Nathaniel Mary Quinn Transforms His Fractured Past into Arresting Art
The painter’s new exhibit, Nothing’s Funny, renders comedy icons in his signature disjointed style.
Contributors: Sam Worley
Six Chicago-Centric Books to Read This Summer
Kick back and sink your teeth into these new works
This Modern Master Spent His Life Bringing Black Faces to Classic Art
Where are all the black people? Kerry James Marshall says the question launched his acclaimed body of work, featured this spring at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
A New Book Recounts the Empty Bottle’s Raucous History
Musicians and writers dish in The Empty Bottle Chicago: 21+ Years of Music/Friendly/Dancing
Can the MacArthur Foundation Find Its Mojo?
From cooking up a new $100 million (!) prize to venturing deep into the U.S. justice system, MacArthur Foundation chief Julia Stasch is shaking up Chicago’s biggest philanthropy.
Grab These 10 Great Summer Reads
Look for these new beach-bag-worthy books from local authors.
Aleksandar Hemon’s New Novel Tackles Zombies
The MacArthur ‘genius’ gives zombies the brainy treatment in his madcap new novel.
Court Theatre’s The Good Book Tackles the Bible
A new play imagines how the world’s most famous book was created.
Three Podcasts You Should Check Out Now
Sad that Serial is over? Here are some replacements that you need to check out.
46 Great Things to Do This Winter
The temperatures outside may be dropping, but inside, Chicago culture is on fire. Here’s your cheat sheet.