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The voices of Chicago
Author: María José Carvjal This podcast explores Chicago’s street art as a reflection of social issues, creativity, and collective voices. It highlights its accessibility, democratic nature, and temporary existence, inviting listeners to see the city’s walls as open-air museums where urgent messages and cultural expressions intersect. Audio: Transcript: Welcome to ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspective podcast series...
Murals in Chicago: an Open Conversation concerning Immigration History, Civil Rights and Cultural Identities
Author: Chuqing (Louisa) Zhao Program of Study: Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS), Division of the Social Sciences (SSD) Three years ago, when I first came to the United States, I was deeply impressed by murals. The city is a big and living canvas for people coming from different corners of the world. Paintings on walls...