Korean Dansaekhwa: The Art of Monochrome Painting
Korean Dansaekhwa, or the art of monochrome painting, represents a profound and meditative approach to art that emerged in Korea during the 1970s. This movement, characterized by its minimalist aesthetics and philosophical depth, has captured the attention of art enthusiasts and scholars worldwide. Dansaekhwa artists sought to transcend traditional...
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Last year, we launched the First Edition of the IPMM Arts Education Curriculum. Informed by our work in and out of art classrooms all over the City of Chicago and the gaps that we saw within existing arts education frameworks, the curriculum was a labor of love and a...
Aug 02, 2021
Street art was once synonymous with gangs and tagging. Why is this? Well, at the root of it, it comes down to racism, classism, and fear. Think about the images of 1980s New York City train cars, rolling into the stations, covered in brightly colored words and images. What’s...
Jul 26, 2021
If you’ve been wanting to scratch an art itch, but are a little strapped for cash, check out these 15 affordable art prints that you can buy on Amazon. Some come framed, and others unframed, but they’re all under $30! Starting an art collection can be this easy, but...
Jul 19, 2021
In the era of gig work and a nationwide devaluation of the arts in both culture and education, it can be more of a struggle than ever to get by as a working artist. That’s why we have compiled this list of tips for artists on a budget. We...
Jul 12, 2021
As the next step on the evolution of our partnership with adidas Originals, we’re excited to announce the launch of a new in-store installation and Gift With Purchase perk! Head down the adidas Originals Flagship Store on Milwaukee Ave to see our collaboration print with Russell Muits (aka Storm...
Jul 09, 2021
After a year of remote schooling, glowing screens, and few opportunities to get outdoors, many Chicago students and their families are finally regaining some semblance of normalcy this summer. This means a return to beloved pastimes, like days at the beach, visits with family, and the opportunity to see...
Jul 05, 2021
Trustees & Individual Giving: 11 Deserving Arts Organizations Worth Your Large Personal Donation
As we live through another year of social unrest and economic uncertainty, it has become more important than ever for businesses to place their social consciousness and activist initiatives at the core of their brand. One simple and effective way to accomplish this is by supporting arts organizations directly...
Jun 28, 2021
As we begin to see the tides of this pandemic turning back towards something more closely resembling our pre-Covid lives, offices everywhere are starting to bring back a workforce which had to adjust to doing their jobs from home. Let’s face it: although there were wifi issues and countless...
Jun 21, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us a great deal about ourselves. We know now, more than we did a year ago, that global calamities have the potential to exacerbate already existing inequities in all of our systems. Our educational systems are no exception, as we’ve watched remote learning shine...
Jun 14, 2021
