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...
Read MoreShared Walls™ Art Exhibitions at Taylor Elementary & Crane Prep
As we build toward our goal of putting art in every Ward in Chicago by the end of 2016, we decided to get ambitious and try installing two Shared Walls™ loaned art exhibitions in the same day. We're happy to report that it went extremely well!
May 09, 2016Shields Elementary Hosts Shared Walls™ Exhibition, Art Prints by Jay Ryan
This time, we got to work with Shields Elementary at 43rd and Rockwell in the 15th Ward. We loved the opportunity to hang some playful art (a little lower than normal) so that little ones can properly enjoy them.
Apr 05, 2016Sam Kirk Shows Chicago Her Love
Chicago natives may be familiar with the work of artist Sam Kirk. Her paintings - often gracing public spaces and always offering a passionate social message - draw their inspiration from Chicagoland’s urban life and in particular the experience of her upbringing on the city’s South Side. Kirk is...
Feb 16, 2016Shared Walls™ at Barnard Elementary in West Beverly
In our first installation of 2016, we're happy to be working with Barnard Elementary (CPS) on Chicago's far south side. Art is for everyone!
Jan 05, 2016Between Photography, Design & Inviting Shadows Lies Recognize Duplexity
The suggestions in the shadows allow more room for thought, as evidenced by the Chicago based photography duo, Recognize Duplexity or ReDu.
Jan 04, 2016Hoopis Financial, Our Latest Shared Walls™ Partner
We're excited to have seen the Shared Walls™ model gain traction with awesome partners like Hoopis Financial being the backbone of growing our mission.
Dec 15, 2015Putting Art In Schools, Shared Walls™ at Kenwood Academy
The best part about of our Shared Walls™ program is working with community leaders. In this case, Elizabeth Osborne, the Art Teacher at Kenwood Academy.
Dec 15, 2015Lorna Simpson’s Artwork Delves Into History with Abstract Ink Portraits
Simpson's sparse, sepia portraits depict women with anonymity - we see only the line of a shoulder blade or the sweep of a collarbone. This universalizes their bodies but also confronts us with an almost unnerving intimacy. These photos are then interwoven, thematically and literally, with the artifacts of...
Dec 01, 2015PHOTO REVIEW: Far From Home by Steve Ewert @ IPaintMyMind Gallery
Steve Ewert is humble, & these photos are stunning. These photos tell the story of one of the craziest stories you've ever heard. Kansas to the East Coast, to Europe, to Ghana, and across the Sahara Desert.
Nov 11, 2015
