Ten years ago, Arts + Public Life at the University of Chicago began its stewardship of the Arts Block on Garfield Boulevard in Washington Park. Now, the launch of its Arts Lawn marks a new step in community-centered artistic space. Occupying a set of formerly undeveloped lots next to the Green Line Performing Arts Center, the Arts Lawn is an opportunity for the expansion of ambitious outdoor arts programming and community reclamation of public green space.
Read MoreArchitecture and monuments hold space and attention, projecting myth, legend, and authority into the public sphere. Yet, recent uprisings and protests across the world suggest a rejection of what these structures represent.
Read MoreThey say not to judge a book by its cover, but sometimes the cover is good enough to make an exception. As life as usual is suspended and many people are working from home, it’s the perfect time to pick up a beautiful book and delve into the stories inside.
Read MoreThe Robie House, along with eight other Frank Lloyd Wright works, was just added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Read MorePlus a Q&A with DoVA lecturer Amber Ginsburg and Cecília Resende Santos, AB‘18 about the design-build process.
Read MoreWoodhouse Tinucci Architects, Department of Visual Arts (DoVA) faculty, and students designed and built an operational kilnhouse on the west side of the Logan Center.
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