# Event Details - **Event Name**: Act One: A Century in the Making / Book Signing & Panel Discussion - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an evening of photography, conversation, and cultural reflection as Act One: A Century in the Making comes to Chicago.About this EventAct One: A Century in the MakingA book. An exhibition. A public conversation.Book Signing & Panel DiscussionJoin us for an evening of photography, conversation, and cultural reflection as Act One: A Century in the Making comes to Chicago.Bringing together the work of more than 100 internationally recognized photographers and original essays by leading scholars, Act One is a 704-page publication examining the defining issues of the first quarter of the 21st century—from climate change, public health, and human rights to democracy, race, war, technology, and globalization.Hosted at Green Relish Studios, this special event will feature a panel discussion exploring the role of photography in documenting, interpreting, and shaping our understanding of a rapidly changing world. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from contributing photographers about their experiences and process behind the images featured in the publication.Participating photographers include:Jon Lowenstein – Award-winning documentary photographer and recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, known for his work exploring migration, inequality, and the American experience.Darcy Padilla – Internationally acclaimed photojournalist and recipient of the W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography, whose work has documented issues of poverty, public health, and social justice for more than three decades.Michael Christopher Brown – Renowned photographer and author whose work from Libya, Cuba, Ukraine, and beyond has appeared in leading publications worldwide.Rob Howard – Award-winning photographer and director whose distinctive portraiture and documentary work explores identity, culture, and the human experience, with work appearing in leading publications and campaigns worldwide.Following the discussion, guests will have the opportunity to meet the photographers, have copies of Act One signed, and continue the conversation with fellow members of Chicago's creative, academic, and cultural communities.Whether you are a photographer, student, educator, journalist, or simply someone interested in the world around us, this evening offers a unique opportunity to engage with some of those bearing witness to our shared time.Thursday, September 24, 2026Chicago, IllinoisAttendance is limited to 99 guests. Advance registration is required.Tickets Available w/ Book Included. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/act-one-a-century-in-the-making-book-signing-and-panel-discussion/100001994304548590 - **Event Categories**: business, photography, health-wellness, sports, exhibitions, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Green Relish LLC - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 250, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Green Relish LLC - **lat**: 41.9176896 - **long**: -87.6995633 - **full address**: Green Relish LLC, 2902 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Act One: A Century in the Making / Book Signing & Panel Discussion - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6e09ff493c47d1c0b4859da269090b1878d76a5047623bcae46592a8e312849a-rimg-w1200-h597-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1785403870 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Act One: A Century in the Making / Book Signing & Panel Discussion being held? - **A:** Act One: A Century in the Making / Book Signing & Panel Discussion takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Green Relish LLC, 2902 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Act One: A Century in the Making / Book Signing & Panel Discussion? - **A:** Act One: A Century in the Making / Book Signing & Panel Discussion is organized by Joshua Herman. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Act One: A Century in the Making / Book Signing & Panel Discussion is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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