For decades Chicago has been an oasis between the two coasts for American artists. Jim Nutt, Christina Ramberg, Kerry James Marshall, and Michelle Grabner are just a few artists who have called Chicago their home. Another is the painter Miyoko … Continued

Surrealist painter Wilfredo Lam was born in Cuba in 1902. His mother was of Spanish and African heritage, and his father was Cantonese Chinese. After traveling for 18 years in Europe, making connections with such artists and writers such as … Continued