Percival Everett ‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “James” is up for another literary honor. Everett’s dramatic retelling of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of ...

Politics / Books & the Arts / Our art critic visits the Smithsonian American Art Museum to get a closer look at the Trump ...

Two groundbreaking exhibitions in Chicago explore the shift in portrayals of same-sex attraction. They are being staged at a ...

Preston Perry is 39 years old, born on July 7, 1986. An acclaimed American spoken word artist, Christian apologist ...

Chicago has approved funding for the construction of the first urban Native American-inspired affordable housing project, known as Jigzibik, which will contain 45 affordable rentals and is a ...

Artists on the South and West sides rely on free or subsidized community housing and the support of mission-driven arts ...

It had a short and contentious existence, but the Wall of Respect has an outsize influence and importance. In 1967, a group of African American artists formed the Organization for Black American ...

Magnificent Mile in Streeterville has long been home to designer fashion, Michelin-starred dining, and annual an Art Festival. Soon, the famed district will enchant visitors with a sprawling $50 ...

‘The First Homosexuals’ showcases 300 queer artworks amid ‘rise of homophobic politics’ Chicago may be the only place to see the ambitious and privately funded exhibition, which disrupts ...

Building his collection since 2017, Irving Park's Chris Craft said he appreciates the willingness of EXPO Chicago gallerists to show him the ropes of the often-exclusive art industry.

BALLET 5:8 in Chicago is celebrating the contributions of Black and Latina artists in a new performance. The performance features, ballet, contemporary and street dance along with the spoken word ...

Chicago City Council meeting on controversial art gets heated CHICAGO (CBS) -- A piece of art at the Chicago Cultural Center set off a heated discussion in City Council Chambers Tuesday.