5 November art openings to see in Chicago

Sculptures, objects and functional art (SOFA for short) take the spotlight at one of Chicago's longest continually running art fairs. Inside Navy Pier's festival hall, you'll find towering sculptures, 3D-printed furniture and more one-of-a-kind objects on display, sourced from more than 80 galleries and dealers. If you've got some extra cash, most of the items are available for purchase, but the majority of attendees come to take in the sights and connect with artists.

Marking the 100th anniversary of his death, the Art Institute celebrates the work of French sculptor Auguste Rodin, showcasing rarely-displayed sculptures and drawings sourced from private collections. The exhibition includes stunning examples of his biblical works, including likenesses of Adam and Eve cast in bronze and marble.

Hyde Park Art Center pays tribute to Bill Walker, the man behind the seminal South Side public art project "The Wall of Respect," with an exhibition of paintings and drawings that he completed between 1979 and 1984. The work was borrowed from the Chicago State University’s collection and focuses on the issues that still plague black urban communities.

For her latest solo exhibition, photographer Carrie Schneider traveled to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina to gaze at the moon. The resulting photos capture the 28-day lunar cycle on medium format film, providing a clearer look at the phenomena than you'll see in the light-polluted skies above Chicago.

Conceptual artist Cesarco uses films, videos, prints, drawings and photos to mimic the structure of a song, arranging a selection of his previous works and and two commissioned projects to communicate silences, patterns and tempo to the viewer.