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Yes, You May Touch the Art—but Touch Wisely
Tom Torluemke’s new mural is viewer activated.
Terry Adkins Imagines ‘Black Beethoven’
The multimedia artist’s new Block Museum exhibit ponders gaps in our memory of history
Jeanne Gang Will Probably Save the Planet
On January 17, I had the chance to watch the MacArthur “genius” Jeanne Gang flip through a PowerPoint of her recent and forthcoming urban design projects...
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Behind the scenes of our local art museums
It’s a Downer, But It’s a Wonder
Over a decade in the making, Consuming Spirits, Chris Sullivan’s animated film screens at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
For Carrie Secrist, It’s Time to Change Direction. Again
Carrie Secrist Gallery: After 20 Years of Success, Time for Reinvention
Ruin Porn or Realism? Why Chicago’s Artists Are Obsessed with Detroit
What is it about the Motor City that keeps inspiring the artists in Chicago?
From Brunch to Art Nouveau: Restaurateur Jerry Suqi Tries His Hand at Art Dealing
Thanks to the efforts of Jerry Suqi, the Century Guild shows off some high-end art: prints from Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt.
Drinking with . . . Edie Fake
The local artist previews his first Chicago solo exhibition—and takes our art critic to a hidden gay dive bar.