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black studies

I find that I go to the Art Institute much less than I’d like to, and I’m hoping that this series will encourage me, as well as you, the reader, to take advantage of our world-class museum and the exciting new temporary exhibitions that are shown there.

Post Black Folk Art in America 1930-1980-2016

For its 25th anniversary, the non-profit art space Intuit revisits a groundbreaking exhibition of black American folk art, and invites viewers to challenge the perceptions of historically pigeonholed artists.

Your Guide to Gene Siskel’s Black Harvest International Film Festival

This year's festival offers films on history, Chicago, and important figures in African American history.

Deana Lawson at the Art Institute of Chicago

Deana Lawson's photographs are an important visual triumph.