Remembering Muralist William WalkerIf you’ve spent any time walking around the South Side, you probably recognize some of William (Bill) Walker’s murals, if not his name. Walker, who died last month at age 84, will be honored tomorrow in a memorial service at the South Side Community Arts Center. “His life and... continue reading on Chicagoist
A Woman's WorkAnn Toebbe, The Grocer's Wife, 2011. Courtesy of the artist. The Museum of Contemporary Art’s 12 x 12 series comes to a close this month with Ann Toebbe’s trio of “cut-paper paintings” (don’t worry: there will still be a dedicated space for Chicago artists). The paintings are made up... continue reading on Chicagoist
Springtime in Chicago: How to Prevent and Report Bike TheftPhoto by silverfuture With the beautiful weather comes bike season, and with bike season comes bike thieves. After a friend’s bike was recently snatched, we realized that we were ill-prepared if our beloved bike was ever stolen. According to the Chicago Stolen Bike Registry, upwards of 100 bikes are... continue reading on Chicagoist
Arts Roundup: Spring EditionThe Virgin in Glory, Moulins, c. 1500. Stained glass. Former collegiate church of Notre-Dame, now Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Moulins. Okay, so it's not even March yet, but the major spring-summer museum exhibits are already on view. Here are a few we think you won't want to miss: Art Institute... continue reading on Chicagoist
Jim Nutt Comes Into CharacterThe Museum of Contemporary Art recently opened Jim Nutt: Coming Into Character, an exhibit that moves easily between haunting and hilarious with its vivid portraits of imaginary women. Nutt is a Chicago artist and founding member of the surrealist group the Hairy Who, which exhibited at the Hyde Park Art... continue reading on Chicagoist
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