How to Make a Scene is a 2024 conversation series about artist-run cultural ecosystems of the 1980s and 1990s in Chicago.
The project aims to connect veteran artist organizers with those working today through a combination of intimate events at Co-Prosperity, broadcasts on Lumpen Radio, and live streams on LumpenTV. The series offers audiences trailheads for further exploration of Chicago's storied history of alternative gallery spaces, independent publications, and socially engaged collectives with conversations moderated by Ben Foch, Nicole Marroquin, Mary Patten, Greg Ruffing, and others.
Audio and video recordings of the programs are available at the link below.
How to Make a Scene is a 2024 series exploring Chicago’s 1980s-90s artist-run ecosystems through events, radio, and TV. It connects veteran and contemporary organizers, delving into alternative galleries, publications, and collectives with moderators like Ben Foch and Nicole Marroquin.
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An initiative of the Terra Foundation for American Art in partnership with artists and organizations across the city, Art Design Chicago is a series of events and exhibitions that highlight the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities.
