Art

When the party is over, artist’s still life remains

Through still life images both lush and disorienting, photographer Laura Letinsky explores her own love-hate relationship with images of domestic perfection. more

(0)

Art

Chicago wraps up the first set of meetings to map out the 2012 cultural plan

(0)

February, 22, 2012

"If you can mandate these meetings, mandate some money!" That was one of many recommendations greeted with applause and hollers at a local meeting last night, held at the National Museum of Mexican Fine Art in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.Listen to Alison Cuddy on Eight Forty-Eight848 120222... more

Art

Weekender with Alison Cuddy: Leroy Bach, 'Margaret' and dancing librarians

(1)

February, 17, 2012

Fans of Bill Murray (count me among them) may recall one of his most popular personas – Nick the Lounge Singer. Nick was a bit of a chameleon, customizing his last name, lyrics and between-song chatter to suit the situation he was in, whether singing on a train headed to Florida (check out the... more

Art

Chicago seeks public input for 2012 Cultural Plan

(6)

February, 15, 2012

If you are a fan, creator or purveyor of arts and culture in Chicago (or even a neutral bystander) get thee to a series of public gatherings coming soon to a neighborhood near you. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) tonight kicks off a series of community forums to... more

Art

A Valentine's week arts roundup!

(0)

February, 13, 2012

1. It was a Chicago sort of night - sort of - at the Grammys. Native daughters Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan were tapped to pay tribute to Whitney Houston, but only Hudson performed in a grand, graceful way (though that didn't stop the local CBS 2 anchors from including Kahn in their post-Grammy... more

Art

Weekender with Alison Cuddy

(0)

February, 10, 2012

These are the days of hearts and flowers for many people. How would we get through the dull hours of February without scads of chocolate, cinnamon hearts and frilly cards?!Me, I’ve got my mind on a different, less pretty topic: death. Honestly I’m not the morbid type. First it was just a fluke - I... more

Art

R.I.P.: Art Chicago

(0)

February, 09, 2012

After thirty years, a venerable art exhibition in Chicago has come to an end. The Merchandise Mart has pulled the plug on the latest incarnation of Art Chicago. The three-decade-old show was once considered one of the world's most important art exhibitions.It was founded at Navy Pier in 1980 as the... more