail adding that it is “The most comprehensive and immersive insight into the band’s fascinating fifty-year history.”
Rolling Stone says Exhibitionism is “An elaborate and immersive Stones exhibit;” Good Morning America raves its “Spectacular;” Billboard says “’Exhibitionism is an enthralling look at decades of rock history that even diehards can learn from!” and People.com says “The exhibit is the closest you’ll get to hanging out with the band at key moments in their history.”
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About iEC Exhibitions!
iEC is an international entertainment, exhibitions and special events company that specializes in the concept creation, design, production and touring of unique international travelling exhibitions. iEC Directors have produced and promoted well in excess of 500 sporting and entertainment events worldwide. To date, selling in excess of 25 million tickets.
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About Tommy Hilfiger
Founded in 1985, Tommy Hilfiger is one of the world’s leading designer lifestyle brands and is internationally recognized for celebrating the essence of classic American cool style. Tommy Hilfiger is the official apparel sponsor for Exhibitionism – The Rolling Stones. “The Rolling Stones was one of the first bands I fell in love with as a kid, and their music has remained a huge source of inspiration for me,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “Throughout my career, I’ve always looked for ways to blend fashion and music, and our sponsorship of EXHIBITIONISM is another incredible opportunity to fuse our two worlds.” Hilfiger has previously sponsored the Rolling Stones’ acclaimed ‘No Security’ tour in 1999. For Exhibitionism, Tommy Hilfiger has designed a limited-edition Hilfiger Denim capsule collection of graphic t-shirts and custom jackets adorned with Rolling Stones imagery and the band’s iconic logo.
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