Art
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See 80 Years of Outsider Art in Chicago
A new exhibition at the Intuit spotlights Chicago’s role in nurturing artists on the fringe.
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How John Singer Sargent Made Chicago an Art Town
The Edwardian portraitist, whose work is currently on display at the Art Institute, made an unlikely hotspot of turn-of-the-century Chicago.
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Extremely ’70s Artifacts from Johnson Publishing’s Heyday
A new exhibit at the Stony Island Arts Bank toasts the Ebony and Jet founder’s pizzazz.
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What’s the Deal with This Creepy, Beloved Statue at the Art Institute?
It’s a Chicago treasure and a favorite of museum-goers… but what does it even mean?
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How Charles White Rewrote the Black Narrative
Four decades after his death, a son of Chicago’s Black Renaissance gets a well-deserved survey at the Art Institute.
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Q&A: Ann Lui on the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale
The architect and SAIC prof is part of a big contingent of Chicagoans exploring the theme Dimensions of Citizenship at the prestigious exhibition.
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There’s a Big Fat Rager in the Loop Tonight
You’re invited—so long as you can find it.
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Heritage Auctions Is Offering Rare and Pricey Comics This Weekend
It’s too late to get Frank Frazetta’s ‘Death Dealer 6’ painting, which went for nearly $1.8 million, but there’s still plenty to bid on (or just gawk at).
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Legendary Outsider Artist Lee Godie’s Work Is for Sale—at a State Unclaimed Property Auction
The late, beloved Chicago outsider artist has been featured in the Art Institute and the Smithsonian, and now she headlines an auction by the Illinois State Treasurer.
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