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See the darker side of the City of Light at the University of Chicago.

Thursday Feb 04, 2010.     By Centerstage Chicago Staff

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The Darker Side of Light: Arts of Privacy, 1850-1900
Runs February 11 - June 13 at Smart Museum of Art
Paris in the latter half of the 19th Century was not all bustling streets and lively cafes, despite what most Impressionist art from that time shows. In reality, the "City of Light" had a darker side, one captured in the private, shadowy works of lesser-known artists like Felix Bracquemond and Charles Meryon. We saw this show at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and can confirm its eerie quality (if confusing setup). The exhibit opens to the public with a reception and lecture on February 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Treasure of Ulysses Davis
Runs February 12 - May 15 at Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Edward Scissorhands isn't the only snipper with an eye for art; Savannah barber Ulysses Davis spent much of his free time carving refined sculptures, 109 of which will be on display in this special exhibit.