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Artist Victoria Martinez stands in front of an installation of her large-scale textile artworks.

Video: Artist Victoria Martinez Shares her Art and Influences

A native of Chicago’s Pilsen community, artist Victoria Martinez talks about how the neighborhood she grew up in has influenced her practice.
A street scene featuring an artwork pasted up on a brick wall. A figure passes by. A sign on the wall says "Build Coffee."

Look Longer: Reflections on Opening Passages

Sixty Inches from Center goes on a journey across the city exploring a multi-venue and multi-neighborhood project that de-centers the Loop as the main hub for cultural creativity.

Questions with a Curator: Cesáreo Moreno

A conversation with Cesáreo Moreno, Visual Arts Director and Chief Curator at the National Museum of Mexican Art, about his experience curating Carlos Cortéz 100 AÑOS.

The Story of the Art Design Chicago Logo

Although its colors and styling are recently refreshed, the Art Design Chicago logo has a long history behind it.

Artists Remember Carlos Cortéz

Carlos Cortéz 100 AÑOS, now on view at the National Museum of Mexican Art

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Video: Artist Victoria Martinez Shares her Art and Influences

Look Longer: Reflections on Opening Passages

Questions with a Curator: Cesáreo Moreno

The Story of the Art Design Chicago Logo

Artists Remember Carlos Cortéz

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