TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (2/14-3/2)

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (2/14-3/2)

1. Jade Williams and Gabriel Chalfin-Piney: Timely Sanctification February 25, 5-8PM Chicago Artists Coalition: 2130 W Fulton St Curated by Cristobal Alday   2. An Instrument in the Shape of a Woman  February 26-September 4, 2022 Chicago Cultural Center: 78 E...
Bad at Art Forum #4: Metal as a Foil

Bad at Art Forum #4: Metal as a Foil

From the moment Homo habilis first manipulated stone, humankind has been defined by its use of materials. Of the seven Ages, four were metal: Bronze, Iron, Steel and Aluminum. Metals are as malleable as putty in their molten state, similes for hardness when cool...
TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (2/17-2/23)

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (2/17-2/23)

1. Darin Latimer: SuperDeath pt. 1 (Let it Bleed) February 18, 6-9PM Elephant Room Gallery: 704 S Wabash Ave   2. It’s the satire that kills the serpent, you know…: Robert Colescott and the Art of Racial Irony February 17, 7-8PM Chicago Cultural Center: Online...
TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (2/10-2/16)

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (2/10-2/16)

1. Flor, Manal Kara, & Caleb Yono: THEM February 11, 5-9PM Roots & Culture: 1034 N Milwaukee Ave   2. Kristin McWharter: Game Day! February 13, 11AM-2PM High Concept Labs: 2233 S Throop St   3. Yoonshin Park: In/Visible February 12, 5-7PM Beverly...
Re-introducting: Writer-in-Residence Randall Szott

Re-introducting: Writer-in-Residence Randall Szott

I don’t want art to ask any questions, unless it is “what would you like for dinner?” I want art to be predictable, like a romantic comedy that leaves you crying on the couch even though you knew they would end up together. I’d like it to sit in my lap and purr. Art...
TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (2/3-2/9)

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (2/3-2/9)

1. Erol Scott Harris: LORE February 5, 12-4PM Tiger Strikes Asteroid: 2233 S Throop St,   2. Anything Can Be A Dragon, Anything Can Be A Snake February 3, 5:30-8:30PM NEIU Fine Arts Center Gallery: 5500 N St Louis Ave Work by: Kristin Abhalter Smith and Kristin...