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The story of Sun Ra, and his time here in Chicago, continues to unfold for old and new audiences alike. In “Sun Ra, The Substitute Words: Poetry, 1957-72,” a new exhibition created by the Corbett vs. Dempsey Gallery, the prolific and visionary Afrofuturist artist’s early poetry is considered both through the medium of its literary merit as well as in Ra’s overall musicality. Open now, the exhibition runs through April 24.

Christian Eede , March 4th, 2021 14:07 Chicago-based gallery Corbett vs. Dempsey will host the exhibition while there will also be a special 7" vinyl release Sun Ra's poetry is to be celebrated in a new exhibition at Chicago gallery Corbett vs. Dempsey. Sun Ra, The Substitute Words: Poetry, 1957-72 will use literary objects from Sun Ra's own collection, as well as various archival material to "considering Sun Ra's poetry on its own terms and in the context of the artist's innovative DIY methods." In addition to the exhibition, the gallery will also oversee the release of four books alongside...