Night of 1000 Jack o’ Lanterns is a Botanic Garden Blockbuster
It was only four years ago the Chicago Botanic Garden first displayed a gorgeous gallery of gourds on its grounds for Night of 1000 Jack o’ Lanterns. We were […]
Preview: Andy Warhol – From A to B and Back Again Finally Arrives in Chicago
A massive image of Mao Tse Tung hanging two galleries away greets visitors to the latest major exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, Andy Warhol – From A to […]
Review: Erasing the Writing on the Wall—Walls of Prophecy & Protest: William Walker & the Roots of a Revolutionary Public Art Movement
Walls of Prophecy & Protest: William Walker & the Roots of a Revolutionary Public Art Movement By Jeff W. Huebner Northwestern University Press Reviewed by Patrick T. Reardon Bill Walker was […]
Pictures at an Exhibition—a Multi-Sensory Performance That’s More Than the Sum of Its Parts
Jeff Yang’s passion project In The Realm of Senses presented Pictures at An Exhibition: Ukraine this past Friday evening at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Ukrainian Village. The unique […]
Focus On: The Oriental Institute Museum at University of Chicago at 100
Is 100 years a long time? Maybe not geologically, but it is longer than an average lifetime. Here in the US, things that hit the century mark are often celebrated, […]
Review: Studio Oleomingus: Notes in the Margins of History at VGA Gallery is Immersive, Complex and Beautiful
As you walk the halls of the Museum of Dubious Splendors, you’ll find yourself immersed in an impossibly lush world of color, awash in gorgeous sunlight. You’ll hear serene instrumentals […]
Review: Exhibition Explores Vietnam Veteran’s Healing Journey
The latest exhibition at the National Veterans Art Museum — Maurice Costello: Back to “The Nam” — tells the story of Maurice Costello’s experience while serving in the Vietnam War […]
Bit Bash at MSI Blew Our Minds
What a weekend! Bit Bash made its triumphant return this weekend at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI). It was truly amazing to see Bit Bash in and around […]
Rare Nest Gallery in Avondale: Keith Bringe Creates Community Beyond Art
By Megan Williamson At the Rare Nest Gallery in Avondale, Keith Bringe is creating a community that goes beyond curating art on walls. Through exhibits, concerts and other events, he […]
Bit Bash at MSI is Everything We Hoped For (And More!)
Bit Bash is back. After eschewing their main event for a series of pop-ups last year, Bit Bash has brought back their titular summer festival with an impressive showing of […]
Interview: In Their Words–Bit Bash and MSI Discuss Bit Bash 2019 Collaboration
To us, Bit Bash and MSI are a natural match. Both the Museum of Science and Industry and Bit Bash are experts at creating fantastic interactive experiences and creating a […]
Preview: Bit Bash Expands with Two Day Festival at MSI
Stick around the games scene in Chicago long enough and you’ll be sure to encounter Bit Bash. Founded in 2014, the volunteer-run group has made it their goal to share […]