Sculptor Michael Rakowitz Recreates Looted Artifacts Using Iraqi Food Packaging

Cultural contradictions course through the political sculptures of this Northwestern professor of Arab and Jewish descent.

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Three Must-See Events at the Chicago Architecture Biennial

See works by local artists, reimaginings of Tribune Tower, and more.

What Happens When Two Geniuses Collide? We Asked Jeanne Gang and Nick Cave

We talked to the Aqua architect and the artist behind Soundsuits about their first-ever collaboration and why they’re fans of each other.

Don’t Overlook the Frame

Chris Milhausen of West Town’s CMM Framing, which caters to some of the city’s most prominent galleries, collectors, and artists, offers a primer on his craft by explaining how he handled four very different works.

Zig Instead of Zag

Follow Your Handheld Curators

No one has time to go to every opening in town, but lucky for you Instagram has emerged as a window into the tastes and obsessions of some of the city’s most influential art-scene insiders. Here are three feeds to follow.

Cut Out the Middle Man

A gallery’s take—typically 50 percent—inflates prices. Here are four critically praised independent Chicago artists who will sell directly to you.

Buy for Love, Not Profit

Look for No-Fee Galleries