Review: Through the Lens of Frank Styburski: Stunning Photos of Household Objects
Most of us don’t pay close attention to the visual details of everyday objects that we use in our home. Items such as scissors, spools of thread or clothes hangers […]
Review: The Sculptures of Dr. Charles Smith Address Racism from a Historical Perspective
The current exhibition at the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) displays the artwork of Dr. Charles Smith (born 1940) who is a sculptor, a US Marine Corps Veteran of Vietnam, and […]
Review: The Photography of Monica Kass Rogers Captures Abstract Views of Chicago Alleys
One of the most underappreciated features in Chicago is the extensive network of alleys. According to statistics from the City of Chicago, there are approximately 1,900 miles of alleys (about […]
Review: The Photography of Maura Z—An Ode to Gray
Over the past 20 years, with advances made in digital and phone cameras, many of us feel the best way to capture a scene is by taking a color photo. […]
Review: The Vibrant Art of Arturo Reyes at Triple R Gallery
It’s natural for most critics as well as the general public to categorize various forms of art. Giving labels to artistic expression can be helpful when it gives context to […]
Review: Two Exhibitions at the DePaul Art Museum Explore Race, Gender and Class Issues
A great way to spend a couple of hours this fall season is visiting the DePaul Art Museum where two new exhibitions are on display. On the main floor is […]
Review: Photo Exhibit Captures the Magic of the Blues at the Swedish American Museum
The latest exhibition at the Swedish American Museum, Great Feelings and Meetings, pays tribute to American blues music by showcasing the work of photographer Hans Ekestang who has been documenting […]
Review: Abandoned Spaces Come to Life at the Oak Park Art League
For many of us, there is a lure to abandoned spaces because they often evoke curiosity about their history while also arousing emotions of nostalgia, fear and sadness. There is […]
Review: Art That Empowers Social Change at DePaul Art Museum
The latest exhibition at the DePaul Art Museum, Remaking the Exceptional: Tea, Torture, and Reparations | Chicago to Guantánamo, explores the legal and moral implications of torture and incarceration. […]
Feature: Cornelia Arts Building Displays Compelling Variety in Open Studio Event
The Cornelia Arts Building recently held their spring open studio event where the public had the opportunity to see work by dozens of artists. The building, located at the corner […]
Gift Ideas for Art Lovers: Ten Great Art Books Published in 2021
Looking for gift ideas for art lovers in your life? Or perhaps you want to treat yourself by buying a book that will not only inspire and educate you about […]
Review: A Search for Meaning and Beauty During the Pandemic at Eat Paint Studio
In the past year, a number of visual artists, writers and musicians have been exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in our lives. Artists are not only reflecting how […]