“Infantry with beast,” 2012 by Jane Alexander/Photo: Mario Todeschini

1

Nathaniel Mary Quinn and Gregory Huebner: The Hand That Guides
(Arts + Public Life)
The art-world sensation Quinn, raised in Chicago’s Robert Taylor Homes, returns to his hometown in a joint exhibition with his mentor, Huebner.
Opens October 30

2
Pastels Chicago
(Art Center Highland Park)
A biannual national juried exhibition of all things soft pastel.
Opens October 31

3
Cody Hudson: New Travelers
(Andrew Rafacz)
The multifaceted artist and designer follows up his Bulls x MCA collaboration with new sculptures and paintings.
Opens November 7

4
Luísa Jacinto: Things Change Quickly
(Document)
The Lisbon-based artist’s Document debut explores “the protocols of the image, narrative fragmentation and simulation, the excess of evidence and obscuration.”
Opens November 7

5
Jane Alexander: Infantry with beast
(Art Institute of Chicago)
This eerie and epic installation from the South African artist features twenty-seven dog-headed humanoids and a diminutive beast.
Opens November 15

Note: The José Lerma exhibition at Patron that was included in the November print edition was postponed after presstime.