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A Visit To Theaster Gates's <em>13th Ballad</em> at the MCA Today

A Visit To Theaster Gates’s 13th Ballad at the MCA Today

This preview visit to the much-anticipated exhibition showed how Gates planned his "activation" of the MCA'a atrium.

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The Graham Foundation Is a Great Place To Find Obscure Art Magazines

The Graham Foundation Is a Great Place To Find Obscure Art Magazines

The latest issue of Icon and Clog's special on Brutalism are both for sale at this Gold Coast mansion.

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Logan Square Is a Hotbed of Contemporary Art

Logan Square Is a Hotbed of Contemporary Art

See major names in Chicago art at Hairpin Arts Center's new exhibition, and exhibits from Northwestern's Kelly Kacynzski and silkscreen superduo Sonnenzimmer at Comfort Station.

Posted May 9, 2013, at 4:43 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
See the 16 Best Art Gallery Shows in Chicago Right Now

See the 16 Best Art Gallery Shows in Chicago Right Now

Bert Green Fine Art, Kavi Gupta Gallery, Shane Campbell Gallery, and more

Posted May 9, 2013, at 11:05 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Is Chicago Ready for William Pope.L?

Is Chicago Ready for William Pope.L?

The artist's Forlesen exhibit at the University of Chicago might look like porn, but it's really about race.

Posted May 3, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
At the Museum of Contemporary Photography's 'Spectator Sports,' You Won't Mind Missing the Big Game

At the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s ‘Spectator Sports,’ You Won’t Mind Missing the Big Game

A new exhibition finds the rare common ground between Chicago's sports fans and its art aficionados.

Posted April 29, 2013, at 2:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Bid on These Pieces at the Living Contemporary Art Auction

Bid on These Pieces at the Living Contemporary Art Auction

The preview for an art auction this week revealed five items for your collection. Even if you collect fake nipples.

Posted April 22, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Why Audiences Love and Hate These Six Nude Artists (NSFW)

Why Audiences Love and Hate These Six Nude Artists (NSFW)

Young Jean Lee explains the creation and reception of her ‘Untitled Feminist Show,’ which premieres tonight at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Posted April 18, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
There Was a Naked Guy on a Horse at the Hyde Park Art Center

There Was a Naked Guy on a Horse at the Hyde Park Art Center

The most popular guest at Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford's Hyde Park Art Center opening was a naked guy on a horse.

Posted April 15, 2013, at 2:01 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
At 'Hall of Khan,' 10,000 Square Feet of Sculpture—and a Horse

At ‘Hall of Khan,’ 10,000 Square Feet of Sculpture—and a Horse

Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford's new show at the Hyde Park Art Center opens Sunday.

Posted April 12, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)