Welcome to Expositions, a home for innovation, voice, and vision

We are the University of Chicago’s premier Environmental and Urban Studies magazine.

Join us as we explore the world from Chicago and beyond through writing, photography, and illustration.

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Submissions for our inaugural print issue will open in April 2021.

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Expositions launched in 2021 to publish environmental and urban studies journalism. We center writing and photography that investigates the heart of our diverse cities and ecosystems. We love the probing, the voicey, the innovative, and the sharply drawn.

Join us on our mission to share the work of young writers, artists, urbanists, and environmentalists.

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Recent Articles

Political Horizons in New York City Pick-up Soccer

Political Horizons in New York City Pick-up Soccer

We live in a land bereft of democracy. Nearly every domain of our lives is regimented by hierarchy and entrenched influence. We are constrained to and by bureaucratic forms and control in every endeavor. However, not long ago, I stumbled across exactly what is so...

Issue No. 2 Launch Party

Issue No. 2 Launch Party

Expositions Magazine is proud to announce the upcoming launch of our second issue! Join us at noon on Thursday, April 28th at the Urban Lounge (1155 E. 60th Street) to grab a free copy of the magazine, hear live readings from the authors, and enjoy light refreshments....

Winter in Hyde Park: A Photo Essay

Winter in Hyde Park: A Photo Essay

This series of photos was taken in February of 2021 and focuses on the harsh juxtaposition of right angles so commonly seen in cities, but very rarely encountered in natural settings. The time of year — dead of winter — is one of the few moments when the natural...