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Strewn Across the Globe: A Review of “After the End of the World—Pictures from Panafrica” at the Art Institute
Susan Aurinko November 8, 2024
A quote from N.K. Jemisin’s 2015 book “The Fifth Season” opens this comprehensive and moving exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago—“Let’s start with the end of the world, why don’t we?”
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Art Top 5: November 2024
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Forever Wright: A Review of “Photographing Frank Lloyd Wright” at the Driehaus Museum
Susan Aurinko October 31, 2024
That the new exhibition at the Driehaus Museum is in such contrast to the actual Nickerson House housing the museum is totally fascinating.
Solace and Spirituality: A Review of “Grace Under Fire” at the Shepherd in Detroit, Michigan
K.A. Letts October 30, 2024
In this exhibition, a traditional space of solace meets and responds to each artist’s expression of individual spirituality.
The Wolves At Your Door: A Review of “Intimate Alchemy: David Levinthal’s XXX Polaroids” at Grunwald Gallery of Art
Annette LePique October 29, 2024
Levinthal’s photography and figurines both play off of and obscure the other. The gallery becomes a hall of mirrors, a magician’s trick.
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A Long History: A Review of Howard Simmons at Epiphany Center for the Arts
A Chapter in American History: A Review of Bev Grant at The Block Museum
Radically Simple: A Review of Marcia Hafif at RUSCHMAN
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Human Presence: A Review of Diane Thodos at Firecat Projects
Alan Pocaro October 28, 2024
Amidst the tidal wave of under-felt and over-intellectualized art compounded by reality-threatening AI-generated slop, “Eros/Thanatos” is a stunning reminder of what it means to be human.
Pleasure in the Hunt: A Review of Ambulance Chase at Old Friends
Alan Pocaro October 25, 2024
“Ambulance Chase” is a gratifying show; pleasant to look at, equal parts funny and thoughtful.
The Right to Congregate: A Review of “In Protest: Global Activism” at Chicago Center for Photojournalism
Susan Aurinko October 21, 2024
Images in this riveting exhibition are witness to the fact that as long as there are issues, there will be people protesting.