
Chicago Lakefront Festival
1977 · Lithograph on white wove paper
Image: 39.9 × 59.4 cm (15 3/4 × 23 7/16 in.); Sheet: 44.9 × 64.8 cm (17 11/16 × 25 9/16 in.)
Art Institute of Chicago

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John David Mooney creates large-scale public sculptures and light installations informed by astronomy, science, and the specific histories and environments of their sites. Based in Chicago, his work responds directly to place and landscape, translating celestial and natural phenomena into monumental forms. His practice bridges art and environmental awareness through site-responsive interventions.
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