Joe Flamm’s Tattoo Artist

The executive chef at Spiaggia shares his ink guru.

Artist Nikko Washington’s Bittersweet Homecoming

The Hyde Park native — and creative force behind album designs for musicians like Noname and Towkio — discusses an ongoing solo show and growing pains.

Kelly Boner Curates Drag as Fine Art

Fulfilled Fantasies: Contemporary Chicago Drag Works opens at Columbia February 28.

Jeanette Andrews Is No Ordinary Magician

Watch the sensory illusionist perform February 26 at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Nature Is Chaos

Graphic novelist Lucy Knisley chronicled the humor and weirdness of pregnancy  — even after having a baby almost killed her.

Don’t Miss This Meditative Performance at the Bean Next Week

A haunting dance by Norwegian choreographer Ingri Fiksdal will unfold in Millennium Park starting Monday

How Northwestern Got Its Hands on Rare Medieval African Art

The Underground Railroad Through the Eyes of Dawoud Bey

The Hyde Park artist’s new work evokes the furtive journeys of fugitive slaves.

An Artist Addresses the Field Museum’s Problematic Native American Hall

Chris Pappan’s installation is part of the museum’s ongoing effort to better represent indigenous stories

Why Anthony Rayson, Anarchist Grandpa, Sends Zines to Prison

For years, the self-made publications have been relegated to art circles. But Rayson, in collaboration with DePaul, has found a new use for the retro medium.