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Chicago Sun-Times Murals and Mosaics

By Robert Herguth

A weekly look at the murals, mosaics and public art in Chicago's neighborhoods, and the stories behind them.

Previous issues

Abraham Lincoln lives on through murals in Chicago, across Illinois

#25 Jul 1, 2022

Tornadoes swirl in new Pilsen mural targeting gentrification

#24 Jun 24, 2022

'Art is meant for people in dark places,' says muralist Myron Laban

#23 Jun 17, 2022

#22

Jun 10, 2022

Being koi about murals featuring fish in Chicago – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#21

Jun 3, 2022

A robot-themed mural at 15th and Wood started as a classroom doodle – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#20

May 27, 2022

Images of water flow through 4-sided mural at Hyde Park seminary – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#19

May 20, 2022

Uptown mural offers powerful statement on Syrian, Afghan wars – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#18

May 13, 2022

Aerosol helps His Airness return in East Chicago in two new murals – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#17

May 6, 2022

Mural enlists stained glass imagery to honor Chicago murder victims – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#16

Apr 29, 2022

Chicago's disappearing 'neon wilderness' – signs of public art – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#15

Apr 22, 2022

Don't knock Chicago for its door art – prolific in Humboldt Park, Pilsen – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#14

Apr 15, 2022

Bye bye birdie? Not when it comes to street art in Chicago – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#13

Apr 8, 2022

Where alleys converge in Lincoln Park, a mural masterpiece lurks – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#12

Apr 1, 2022

The majesty of our domes (which have nothing to do with the Bears) – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#11

Mar 25, 2022

Hill Street hues – an enduring mural from a pioneering cop drama – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#10

Mar 18, 2022

Chalkboards and eggheads – a recipe for unique art – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals and Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week we
#9

Mar 11, 2022

Not a sham, the Irish rock at murals and other artistic mediums – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals & Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week w
#8

Mar 4, 2022

My goodness do I dislike malls, but murals there can be fantastic – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals & Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week w
#7

Feb 25, 2022

Let's talk about Tony and his Chicago murals – a testament to his roots – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals & Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week w
#6

Feb 18, 2022

One L of a paradox: Beautiful art on otherwise gritty train system – Thanks for subscribing to the Murals & Mosaics newsletter from the Chicago Sun-Times! Each week w

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