She is respected for persevering with art at a time when Black artists, especially women, were hardly acknowledged. “Mahlangu dared to travel an uncharted path during a time when Black women artists ...

A retrospective exhibition in South Africa is honoring Esther Mahlangu, a local artist from a rural background who has become ...

An Orange County cowgirl is adding some color to the equestrian community. Her creativity is more than just a piece of art — ...

We also remember entertainment notables with strong ties to Chicago, including Bob Newhart, Phil Donahue, Steve Albini, Ella ...

I FEEL LIKE I BLEED BLACK AND ORANGE. AND I JUST FEEL LIKE OUR JOB IS SO IMPORTANT ... NEW THINGS THAT THEY DON’T EXPERIENCE. ONE YEAR, SHE COACHED GIRLS SOFTBALL. SHE’S LIKE, I’LL DO SOFTBALL BECAUSE ...

Suchitra Mattai uses vintage saris and vivid found materials to weave exquisite tapestries that challenge fixed histories ...