As part of a “Sade Day” celebration in Hyde Park on Saturday, artist Ivan Vazquez displayed his Sade-inspired paintings and digital prints at Connect Gallery. At the Silver Room nearby, fans purchased Sade-themed shirts, coasters, buttons, hats and other merch.
An accomplished artist makes a trip back home, reflecting on his roots, and sharing his story about his "Sweet Home Chicago" years.
The XL Film Fest and Summit brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience for audiences to dive into. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases, celebrate the power of storytelling through the captivating art form of cinema.
Joshua Granger was just a tot growing up on the South Side of Chicago when he saw the trailer for a B-movie that would forever change his life. The movie, “Rooftops,” which Granger later saw in its entirety and judged, in a word, “horrible,” had as its premise “this dance-fighting thing.”
The University of Chicago’s Wilma Bainbridge is getting to the bottom of what makes certain artwork memorable.
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Come celebrate and take a first look at prints by international artists celebrating the culture and history of bicycles! Chain Reaction was curated by Colossal in partnership with the Design Museum of Chicago. All print editions will be available for purchase on-site, and 10% of each print sale will benefit Blackstone Bicycle Works…..
The Chicago Art Book Fair is a showcase for emerging directions and diverse legacies within small press arts publishing. The fair features an international group of 125 arts publishers, small presses, book artists, comics artists, zinemakers and printmakers, with satellite programming and after parties. The Chicago Art Book Fair will once again convene at the historic Chicago Athletic Association at 12 S. Michigan Ave. It is free and open to the public.
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