 Expo Chicago
August 28th, 2018 by Maxine
EXPO CHICAGO is coming up from September 27th through the 30th. This modern and contemporary art fair, which takes place at Navy Pier, has established Chicago as a preeminent art fair destination. The art fair hosts leading international art galleries in the main exhibition hall as well as panel discussions, performances and installations throughout the […] Nituniyo + Memosesmas: Interactive Sculpture
August 7th, 2018 by Maxine
Spanish design studios Nituniyo and Memosesmas designed a dynamic sculpture as public work for the Festival of the Fallas in Valencia. The festival celebrates the arrival of spring with four days of bonfires, fireworks and parties. Architect Miguel Arraiz, designer Carlos Tíscar, and illustrator Luis Demano, were all invited to create works on the sculpture during the event. Between creations, the piece […] An Unexpected Studio Space
October 4th, 2017 by Maxine
Finding a private space in the midst of a city can be a daunting task. Self-taught designer Fernando Abellanas has begun a series of hidden workspaces around the city of Valencia. This creation tucked beneath a highway underpass is the first. Playing on the concept of hidden nooks that a child would go into, […] Addressing Our Human Crisis
August 23rd, 2017 by Maxine
The immigrant crisis in Europe continues to strain countries and resources. A few countries have responded by closing their borders or implementing laws making it difficult or impossible for refugees to live in safety. There are many debates and issues regarding refugees such as the safety and/or resources of the host country and how much they […] Chicago: A Beautifully Detailed City
May 9th, 2017 by Maxine
Chicago is a unique city: from its master plan by Daniel Burnham right down to its crafted brickwork, the Midwest Metropolis oozes its own character. The Great Fire of 1871 and the construction of the Sears Tower in 1970 bookend a century of development in which the city showed its architectural daring. In these architectural […] Diverse and Stylish New Hotels in Chicago
April 18th, 2017 by Maxine
We love our hometown, and of course we should, but we know that Chicago pride runs deeper than that of most places. Here we have rich institutions, some of the best universities, parks, museums, and architecture in the world. The words “I’m from Chicago” carry some weight no matter which corner of the world we […] Daydreaming at The Rookery
February 16th, 2017 by Maxine
Chicago is a visual wonderland. We could walk downtown every day and still see something new and intriguing. One delightful location to sketch and let your eyes wander is The Rookery. The lobby or “light court,” designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, has an airiness unlike any other skyscraper in the Financial District. The openness gives […] Opening Next Week: Moholy-Nagy at the AIC
September 20th, 2016 by Maxine
After spending over three months at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the exhibition Moholy-Nagi: Future Present will be coming to Chicago next week. The much anticipated show covers a breadth of work by renowned international artist László Moholy-Nagy. “Painting, photography, film, sculpture, advertising, product design, theater sets—László Moholy-Nagy (American, born Hungary, 1894–1946) did it all. Future Present, […] Shakers and Movers at the AIC
August 23rd, 2016 by Maxine
The exhibit Shakers and Movers at the Art Institute of Chicago shows the virtue and beauty of Shaker culture. An austere and humble religion, The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, commonly known as the Shakers, has only one community left. However, their influence is not lost on American society. Minimal and […] Sun Dial Graffiti
August 2nd, 2016 by Maxine
As part of ST+ART street art festival in the Lodhi Art District in India, innovative artist DAKU has created a piece that changes with the sun. Using typography and metal, the artist has made a sundial of sorts that reveals words as the day progresses. DAKU DAKU Click HERE to see a timelapse […]
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