Art
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The Best Chicago Magazine Photographs in 2017
Words alone couldn’t capture the breadth of stories we told in 2017. From wrestlers to refugees, the River to Brutalist buildings, here are the best shots of the year.
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A Year of Grieving Publicly
After Anjali Pinto’s husband died suddenly at age 30, the photographer didn’t turn inward. She turned to Instagram.
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“Craftivist” Shannon Downey Reflects on a Year of Angry Cross Stitching
The local artist, whose feminist designs have gone viral this year, explains the origin of her work and her plans for 2018.
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Meet the Photographers Behind These Stunning Art Books Today
The Museum of Contemporary Photography party features six noteworthy shooters with six gift-worthy books.
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Chicago Became an Outdoor Art Museum This Year
Local artists made our streets the city’s most exciting exhibition space.
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Exhibit Displays Rarely Seen Works by the Father of the Urban Mural
Hyde Park Art Center features art by Wall of Respect creator Bill Walker.
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The Creepiest Haunted House Is One That Makes You Think
The creators of A Memory Palace of Fear discuss how the exhibit is inspired by real-life housing nightmares, segregation, and inequality.
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This Giant Skeleton Is Crawling Over a Chicago Home and Into Your Nightmares
Kevin Byrne had really outdone himself with elaborate Halloween costumes for two decades. So he turned his attention to the house, instead.
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Chicago and Mexico City Create Art Together at Lit & Luz Festival
The festival, which pairs artists from both sister cities, kicks off tonight with a free reception that benefits Mexico City’s earthquake relief efforts.
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