In the nearly four decades since this scene, Chicago has steadily continued its trajectory as a premier art hub, defined by the growing presence of high-profile artists, past and present ...

About two years ago, I — in a valiant attempt to dip my toe into Chicago’s vibrant arts scene — threw on my best black ...

Photos by Matt Reaves Courtesy of Gertie. Last weekend, Chicago’s art scene came alive with the second Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW), a four-day celebration featuring a full program of events ...

Expo Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) are pillars of Chicago’s art scene, and over the years they have become close collaborators—year-round and especially in April ...

With river views, trendy vibes, and a nightlife scene that will leave you spoiled for choice, this artsy Chicago neighborhood ...

Putting a stamp on the Chicago art scene in 2011 with its bold, colorful and even macabre pieces, this Chicago Avenue haunt is on a mission to make art accessible. So much so, in fact, it’s been ...

In the 1980s the Chicago art world was at the height of its authority. The Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago was mounting the first solo museum exhibition of work by Jeff Koons, hosting ...

It’s almost taken for granted in the art world that Chicago will forever be provincial to the coastal metropolises of New York City and Los Angeles. Abby Pucker, CC ’14, is working to fight that ...

Full of history, massive events like the Bud Billiken Parade and an ever-evolving art scene, Bronzeville is a pulsating Chicago neighborhood worth exploring. And for art enthusiasts? You could ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Rhona Hoffman, who turns 91 next month, has been a gravitational force in the Chicago art world for five decades. This spring, she will close her namesake art ...

Reset learns about the history of mail art and the current Chicago mail art scene. We take a look at how Juneteenth changed the Chicago area, and get a sneak peek into an event happening this weekend.

Located on Superior Street, it and an earlier Objects Gallery, both owned by Ann Nathan, had for decades been foundational parts of Chicago’s art scene and the cultural life of the city.