If you grew up in Chicago, you might remember the old Native American Hall at the Field Museum. Dark, crowded, and devoid of helpful information, the old fashioned design of the exhibit left you feeling confused on how to navigate the hundreds of beautifully crafted objects. Native Truths is...
Aug 08, 2022If you’ve ever gazed at Chicago’s impressive skyline with awe–which all of us have, let’s face it–you’ll recognize the iconic Two Pru building. Its characteristic pyramid-like top is finished with a dramatic spire, giving it the look of the world’s most massive sharpened pencil. However, less visible from the...
Aug 02, 2022The IPaintMyMind Artist Process Video Series is our ode to the studio visit, an intimate look at an artist’s process and practice. Every artist approaches their work differently, drawing inspiration from different sources and conducting their own unique process. It can be generative and inspiring to hear from artists...
May 02, 2022The expansion of social media has made sharing art easier than ever. Now, artists from any background have the chance to have their work recognized, but with the ability to share an image thousands of times over, it’s easy for the original artist’s name to get lost in the...
Apr 18, 2022Expo is back! It’s been two years since we’ve been able to peek at the world’s most well-known galleries and the work of the artists that they represent for the price of a movie ticket and popcorn. Take a bus down to Navy Pier and you’ll see for yourself....
Apr 11, 2022If you’ve ridden the Blue Line recently, you’ve likely seen Ruben Aguirre’s art. Between Western and Damen, a bright blue wall of shape and pattern catches your eye. The familiar visual language of graffiti mixes with abstract formalism to a stunning effect. Ruben Aguirre’s artwork exists at an intersection...
Apr 04, 2022Let’s face it–screen printing just looks cool! The process is fun and interesting, and the finished product looks polished and professional. Plus, you can tell all your friends that you’re a real printmaker. At IPMM, we love prints! They’re affordable and accessible, bringing the power of art to everyone...
Mar 07, 2022As curators of our own apartments and Instagram feeds, we’re always looking for new artists to follow and appreciate! Whether it’s a simple social media follow, watching an interview, visiting an exhibition, or even buying a new print to hang in your living room, it’s thrilling to discover a...
Jan 10, 2022As we come out of the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, we’re left with a broken and quickly changing economy. It’s fair to say that a few things are clear. First, what we’ve been doing is not working. Second, the people are ready for a change. Millennials are approaching...
Nov 29, 2021If you had never heard of Herb and Dorothy Vogel, you could be forgiven for assuming that these were characters pulled from a movie script: a postman and librarian whose one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn surreptitiously housed one of the most celebrated art collections on earth sounds like something Charlie...
Nov 22, 2021
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