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Chicago magazine: Chicago’s arts scene has a race problem
The article discusses the racial disparities in Chicago's arts scene, where people of color, particularly Black artists, face significant barriers to opportunity and representation. Despite the city's diverse population, leadership roles and influential positions in arts organizations are predominantly held by white individuals. The article highlights the need for systemic change to address these inequities and ensure a more inclusive and equitable arts community.
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Reconstructions: Architecture & Blackness in america
Chicago-based artist and architect Amanda WIlliams is known for exploring the intersection of race, color, and space in urban environments. Her project, We’re Not Down There, We’re Over Here. (2020), featured in The Museum of Modern Art’s (MoMA) 2021 exhibition, Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America, imagines a world where black people are truly free.
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