West Town, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, Kinzie Corridor, Humboldt Park

West Town

Wisconsin

IL • MI • IN

West Loop, Fulton Market, East Garfield Park

West Loop and West Side

Evanston, The North Shore, Northern, Western and Southern Suburbs

Suburbs

Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville, Rogers Park

North Side

Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, The Gold Coast, The Loop, and South Loop

Michigan Avenue

Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown, plus Hyde Park, Jackson Park/Dorchester, and Bronzeville

South Side

Superior and Franklin streets, West Chicago Ave, and down to Merchandise Mart and the River

River North

Moderated by Molly O'Donnell Image: "Market Forces" by Jack Poker, Mixed media on canvas: acrylic, textbook paper, vinyl numbers, and paper roll caps, 2025,&nbsp;36” x 36”

Artist talk with Jack Poker

Anne Loucks Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition featuring the work of Lisa Ridgers and Linc Thelen. The show will be on view in our Glencoe gallery at 309 Park Avenue until March 2nd. Please join us for a reception with the artists this Saturday, January 24th from 4 - 6 pm (this has been rescheduled from January 23rd due to cold weather) Lisa Ridgers is known for her abstract compositions that balance harmonious color, movement, and emotion. Her recent paintings invoke a quiet presence, soft palette, and intuitive visual rhythm. Linc Thelen's work represents his ongoing study of color, texture, form and light. His abstract compositions focus on free-flowing organic forms, circular shapes and gestural marks, all depicted in rich saturated color.

Lisa Ridgers & Linc Thelen: Fresh Tracks

Paul Rinaldi: Seeing Through Time — Selected Works from a Creative Life, a retrospective exhibition honoring the late Paul Rinaldi, a beloved Prairie State College professor who taught for over twenty-five years. This exhibition brings together a wide range of Rinaldi’s extraordinary work as a painter, tracing a creative practice that evolved from early figurative imagery to non-objective abstraction. The works reflect his lifelong commitment to experimentation, looking, and transformation, offering insight into an artist who continuously redefined his visual language. The exhibition celebrates not only Rinaldi’s artistic achievements, but also his enduring legacy as a teacher, mentor, and creative force within the Prairie State College community. Faculty are encouraged to visit the exhibition and to share this opportunity with their students. Proceeds from the sales of the work will fund the Rinaldi Family Prize in the Arts Scholarship Fund at Prairie State College.

PAUL RINALDI (1961-2025), Seeing Through Time - Selected Works from a Creative Life

Paul Rinaldi Retrospective

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The Joel & Margaret Chen Collection

In this conversation with tattoo artist Beth Mintzer and decorative arts curator Elizabeth McGoey, discover how Tiffany lamps have shaped artistic expression from historic interiors to contemporary tattoo studios.

Ornament & Identity: From Tiffany Studios to Tattoo Studios

This exhibition focuses on works that explore memory, the marks we leave behind, and the passage of time.Each piece creates a dialogue between permanence and transience, asking: What do we leave behind, and what do we carry forward? Together, the works form a canvas of time—an immersive space for reflection, memory, and discovery.Featuring the works of tenant artists of the Bridgeport Art Center. (list artists?)Image: Reload – Kelvin Larue Taylor 202324 x 36 Photo Print Luster Photos

Traces In Time

Portraits encompass many forms, including traditionally posed portraits, candid portraits, environmental portraits, conceptual or symbolic portraits, and self-portraits. Representations of real or imagined individuals, couples, families, groups, etc.., in which their images are the primary focus are portraits.Artistically inspired portraits strive to capture the subject’s personality, mood, essence, and character to communicate their uniqueness, story, voice or importance.Cover Art: Jennifer McNultyRBG: Fight Photo prints &amp; mosaic tiles 22×17 2025

Pictures of You

A curated group exhibition for this moment in time, a space for honesty, reflection, and emotional depth.In a world that feels loud and uncertain, we invited artists to express what words alone cannot. Expression may be fierce or fragile, joyful or aching, intimate or expansive. It may speak of identity, memory, resistance, longing, or hope.This exhibition explores abstraction not just as a style, but as a release, a way to process lived experience and the emotional charge of simply being human.Presented by VibrantCast, where art is accessible, affordable, and meant to be experienced and owned.We connect people to emerging talent through digital discovery and live immersive events, spotlighting the meaning behind the work and the artists who create it.VibrantCast is a place where everyone is welcome and creativity is held in the highest regard.&nbsp;We invite you to find what moves you and start your collection.Artwork: Rick Sullivan, Double Door. 30 x 40 acrylic on canvas

Art Speaks: Abstract Expressions

Bert Green Fine Art&nbsp;is pleased to present our third solo show by Chicago native artist&nbsp;Jesse Howard.Jesse Howard is a Chicago native who has observed the rhythms and nuances of African American cultural life in Chicago over many decades. His artworks are meant not as portraits but rather as figurative typologies. meant to document and celebrate the rich variety of individual and collective expressions, showing the good, the bad, the beautiful, and the ugly. At the core of this work is a deeply felt, powerful pronouncement of the human spirit.All gallery events are free and open to the public. Additional information found at the gallery website at&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bgfa.us./" target="_blank">https://bgfa.us.</a>&nbsp;Please forward to any interested parties.Image: Jesse Howard, Oh Cyrus, Charcoal, 42 x 30”, 2026

Jesse Howard: A Woke Diaspora

In commemoration of PATRON’s 10th anniversary, we are proud to announce a group exhibition, a person chosen, named, or honored… titled after the Webster’s Dictionary definition of a “patron.”On view from January 24 through March 7, 2026, the exhibition celebrates the collector/artist/gallery relationships which have been formative for the growth and prosperity of the gallery, and reflective of the strength and vibrancy of the Chicago arts community at large.Uniting nearly one hundred key artworks acquired from PATRON over the past ten years, the exhibition is intended to acknowledge the growth of individual artist’s practices, and act as a time capsule of the exhibitions, projects, and conversations that marked the last decade. a person chosen, named, or honored… celebrates the individuals, and networks of Chicago that have shaped our history, our present, and our future.

a person chosen, named, or honored...

Come see these amazing prints before it's too late! This show is almost over and will end March 7th.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://nctrkqcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001w4E3CQlJgXJMRu_WtPVLVV85dOmh1vXxA0u9SmLf9ekgKpr6AdVgQFgJ1VdgpYK5pD6dGp3gdFoY__ywIU8rDJ-NLgzZRwdp_pLdCeFH7kC2-8GAk-lqtPiMzCGs3cYnqIATwDrW1WbufjWXU2lbp1RispXG4Jl9lfM73_UBiuJFNdUUPAUxAKcWDBF4vt_a5B754cr1Yu4QYTjtsYBk3JaTsIEdBjKX8BjNkWwLr5_jKWV_oKu_vznSNKrYHCrF1BkipcrLl7R-4d7SeulRkAGOure5FvANcU2TYdtn0QvDLF9WeDBJ6yih9MQvMGs2n_OLiHu0ACBxWmG-qcvpPxCWb5KMVRqxXZ5GLetSLT4=&amp;c=m132dERxeOGGfTLTw1TAJlV44tRvLW7sEfMkZDUOKAg_UFkvQlvPZg==&amp;ch=cQ2H_aHPFUyRd0JHHqc7Z7tuxbs-v_FjOwDNHHa0lmUxgYWdJ5jGNA==" target="_blank">GALLERY HOURS</a>&nbsp;- Wednesdays &amp; Fridays 12-5pm, Sundays 11-3pm or by appointment.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:info@chicagoprintmakers.com" target="_blank">Schedule a visit.</a>Or, check out the beautiful prints from the comfort of your home at our&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://nctrkqcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001w4E3CQlJgXJMRu_WtPVLVV85dOmh1vXxA0u9SmLf9ekgKpr6AdVgQF1mPLwbz35lYG8eBdsn7tfQwlT2eHQJl1w1JLzDzdQ-PqE0dSgo6O_y0JO4cUez7UEwU2PwMizpRI0UIfPm7pdrkBLzzW9xLI-eGBw2aJYlD-MEzr1dN45aodZtFahD2b_YRKrns82iOww7p_vCvML-4Ntj29czmQ==&amp;c=m132dERxeOGGfTLTw1TAJlV44tRvLW7sEfMkZDUOKAg_UFkvQlvPZg==&amp;ch=cQ2H_aHPFUyRd0JHHqc7Z7tuxbs-v_FjOwDNHHa0lmUxgYWdJ5jGNA==" target="_blank">online shop</a>!

36th Annual Small Print Show

Jackson Junge Gallery is starting off their 2026 season with&nbsp;I’M FINE, a solo exhibition featuring 14 paintings by in-house artist, Sam Arnold.&nbsp;I’M FINE&nbsp;is an introspective art exhibition reflecting on the unique intersection of health and creative expression. The show is a documentation of Arnold’s health journey, exploring whether her artwork reflects the intensity of what she’s going through, or if she’s simply become really good at masking pain. Most people don’t realize Arnold’s work is deeply personal—they just see “happy paintings.” But each one is her way of escaping, of traveling when she physically can’t.&nbsp;I’M FINE&nbsp;offers a window into the evolving landscape of Arnolds’s internal and external world.<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oh4nipbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MdeqxSD7AhgGMdktnwgKJPU-3V_0ViuYEk-SzxrfkajRROBC20V3ontPTyx0ok9mVgDH5bPvF32O2VgqEbyP8D13gnrNxGHKNdu8Q7yN3nwubnI3ZZ9QNSvuvzxfL8lLw_GiSBOtfWqj0TDW7l-FeJfIbSi2339AJB2y-N_exhk=&amp;c=D18LkDeXhS-Hwtppn61l8orMZ4WQuLRgmjvo_vIAwX9jITqNv3kMEQ==&amp;ch=D3sVuegGAaBng0ApsfdabTWRauvxwWpyTmcZ_NBY5EzclnmQznMQDg==" target="_blank">Viewers of Sam Arnold’s bright work may be surprised to learn that the artist’s life has been chronic pain and PTSD for 14 years. For Arnold, illness is a full-time job - juggling appointments, insurance, treatment research, and just getting through the day. She reports having 220 doctors appointments last year and taking 28 pills a day. There’s always been a contrast between Arnold’s bright and colorful artwork, and the dark things going on. Previously, she has let people form their own ideas about her art without revealing this. But this is Arnold’s life. She makes decisions every day regarding how illness impacts her, that most people don’t have to think about. For years, she has wanted to challenge herself to be more open and vulnerable and to make her pain more obvious in her work instead of masking and saying “I’m Fine”.</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oh4nipbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MdeqxSD7AhgGMdktnwgKJPU-3V_0ViuYEk-SzxrfkajRROBC20V3ontPTyx0ok9mVgDH5bPvF32O2VgqEbyP8D13gnrNxGHKNdu8Q7yN3nwubnI3ZZ9QNSvuvzxfL8lLw_GiSBOtfWqj0TDW7l-FeJfIbSi2339AJB2y-N_exhk=&amp;c=D18LkDeXhS-Hwtppn61l8orMZ4WQuLRgmjvo_vIAwX9jITqNv3kMEQ==&amp;ch=D3sVuegGAaBng0ApsfdabTWRauvxwWpyTmcZ_NBY5EzclnmQznMQDg==" target="_blank">September 2024 presented a unique opportunity for Arnold. The prospect of starting a new pain management treatment inspired the artist to record her upcoming medical journey through painting.&nbsp;</a>I’M FINE&nbsp;is a journal of Arnold’s year, each painting a monthly entry. The first, “September 2024”, pictures a bright blue and green coastal landscape, representative of Arnold’s optimism before starting a new treatment that her quality of life would improve. Unfortunately, Arnold would undergo an extremely adverse reaction and be forced to change her plans. Going from one treatment to another is no unfamiliar experience for someone with chronic illness. Arnold thus decided it was natural to continue documenting her experiences. “November 2024” saw experimentation with another failed treatment plan reflected in the month’s painting. A bold landscape with golden yellow fields speckled by green trees and a cool blue river running through. Intense pink lines break up the river, literal illustrations of pain running through Arnold’s body. Six months of surgery followed.Sam Arnold would spend most of the past year focusing on both her physical and mental health while creating art about it - chronicling multiple procedures, surgeries, med changes, and weekly sessions with both a therapist and psychologist. Arnold wanted to work true to her changing feelings through the year. Every month she would put away her other paintings, so they didn’t influence each other. “February 2025” sees a stark evolution to an abstract style different from the more representational works of the previous 5 months, which becomes even more jarring in “March 2025”, a green painting streaked with aggressive yellow and red smears which Arnold explains as a manifestation of her anger this month towards her increasing medical issues. March is the only painting missing Arnold’s meticulous black outlining iconic to her work. Arnold shared how difficult it was not to return to the painting and “finish” it with her outline, but she resisted to stay true to March’s emotions.Pain is a common theme for Sam Arnold living with chronic illness, and extensively represented in her work the past year. Grief is another type of pain that Arnold sadly portrays, experiencing the loss of two family members in January and July. Amongst all the vulnerability Arnold shows in&nbsp;I’M FINE, she’s described the paintings from these two months as being the most deeply personal. “January 2025” paints an aerial map of the broken bridge between Florida and Sanibel Island in intense shades of teal and navy. A devastating hurricane destroyed the bridge and Arnold’s family property on the island. The visual of the broken bridge represents Arnold’s inability to visit the place most cherished by her lost family member, keeping her from them, and symbolic of the pain of their passing.Another unique aspect of&nbsp;I’M FINE&nbsp;is the participation of the artist’s therapist, who has agreed to write a few phrases describing the artist’s mental state after sessions from September 2024 to September 2025. Arnold has not seen these notes, but they will be revealed at the opening of her exhibition, which she has said is “terrifying and vulnerable, but also feels incredibly important.”&nbsp;I’M FINE&nbsp;has been an experiment to see if Arnold’s paintings reflect what she has going on, or if she has continued to mask her pain within her bright work. Arnold has found some pieces more outwardly reflective of her pain than usual, especially those with decaying figures like the decomposing Elmo plushie being overtaken by leaves in “December 2024” or the degraded baby doll in “June 2025”. However, other pieces still feel like they conceal Arnold’s pain such as the finale, “September 2025”. She imagined the last piece as being a joyful conclusion to a year of successful treatments, but instead Arnold frustratingly feels she is in the same place she was a year ago. So even if the colorful landscape of September does feel joyful, it is only because Arnold has returned to masking pain in her art. Creating&nbsp;I’M FINE&nbsp;may not have been as cathartic as Arnold hoped, in fact it was hard and uncomfortable, but she still believes that hard things are worth trying.Arnold hopes that her artwork will contribute to the conversation on mental health. From her art, you may discover that you don’t always know what is going on in people’s lives. People may not outwardly admit to their feelings, even an honest person like Arnold unintentionally hides her pain in her upbeat demeanor. View her meaningful exhibition,&nbsp;I’M FINE, at Jackson Junge Gallery January 12th&nbsp;– March 1st, 2026. The gallery will be holding the exhibition’s opening reception on Friday, January 16th, from 6pm - 9pm, free and open to the public. It is curated by Owner Chris Jackson, Gallery Director Kaitlyn Miller and Assistant Gallery Director Kristen Arcus.

I'm Fine

The Arts Club’s Exhibition of Visual Artist Members is a beloved tradition that brings great pride and prestige to the institution and its membership. Following an inaugural exhibition of paintings by John Singer Sargent in 1916, the second exhibition ever mounted at The Arts Club was of work by our members. Although its structure has changed over the past century, the goal of the exhibition remains the same: to celebrate and showcase the creative efforts of our artist members across a range of media, styles, genres, and forms. To continue The Arts Club’s tradition of showcasing a current and dynamic representation of our members’ practices, participants are asked to submit works completed within the past two years. Some of the artists members are participating in this exhibition for the first time; others have participated for several decades. It is a remarkable accomplishment to have reached the 92nd Artist Exhibition, the 91st of which featured a record-breaking 84 artist participants. We celebrate most sincerely our artist members’ capacity to thrive, make new and exciting work, and forge community through turbulent times. Photo: Installation view,&nbsp;91st Exhibition of Visual Artist Members, January 2024. Photo: Michael Tropea.

The 92nd Exhibition of Visual Artist Members

ESSENCE&nbsp;witnessed by clouds&nbsp; Eight black artists. Seven men, one woman. Seven Nigerian, one American. Through spirit, story, emotion, nature, and culture, ESSENCE reflects the truth that every human being carries within them a light that gives life value, direction, and meaning, and gives voice to the desire to leave something meaningful behind. Opening Reception: February 21, 2026, 5-9 PM ShadowBoxX Gallery, 116 Washington St, Waukegan IL Zoom Collectors Preview/Artist Talk: Friday February 20, 9 AM

Essence

Bert Green Fine Art&nbsp;is pleased to present our third solo show by Chicago native artist&nbsp;Jesse Howard.Jesse Howard&nbsp;is a Chicago native who has observed the rhythms and nuances of African American cultural life in Chicago over many decades. His artworks are meant not as portraits but rather as figurative typologies. meant to document and celebrate the rich variety of individual and collective expressions, showing the good, the bad, the beautiful, and the ugly. At the core of this work is a deeply felt, powerful pronouncement of the human spirit.All gallery events are free and open to the public. Additional information found at the gallery website at&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bgfa.us./" target="_blank">https://bgfa.us.</a>&nbsp;Please forward to any interested parties.

Artist Talk: Jesse Howard

The Newberry’s physical collection is vast, containing over 1.6 million books, 600,000 maps, 1,300 unique archival collections, and much more. Altogether, this material fills over 27.5 miles of shelving.In the mid-1990s, prompted by the rise of the internet, new imaging technology, and increasing demand, the Newberry began to digitize its material. While this work initially supported specific publications and exhibitions, the benefits quickly expanded. Now, digitization is central to our mission, making a significant and ever-growing portion of our holdings accessible to scholars globally, fostering new types of research, and engaging a broader public.This exhibit offers a snapshot of our&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://collections.newberry.org/" target="_blank">digital collection</a>, showcasing some of our most popular educational and interactive digital resources.<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newberry.org/calendar/from-page-to-pixel" target="_blank">Details</a><h3> </h3>

From Page to Pixel: Discovering the Digital Newberry

Saturday, March 73pm <a style="color: rgb(136, 103, 182);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://t8j4tqkab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_yR_QvDP4sjf5Vxrh7vhP-LVqOw0aeRjT3BwFW61epx0fnE10TJEoGT-YocbuHXy-kvsoxbTErIe8APn9xkw5I7yZNg_wgAuk8TEcKBFJ10qoQblY3LtwmgN-VwH6imLyLpT20002KsHkGzibM_aHd0eXWI_7qjyKWzCAUm928c=&amp;c=vmkOADYuFym3p9kRLHLCSChTcE7ko5rNFMN0TEJMq--rTS_IC5059Q==&amp;ch=h9Uo6ICM46LbyyVxT54bWjvo22g22_l5TNY2trh5nsCarFjqzke05A==" target="_blank">rsvp here</a> Join us for a special event as the gallery transforms into a living score within Antonius-Tín Bui’s solo exhibition,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://t8j4tqkab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_yR_QvDP4sjf5Vxrh7vhP-LVqOw0aeRjT3BwFW61epx0fnE10TJEoAoH1W0vLcQyDORMDs1bKd_HQKw5_b8MtUay0vG2DbUqtPFbIsXRdpoQ8xmOiXUXzD6M0vKXh1qzvsLD7t0_On8qdj_SQWW-jpamkPbUaeLsfNRCLHUFCOeoWaVC0OkUxrCmzGer2-8K6DhP878Zy75Yv-dhSPGgM0ehVBpNtIoHf-jkAEa9ydfVEasURoxLcekgiVUJ0iz-nNH_8Eyk3BAPlKyNNC1m19ISPEn0GdaM&amp;c=vmkOADYuFym3p9kRLHLCSChTcE7ko5rNFMN0TEJMq--rTS_IC5059Q==&amp;ch=h9Uo6ICM46LbyyVxT54bWjvo22g22_l5TNY2trh5nsCarFjqzke05A==" target="_blank">here, there is a different kind of sun.</a> Commissioned for the exhibition, MIZU’s immersive soundtrack comes alive in a special performance featuring the artist on live cello with Antonius-Tín Bui and collaborator Kimiko Tanabe moving throughout the installation in an unfolding activation of ritual, spirit, and diasporic memory. Together, sound, movement, and sculpture converge for an intimate, durational experience that invites collective witnessing inside Bui’s luminous world. about the performers “Frequently gorgeous, at times unsettling, and constantly in flux” (Pitchfork),&nbsp;MIZU&nbsp;(she/her) explores themes of transformation and the infinite possibilities of self through her singular cello playing and daring performing. Trained as a cellist at Juilliard, her experimental practice sees her transforming self-recorded explorations on her instrument into bold and distinct soundscapes. Her works&nbsp;4 | 2 | 3,&nbsp;Forest Scenes, and&nbsp;Distant Intervals&nbsp;received critical praise and attention from platforms such as&nbsp;Pitchfork,&nbsp;The FADER,&nbsp;NOWNESS Asia,&nbsp;Bandcamp Daily,&nbsp;The New York Times, and&nbsp;New Sounds. Kimiko Tanabe&nbsp;(she/her)&nbsp;is a fourth-generation Japanese American experimental dance artist based in Brooklyn. Her research moves through the social, cultural, and political landscape of post-internment Japanese-America.&nbsp;She draws inspiration from Japanese ghost tales of&nbsp;yūrei&nbsp;and&nbsp;yokai&nbsp;to tease at the seams of perceived reality, making space for the logic of spirits, dreams, and the afterlife to emerge. Antonius-Tín Bui&nbsp;(they/them) is a polydisciplinary artist and shapeshifter invested in the transformative potential of ritual, portraiture, craft, and performance, traversing the realms of hand-cut paper and community engagement&nbsp;to visualize hybrid identities or histories that confront the unsettling present. Bui’s identity as a queer, genderfluid, and Vietnamese American informs the way they employ beauty as a refuge for fellow marginalized communities. Image: MIZU, photo by Honglin Cai; Kimiko Tanabe, photo by Maria Baranova; Antonius-Tín Bui, photo by Chris Cameron

Beneath the Siren’s Gaze – Live Performance 

This juried exhibition features students working at all levels of experience, who have studied at CMS from 2005 - present.&nbsp;This exhibition showcases the variety of approaches to contemporary mosaic works from local, nation and international artists and reflects the expertise of our dedicated faculty and staff that have made The Chicago Mosaic School the premier center for Mosaic Arts Education in the United States.&nbsp;Through classes, workshops and Visiting Artist Seminars, these artists have utilized exemplary conceptual and technical excellence in varied approaches and materials. We are proud to encourage our students to explore their artistic voices and discover their potential through the medium of mosaic.

Class Act, 2026

Taekyeom Lee: Designed, Printed &amp; Fired will showcase the artist’s innovative practice, which exists at the intersection of 3D printing technology and traditional ceramic making. Taekyeom’s research and creative practice focus on making graphic design a more inclusive, multisensory, and interactive experience, challenging conventional views of design as a flat, vision-centered, screen- or paper-based medium. The artist blends ceramics and graphic design using a variety of materials, offering opportunities for both visual and physical exploration. Designed, Printed &amp; Fired will illuminate Taekyeom’s process of creating printed and tactile imagery on textured surfaces across various media, while considering themes of culture, identity, and memory.The exhibition contrasts cutting-edge technology with hands-on craftsmanship, questioning whether the collaboration between human creativity and technology truly negates the concept of “man-made.” Through hands-on experiences, Taekyeom invites visitors to engage with the tactile and spatial nature of his designs. In doing so, Printed &amp; Fired challenges viewers to rethink the sensory and material aspects of design and the new forms that can emerge to create more accessible and engaging experiences for all.Born and raised in South Korea, Taekyeom became interested in design through a combination of technical curiosity and creative experimentation. Taekyeom’s curiosity, combined with a personal health challenge that altered his perception of design and its functionality, has profoundly shaped his work. An internationally recognized interdisciplinary designer, researcher, and educator, Taekyeom is currently an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Indiana University Bloomington. He earned an M.F.A. in Graphic Design from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a bachelor’s degree from Keimyung University in South Korea. His research explores unconventional materials and alternative solutions to create tangible typography, graphics, and designed objects through digital fabrication. Taekyeom’s practice promotes a multisensory and accessible understanding of graphic design, aiming to make the field more inclusive, material, interactive, and playful.<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.kiarts.org/events/tag/taekyeom/" target="_blank">Click here to view events in connection with this exhibition.</a>

Taekyeom Lee: Designed, Printed & Fired

WARRIORS&nbsp;is a photographic series that portrays Ukrainian defenders who have endured the harsh realities of war and are now rebuilding their lives. Through intimate portraiture, Kami captures individuals whose personal stories speak of survival, loss, resilience, and transformation.Each Ukrainian defender the artist encounters carries a story that challenges comprehension. These portraits reveal not only the visible consequences of war but also the inner strength of those who have faced it directly.This exhibition is not about injury — it is about presence.Even when their bodies bear the marks of war, these individuals remain powerful. Their beauty lies not in perfection, but in depth — in what they have endured, what they continue to navigate, and in the courage with which they confront a new reality.WARRIORS&nbsp;invites viewers to reconsider the meaning of strength. It encourages reflection on responsibility and reminds us that resilience is not abstract — it is human.Exhibition DetailsWARRIORSArtist:&nbsp;Oksana KamiCurator: Luna PrysiazhniukOpening Reception: Friday,&nbsp;&nbsp;February 27, 5–8 PM&nbsp;On View:&nbsp;&nbsp;February 24 – March 11, 2026Chicago Grand Gallery | 2842 W Chicago Ave. | Chicago, IL

Oksana Kami: WARRIORS

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Picture This: Fine, Vintage & Vernacular Photography

<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mocp.org/events/lecture-in-photography-bob-thall/" target="_blank">Lecture in Photography: Bob Thall</a> Thursday, March 12, 20266:00-7:30 pmMoCP600 S. Michigan Ave.Chicago, IL Please join MoCP and Columbia College Chicago School of Visual Arts for a Lecture in Photography with Bob Thall. *Ferguson Lecture Hall is located on the ground level of 600 S. Michigan Ave. For several decades, Bob Thall has been known for his formally rigorous and deadpan portrayals of the urban and suburban landscape in Chicago, photographing in sharp detail a view camera. His new project looks at cities across the US and his long term commitment to black and white large format work. Thall served on the faculty at Columbia College Chicago from 1976 to 2017 and chaired the Photography Department from 1999 to 2011. His work and scholarship have played a crucial role in the museum’s history and the broader educational landscape. Lectures in Photography is co-sponsored in partnership with MoCP and Columbia College Chicago School of Visual Arts.

Lecture in Photography: Bob Thall

RECEPTION AND GALLERY TALK: FEBRUARY 19, 7PMCelebrate Women Artists at the Field with Rebecca Banasiak, Peggy Macnamara, and Adrienne Stroup, whose work bridges art and science in bold, imaginative ways. Inspired by the museum’s collections and mission to connect all of us to the natural world, their creations reveal the beauty of discovery and the power of visual storytelling. Join this visionary collective during Women’s History Month, February–March 2026, in celebration of STEAM and creativity.

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