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Myth of the Organic City: Exploring the Naturalization of Technology as a Site for Environmental Critique

The works of art in "Myth of the Organic City" compel viewers to confront the unseen impact of our technological footprint.

Rewilding History: A Review of “Myth of the Organic City”

Sixty Inches from Center’s Mrittika Ghosh guides audiences through her experience visiting 6018North’s exhibition, "Myth of the Organic City."

Questions with a Curator featuring Lois Taylor Biggs

Art Design Chicago sat down with Lois Tylor Biggs, curator of the Center for Native Futures' exhibition Gagizhabaajiwan. 
Metal egret’s beak and torso against the sky.

it wants to lie down, you want it to stand up: a letter to Ruth*

A letter written to artist Ruth Duckworth (1919-2009) is the most recent composition to come out of the editorial partnership between Art Design Chicago and Sixty Inches from Center.
A performer in a blue garment next to an art piece at the Water Music on the Beach event.

6018North, Trash to Treasure

6018North, a sustainability-driven partner of Art Design Chicago, has been working with artist Tria Smith
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A Conversation on Engagement with Kahari Blackburn

Terra Foundation Intern Kaitlin Rikala interviews the Smart Museum’s Art Design Chicago Engagement Fellow Kahari Blackburn.

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Myth of the Organic City: Exploring the Naturalization of Technology as a Site for Environmental Critique

Rewilding History: A Review of “Myth of the Organic City”

Questions with a Curator featuring Lois Taylor Biggs

it wants to lie down, you want it to stand up: a letter to Ruth*

6018North, Trash to Treasure

A Conversation on Engagement with Kahari Blackburn

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