Architectural Head Games

The Exhibition

This exhibition showcases a unique collection of architect-designed headpieces created for the Architects' Guild of the 2024 Arts in the Dark Parade. Inspired by favorite spatial moments in Chicago—ranging from iconic buildings to personal architectural experiences—each piece reflects an inventive interpretation of the city's built environment. Using a variety of materials, colors and forms, these wearable designs highlight the intersection of architecture, creativity and self-expression. The headpieces were designed to be both visually striking and structurally sound, balancing form, function and movement as they made their way down State Street. Architectural Head Games offers a closer look at the craftsmanship and inspiration behind the project, celebrating architecture’s role in shaping the imagination.

Thank You to the Contributing Architects of the Inaugural Architects' Guild:

Adam Fogel, Akima Brackeen, Alina Nazmeeva, Annabell Ren, Antonio Torres, Chana Haouzi, Dillon Pranger, Elizabeth Blasius, Ella Edelstein, Jan Concepcion, Emerson Rice, Emmett Mach, Eve Fineman, Hamza Sadiq, Hope Dinsmore, James Silvestro, Jason Meyering, Jessie LaFree, John Wagner, Joseph Altshuler, Josh Mings, Juan Suarez, Katherine Darnstadt, Kirsten Landmark Masih, Krista Weir, Lindsey Krug, Michal Ojrzanowski, Monica Chadha, Myles Emmons, Nootan Bharani, Palmyra Geraki, Philana Quan, Robert Becker, Rogelio Cadena, Samantha Rich, Sharon Xu, Tony Hurtig, Trent Fredrickson, Uthman Olowa, Vero Rose Smith, Vincent Calabro, Wei Yu, Zack Morrison

Exhibition Curators:

Eve Fineman and Chana Haouzi

Exhibition Design:

Architecture for Public Benefit

Graphic Design:

Architecture for Public Benefit

Vision and Concept for Architects' Guild:

Mark Kelly, Artistic Director of Arts in the Dark

Chana Haouzi, Founder of Architecture for Public Benefit

Architects' Guild Photographer:

Erielle Bakkum Photography