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Carrie Napolilli
Design Within Her Reach
By Carrie Napolilli
The Art Institute's new design curator, Zoë Ryan, discusses her own art collection, good luck charms, current obsessions, and more Read more
A Rebel in Retail
By Carrie Napolilli
Stephen Naparstek's eclectic background is reflected in his personal style and in his new retail venture, Bonnie & Clyde’s, a rock-’n’-roll couture boutique in Wicker Park. Read more
Lawn Ornament
By Carrie Napolilli and Cassie Walker
Whether you're headed to Ravinia or just out to the backyard, consider a few stylish picnic ideas from Oprah's event planner, Debi Lilly. Read more
Psst! There’s Art in #4A
By Joanna Topor MacKenzie and Carrie Napolilli
In turning their living rooms into exhibition spaces, some young entrepreneurs are bridging the gap between elite West Loop galleries and the emerging art scene. “It forces me to mop more,” says Katie Rashid, explaining the downside of opening an art gallery in her apartment. The upside? For an aspiring gallerist with an eye for talent: a business opportunity—plus an excuse to throw some of the best parties in town. Read more
Making a Scene
by Carrie Napolilli
“We’re cultural entrepreneurs,” says Victoria Burns, a Glencoe art adviser whose Palm Treo is filled with names like Peter Sellars and Lawrence Weschler. Burns is using that device to help breathe new life into Art Chicago, the important local showcase that nearly expired last year. Read more