Sculptor Michael Rakowitz Recreates Looted Artifacts Using Iraqi Food Packaging By Jason Foumberg Cultural contradictions course through the political sculptures of this Northwestern professor of Arab and Jewish descent. Read more
Towkio Goes Hollywood (But Promises He Still Loves Chicago) By Matt Pollock This rapper, the first signed by megaproducer Rick Rubin in 20 years, is an icon in the making. Read more
Haley Fohr Embraces the Dissonant on New Circuit Des Yeux Album By Dan Hyman Indie rock’s foremost weirdo shows her vocal versatility on "Reaching for Indigo." Read more
Movement, Amplified: Visceral Dance Chicago By Brian Golden In “Pick a Chair,” the acclaimed choreographer’s daring work is paired with music by Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche. Read more
Designer Behind Chance the Rapper’s Overalls Debuts First Full Collection By Lena Singer Self-taught seamstress Sheila Rashid dreams of outfitting Celine Dion someday. Read more
Craig Robinson on Going Vegan and Teaching Music in South Chicago Interview by Mark Bazer The Chicago native brings a much-needed dose of levity to TV this fall with “Ghosted,” co-starring with Adam Scott. Read more
Dream Team of Chicago's Black Creatives Pay Homage to Gwendolyn Brooks By Brian Golden Eve Ewing, Nate Marshall, and Jamila Woods create a retrospective for the 100th birthday of Bronzeville's Bard. Read more
Is Nnedi Okorafor the Next George R.R. Martin? By Adam Morgan The author, whose previous novel is slated to become an HBO series, releases “Akata Warrior” this fall. Read more
Tanya Saracho Is Telling a "More Modern" Immigrant Story By Lena Singer The Mexican American playwright and screenwriter debuts "Fade" at Victory Gardens Theater. Read more
Signature Move Is a Queer Love Affair that Crosses Cultures and Chicago Neighborhoods By Lena Singer Old World expectations meet New World romance in Fawzia Mirza's feature film debut. Read more
