The City Council blew a chance to show the country that it's possible during this time of national division to have a spirited but civilized conversation about public art and free speech.

David K. Nelson Jr., a student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, displayed his painting “Mirth & Girth” — which ...

A controversial art exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center depicting Uncle Sam and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as murderers sparked debate at a Special Events committee meeting. Officials have ...

The controversy over an art display at the Chicago Cultural Center bubbled over to City Hall, where divisions over a pro-Palestinian protest puppet were on full display Tuesday.

A group of aldermen want a display, titled U.S.-Israel War Machine, to be removed from the Cultural Center. Sabrina Franza ...

Courtesy of Intuit Art Museum Share When she was hired as its president and CEO, Debra Kerr dreamed of transforming Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art into a more welcoming museum.

If you love art, Chicago, Illinois is a place you must visit. It is one of the world’s greatest hubs for artists and artistic ...

If your New Year’s resolutions include seeing more art, be it for distraction or engagement, look no further than Chicago’s bountiful museum and gallery scene. From revisionist surveys to ...

One of downtown Chicago's hallmark attractions is offering free admission to Illinois residents in the upcoming weeks as part of a "Winter Weekdays" offering. Beginning this week, the Art ...

And while the frigid weather continues, Chicago-area museums and attractions will stay warm and toasty, with many offering free days this winter. The Art Institute of Chicago will offer "free ...

The Art Institute of Chicago’s latest addition to its North Garden is a bronze beauty with Windy City roots. Titled Sharifa, the approximately 9-foot sculpture was created by internationally ...

Who’s Who 2025 — our authoritative guide to power in Chicago — is here. This year’s edition features more than 464 influential leaders who are shaping Chicago's business, civic ...