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ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS. Painted by Isadora Glick, this work shows two children — herself and a childhood friend.

Portfolios allow displays of creativity

Ainsley Williams, Audience Engagement Manager
May 22, 2023
LabArts is back to full-scale since 2019. LabArts is going on from May 8 to May 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and displays student artwork from across the Lab community. 

LabArts comes back full-scale, presents student artwork

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
May 9, 2023
Dalin Dohrn working on a piece of artwork that was exhibited in the show. Dalin was one of multiple students who displayed art at the at the Bridgeport Art Center and was also awarded a college scholarship for her work.

Student artists recognized by Illinois High School Art Exhibition, artwork displayed

Jaya Alenghat, Reporter
May 4, 2023
ROWS OF RED. As part of her project, “Redefining Redlining,” artist Amanda Williams planted 100,000 tulip bulbs in Washington Park to represent 21 demolished buildings. The display exhibits the impacts of redlining on the South Side and beyond.

Seeing Red: Flower display presents impact of Chicago redlining

Audrey Matei, Arts Editor
May 1, 2023
Two students examine a piece on display at the senior show in the Corvus Gallery. The show will run until May 13 and is a display of many types of art.

Corvus Gallery exhibit celebrates senior artists

Edward Park, reporter
April 26, 2023
STRIKING SCULPTURE. On exhibit at the Hyde Park Art Center, Surviving The Long Wars: Unlikely Entanglements, uses art to dive into the complex experiences of Black and Indigenous veterans in America.

Hyde Park exhibit explores American veteran experience

Peter Cox, City Life Editor
April 3, 2023
SHIFTING PERSPECTIVES. The Smart Museum at the University of Chicago will be displaying the exhibit “Not All Realisms” through June 4, 2023. The goal of the exhibit is to show the relationship between people and media in African countries during the 1960’s.

Museum exhibit reframes reality through photography

Victoria Washington, Audience Engagement Manager
February 20, 2023

Stitched together: New elective blends artistic creativity, fashion through experimental approach

Amy Ren, Assistant Editor
January 23, 2023
Senior Sarina Zhao practices her performance during a rehearsal for the Hyde Park School of Dances The Nutcracker. Sarina said practicing for the upcoming show in rehearsals can take up to 15 hours weekly, but the process remains extremely rewarding.

‘The Nutcracker’ rehearsals develop tightknit community

Ethan Swinger, Assistant Editor
December 6, 2022
DEDICATED DESIGNER: In a homemade outfit, Martin Oliver sews his own clothes. Martin acquired the material for the striped shirt from working on costume design and said the garment is one of his favorite pieces he has made recently. The purple velvet featured in his vest was made by cutting up a robe he got at a flea market. Martin said that making clothes has helped him grow confidence.

Students sew for self-expression

Clare O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2022
Dalin Dohrn holds up her drawing for the Art Throwdown contest that won her second place. The competition required artists to draw a piece of artwork in 90 minutes.

Senior places second in state art competition

Louis Auxenfans, News Editor
November 10, 2022
Seniors Asha Patel and Graham Robbins look at the art on display at the opening the Corvus Gallery showcase on Sept. 30.

New gallery exhibit evokes wonder

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
October 17, 2022
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