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The celebration casts new light on art and technology practices at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, illuminating the contributions made by faculty and alumni throughout 50 years of uninterrupted experimentation.
Art
The medieval epoch shouldn't only be envisioned through a European lens.
Art
One of the longest paintings ever created is an 1848 depiction of a "whaling voyage 'round the world" that stretches 1,275 feet — roughly the length of 14 blue whales, according to its holder, the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
News
The United States is really proud of Frank Lloyd Wright — in February, it nominated 10 of the architect's buildings for inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Art
There are plenty of artifacts of Abraham Lincoln, from his fine pocket watch acquired while he was a successful Illinois lawyer to the presidential top hat he's believed to have worn for that infamous 1865 evening at Ford's Theater.
News
CHICAGO — On June 30, 2012, Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a state budget that includes a 9.4% cut to funding for the Illinois Arts Council. This was less than feared, but it will undoubtedly have negative implications for cultural organizations, underserved communities, and individuals and orga