Culture | Jun. 2025
THE BUZZ: JUNE 2025
By Contributor
David Hockney 25, Gallery 4
WHEN IN PARIS
Since 2014, Fondation Louis Vuitton has hosted numerous prestigious retrospectives, but this spring the iconic Paris museum is breaking new ground by inviting David Hockney to take over the whole museum for its David Hockney 25 exhibition. The distinguished 87-year-old British artist is transforming every gallery of the remarkable Frank Gehry structure with over 400 pieces spanning his prolific career. While the exhibit emphasizes his creative output from the past 25 years, Hockney has thoughtfully included significant works from his earlier periods, offering visitors a comprehensive view of his artistic evolution across seven decades. The exhibition runs now through September 1. fondationlouisvuitton.fr/en/events/david-hockney-25
STARRING ROLE
A stunning Lake Forest home steps into the spotlight for Jayson Home’s latest collection. The team at Jayson Home was looking for something special for its spring/summer catalog when they stumbled upon a real find— the beautifully preserved Adler-Elkins interiors of Lake Forest’s Suffield House. With a friendly nod from the private owner, they were able to use this incredible space as their setting. Built in 1934 for Mrs. Lola Armour, this impressive 12-bedroom estate sits on 18 acres of gorgeous gardens and showcases the brilliant partnership between famous siblings David Adler and Frances Adler Elkins, the architect-designer duo known for their timeless American style.
LAWN CHAIR LARRY
If you loved the Broadway musical, SIX, you’ll be thrilled to know the same award-winning producers are staging the North American premiere of another hot new UK hit at Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) this month. Featuring an irresistible ‘80s pop-inspired score, 42 Balloons is based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walter—a truck driver who defied the odds to achieve his lifelong dream of flying. Sitting in a lawn chair attached to 42 weather balloons, Larry ascended 16,000 feet into the sky above Los Angeles on July 2, 1982, a feat that changed his life forever. 42 Balloons opened last month and will run through June 29 at CST’s The Yard. chicagoshakes.com/42balloons
