Main Library Exhibits Calendar

This calendar lists exhibits in the Marshall Gallery, Floor 1 North-South Corridor, and Floor 2 Circulation area.  Exhibits may be viewed when the Main Library is open; check Library website for current hours.

John Cage: Dichotomies of Composition

Apr 1, 2026 - Apr 28, 2026   All Day
Library Gallery
Exhibition
Sponsor
Student Life and Culture Archives
Contact
Abigail Bowers
E-Mail
abowers3@illinois.edu

John Cage (1912-1992) was a pioneer of electronic music, with compositions that both shocked and delighted audiences. His work with the School of Music’s Experimental Music Studios included a chaotic piece titled HPSCHD, premiered in 1969 at the State Farm Center. This composition is featured in contrast to Cage’s infamous and controversial work, 4’33.” “John Cage: Dichotomies of Composition” compares these two pieces, which are sonically opposed but share a common dependence on chance in their performances. 

This exhibit was the winning proposal of the 2026 Graduate Student Exhibition Contest and will be on display in the Library Gallery throughout the month of April.  

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