Todd Palmer’s public art exhibit at Chicago’s new District 23 police hq...
Padded cells aren’t as cushiony as I’d imagined, so I don’t recommend lobbing your body against the rather rigid walls if you become agitated while confined in such a space. Fortunately, I was only in...
View ArticleWhen interiors inspire art . . .
Earlier this month I received a great idea for a post from Allison Reimus, who painted the gorgeous pieces above and below this paragraph. Have you ever considered doing a post about artists whose...
View ArticleChicago strolls (part 1)
The weather is finally warm enough to make neighborhood strolls pleasant. After spending the long winter in a state of semi-hibernation, the whole world looks new and interesting, although in truth,...
View ArticleDetroit
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, seeing the world with a photographer’s eyes makes everything more interesting and beautiful. In fact, Detroit’s urban decay has inspired so many professional and...
View ArticleMatthew Lew Gallery
Last week I visited Matthew Lew Gallery to catch his show, Chicago Pop, before it ends at the end-of-March. Lew’s vibrant paintings are a nice reminder that there’s plenty to love about Chicago, which...
View ArticleUrban forms
I’ve been noticing this form around town lately, most recently atop a Lincoln Avenue building near its busy intersection with Belmont and Ashland. I’m pretty sure these steel structures were meant to...
View ArticleAbandoned brewery. Small town. Hot summer Sunday.
Warning: this post contains graphic images of urban decay, although I have a feeling that you might like that kind of thing. If not, imagine how this place would look with a little rehab, a thick shag...
View ArticleSummer in the City
Have you seen the Marilyn Monroe statue downtown? Apparently it’s somewhat controversial, but I kind of dig it. I took the train downtown last weekend and walked around snapping photos. If you’ve...
View ArticleBurning Man spirit in the Illinois boonies
Intrigued by the massive public art displays, anti-commerce ethos and the rich photographic opportunities that would have undoubtedly presented themselves at Burning Man, I briefly contemplated...
View ArticleDay Trip: Milwaukee Art Museum
If you haven’t visited the breathtaking Milwaukee Art Museum, which was created by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, I highly recommend that you check it out. Although I’ve lived in Illinois for...
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