The Next Generation of Chicago Afrofuturism By Adam Morgan Meet the women exploring the African diaspora through sci-fi, fantasy, and poetry. Read more
Esmirna Garcia on Bridging the Gaps Between Pilsen’s Past, Present, and Future By Emma Krupp The CEO of Pilsen Fest—which kicks off Friday—discusses the Pilsen Family Encounter project, gentrification, and more. Read more
How Augustus Rose Was Inspired to Write One of the Year's Best Chicago Books By Adam Morgan We know we're only halfway through the year, but that's how much we love The Readymade Thief, a thriller combining cults and Marcel Duchamp. Read more
Photo and Audio Project Shows "Inner Light" of Everyday Chicagoans By Janet Rausa Fuller Forget the "acerbic" stories that pepper your Facebook feed, photographer Abigail Martin says. Her project teaches us about the people of Chicago in a different way. Read more
Luis Sahagun’s New Show Tackles Death and Violence in His Childhood By Emma Krupp The sculptor’s new mixed-media exhibition, The Mountains Whispered and the Canyon Sang, opens this week. Read more
Amanda Williams Turns Abandoned Properties into Art By Novid Parsi Then, the South Side artists asks: "Why do they become special when I paint them? Why did you not care when it was just boarded up?” Read more
CPS Students Flex Skills in Beautifully Detailed Chicago Flag Sculpture By Mauricio Peña Skateboard bearings, carved countertop material, and moving boats are among the impressive features in this 3-D mosaic. Read more
Four Pieces You Must See at Takashi Murakami's Chicago Debut By Jason Foumberg The Japanese pop painter premieres his new retrospective at the MCA this month. Read more
Marcos Raya Transforms Ghastly into Gorgeous By Jason Foumberg The Pilsen-based artist’s work is on display through next month. Read more
SAIC Students Turn Household Objects Into High Art By Jason Foumberg Can you guess the functions of these bold and bizarre items from the Whatnot collection? Read more
