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In School of the Art Institute of Chicago magazine, the famed artist, writer, and alum shares how Chicago shaped his work.

We talked to Associate Professor, Adj. Kongo (BFA 2006) about her SAIC journey, the power of craft, and the importance of an art and design education.

As a Deaf art therapist, alum Noel King (MA 2015) helps her patients explore their identities through their creativity.

Assistant Professor Blalock provides an in-depth look at her vintage technology and programming course.

To combat the use of single-use plastic containers, SAIC students Sara Selmić (MDes 2022) and Kelly Xi (MFA 2022) set out to create a new, more sustainable way of packaging food.

Professor Mechtild Widrich has spent the past seven years researching her new book, Monumental Cares: Sites of History and Contemporary Art. 

As director of DePaul Art Museum in Chicago, alum Laura-Caroline de Lara (Dual MA 2012) centers marginalized artists.

As part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, SAIC faculty members show us how design can revitalize communities.

They will receive $75,000 to produce and present a commissioned work in collaboration with community members.