Yes, You May Touch the Art—but Touch Wisely By Jason Foumberg Tom Torluemke’s new mural is viewer activated. Read more
Terry Adkins Imagines ‘Black Beethoven’ By Jason Foumberg The multimedia artist’s new Block Museum exhibit ponders gaps in our memory of history Read more
Jeanne Gang Will Probably Save the Planet By Jason Foumberg 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... Read more
It’s a Downer, But It’s a Wonder By Jason Foumberg Over a decade in the making, Consuming Spirits, Chris Sullivan’s animated film screens at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Read more
For Carrie Secrist, It’s Time to Change Direction. Again By Jason Foumberg Carrie Secrist Gallery: After 20 Years of Success, Time for Reinvention Read more
Ruin Porn or Realism? Why Chicago’s Artists Are Obsessed with Detroit By Jason Foumberg What is it about the Motor City that keeps inspiring the artists in Chicago? Read more
From Brunch to Art Nouveau: Restaurateur Jerry Suqi Tries His Hand at Art Dealing By Jason Foumberg Thanks to the efforts of Jerry Suqi, the Century Guild shows off some high-end art: prints from Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt. Read more
Drinking with . . . Edie Fake By Jason Foumberg The local artist previews his first Chicago solo exhibition—and takes our art critic to a hidden gay dive bar. Read more
New on the Scene: Hauser Gallery By Jason Foumberg A new gallery from the local photographer Marc Hauser is sure to be one to watch in the Chicago art scene. Read more