A chance family move to Chicago subsequently did two things for artist Luis Romero: it motivated his art career, and opened his eyes to the..
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This Great-Grandpa Is Way Cooler Than You
My name is Shannon, and my great-grandpa just had a font named after him! Let me start again. Hello, I’m Shannon D. I’m a brand..
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Artist Shop Spotlight: Subversive Cross Stitch
When faced with a terrible boss, some people quit, some people retaliate, and some people… cross-stitch. At least, that was the case for Julie Jackson,..
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5 International Musicians You Need to Hear Now
“I don’t know why; it’s the same reason you like some music and you don’t like others. There’s something about it that you like. Ultimately..
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#LOVEWINS
We’re riding a wave of exhilaration in Chicago. Following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling granting same-sex marriage rights across the nation, Chicago celebrated all weekend..
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Tuned In: The Best Concert Posters of May
Welcome back to Tuned In – an ongoing series that highlights the best concert posters of the month (if you missed April’s roundup, check it..
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“Font City”: The Stunning Typography of Hong Kong
Have you heard the traveler’s complaint? About how all places are merging into one beige blend of global brands and trends, and no single place is distinct..
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Coast to Coast: Cali Inspiration Invades Chi
Nick Fisher originally considered pursuing film. However, after completing a painting for an art project while attending Florida State University, something clicked. This intuitive moment..
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Why Ireland’s Street Art Is More Important Than Ever
It’s a very special summer here in Ireland. Outside the window, things look pretty much the same as they always have. Right now, it’s midday...
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Artist Shop Spotlight: Haasbroek
Fueled by encouragement from family and friends, a young Jaco Haasbroek kicked off his art career with crayon drawings on dot matrix paper. What began..
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Amazing Fictional Worlds Hollywood Needs to Adapt Immediately (Part 1)
Around eight or nine years old, I discovered the Mad Max universe through Beyond the Thunderdome when I happened upon it while flipping through the channels on..
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Artist Greve on Art, Chicago, & Bill Murray
Naming Diego Rivera, the Garbage Pail Kids, and even his mother’s Madonna figurine as inspiration, visual artist Greve created over 400 outside murals during his..
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