The Living Room
Fall 2026, in collaboration with the Northwestern Athletics and Recreation community.
The Living Room at The Block is a welcoming drop-in space where you can slow down, spend time with a single work of art, and make the museum's collection part of your everyday.
At The Block, we use art to support the Northwestern student experience and as a stimulus for dialogue across campus. In Fall 2026, The Living Room highlights a multi-year campus partnership with the Northwestern Department of Athletics and Recreation and the student-athletes they support.
Each month, student-athletes, coaches, and staff select one artwork from The Block's collection and share reflection prompts inspired by their own experiences of teamwork, leadership, and identity, on and off the field. Together, they invite every visitor to discover how close looking can spark curiosity, reflection, and connection.
Whether you’re here to study, meet a friend, or take a break, The Living Room invites you to make art part of your day. Settle in and see where one artwork can take you.
Read more about The Living Room on our blog →
Read more about our partnership with Northwestern Athletics →
Image: Northwestern student-athletes meet for a close-looking session at The Block.
