Anke Loh: RenaisSENSES Gallery Opening

Join us for the Opening of RenaisSENSES: HEALING THROUGH TOUCH at Chicago’s International Museum of Surgical Science. The culmination of her 2024 Artist Residency at the museum, Loh’s research into the healing practices of Western, Eastern, and Indigenous cultures informed her latest body of work. She developed new methods to help alleviate pain with touch-sensitive textiles in the form of pillows and wall hangings. The artist’s interactive textile installations throughout the museum’s permanent exhibition space, trigger sound recordings and moving imagery when touched. Created with the aim of nurturing intergenerational bonds and healthy connections within communities, her aim is to foster a more nuanced understanding of our five senses.

About the Artist:

embraces technology as another way of communicating with the body and its environment. With a background in fashion design, she focuses on textile development and wearable technology, aligning with society and craft. Her collections have been featured in international runway shows and exhibitions including New York Fashion Week, The Centre Pompidou in Paris, Japan’s Osaka Collection Show, and the Museum of Science and Industry of Chicago. Her artistic projects, including INTERKNIT and Dressing Light, have attracted international media coverage and recognition, including being honored as a Laureate at the Festival International des Arts et de la Môde in Hyères, France.

This project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

The International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

International Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, United States