Break out the brown-paper bags, America.

A Zen master visits SAIC and shares how his art is an extension of his life philosophy.

SAIC students set out to examine the intricacies surrounding coffee production, culture and consumption.

Recommendations for wasting time in Chicago cafés.

The Artist Residency at the World’s Largest Particle Accelerator

Artists and theoretical physicists both create “the conditions for the unexpected to happen,” according to Ariane Koek, who established the artist residency program at European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN). By connecting artists and scientists, new bodies of mutually-informed art and research are emerging.

The AIC's "Violence and Virtue” proves that Gentileschi's power is still inspiring.

A comic by Eric J. Garcia.

Not dancing at a synthpop show: is there something wrong?

50 Years Later, a Community Art Center and Murals in Schools Remain.

Manifestations of Pain in Gravity and 12 Years a Slave: While the two films tackle vastly different subject matter using entirely different filmmaking techniques, they are markedly related in their means of soliciting emotional responses from their audiences.

Michael Sajdak discusses some overlooked works from Lou Reed's prolific career.

Reflections on "Einstein on the Beach"

Photos and video from the Fall 2013 BFA Show.

Damascus has changed, and so have her drinking habits.

Local, national and international art and design happenings.