a dinner inspired by work from Mack Baker

In a stunning new exhibition, So You Want An Award Or Something? produced by Naomi Projects and curated by Justin Redding, artist Mack Baker’s contorted ceramic bodies unravel as monuments to the seven deadly sins, celebrating—rather than condemning—the liberatory nature of sin.

As part of the celebration, Kudu Social and Coquetel Collective are collaborating on a 7-course cocktail menu to accompany the 7-course dinner created by TXA TXA, in conjunction with Baker’s works and the theme of seven deadly sins.

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The exhibit is hosted at Compound Yellow in Chicago from March 22, 2025, to April 18, 2025.

opening reception

So You Want An Award Or Something? is a groundbreaking exhibition by Mack Baker that reimagines the seven deadly sins as award-worthy ceramic trophies. Through a series of seven innovative sculptures, Baker transforms traditionally condemned vices—such as Wrath, Gluttony, and Pride—into striking, tangible monuments that celebrate our inherent flaws and vulnerabilities. This provocative reinterpretation invites viewers to question societal notions of shame and to embrace imperfection as a powerful statement of authenticity.

As part of the multi-sensory experience, Kudu Social and Coquetel Collective are collaborating on a custom cocktail menu in conjunction with Baker’s works and the theme of seven deadly sins.

Hosted at Compound Yellow in Chicago from March 22, 2025, to April 18, 2025.