Ephemeral | Sixty Inches From Center

Paper Trail

A brief video-chronicle of the Black Arts Movement alongside the writing of JeNae’ Taylor.

8 Comments / 101 View / September 20, 2014

Once Upon a Lately – A Poet’s Story

A look into the past and present history of Chicago’s poetry scene.

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Soapboxes and Mayflies

An article in three distinct yet overlapping acts that recall an absurdist exercise of First Amendment rights in the antiquated format of a soapbox speech.

2 Comments / 153 View / September 16, 2014

Experiencing the Moment with Rita Grendze

Diana Gabriel and collaborator Rita Grendze reflect on making, marketing, and enjoying the labor-intensive and ephemeral art they both create.

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Protect the Memory

An intimate look into mysterious memories through the process and practice of Victoria Martinez.

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Brain Frame Forever

A reflection on the bi-monthly performative comix series that recently saw the end of a three-year run.

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When Artists Confront Segregation

A look into how Chicago Home Theater Festival challenges segregation and pushed boundaries for artist and audience.

0 Comments / 540 View / September 16, 2014

During his recent residency at Or Gallery Berlin, Chicago-based artist Troy Briggs completed a new piece titled shutter shudder ep. 1, constructed from a retrofitted light bulb wirelessly connected to this website: http://dotdash.x1024.net/ When a user types a message into…

0 Comments / 43 View / September 16, 2014