Michael Workman
Life in the Art World

Michael Workman's True Stories

Self-Reflection in Chicago: A Photo Essay

Caitlin Baucom with Colleen Marie, "Sick," at Defibrillator

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The Problem With Art

Cover image of Proximity #9

Cover image of Proximity #9

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Mike Kelley’s MC5 Party

This from Don Celender and Ricardo Bloch’s 1996 book Mortal Remains, found at Chicago artist Marc Fisher’s “Public Collectors” site:

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Is Art Still A Matter of Shared Humanity?

Jean Baptist Junior, Miguelita " Farah" Joseph, Eder Romeus performing at Alliance Francais in Jakmel, Haiti; Spare Change Theater Project presented “An Evening in Paradise” at the Alliance Francaise in Jakmel. Image courtesy of Aaron “Funk” Boyles.

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Cynthia Plastercaster Writes Her Autobiography (Finally)

Cynthia Plastercaster. Courtesy the artist.

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Hope Dies Last: The Lasting Scars of Difficult Times

Illustration: Zeke Danielson. Courtesy Newcity.

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Op-Ed: Transformational Experiences in Space

Image of the Oakland Occupation by Asad Haider. Courtesy Viewpoint Magazine.

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Briefing Room: Diane Christiansen

Diane Christiansen and Shoshanna Utchenik, "Notes to Nonself," 2011. Installation view. Courtesy the artists and the Hyde Park Art Center.

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Crash Mentality

Illustration for the tech issue of Newcity Chicago by Brett Muller. Courtesy Newcity.

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A Conversation With Thomas Blackman, Part 3

Chicago's Merchandise Mart, the location of the annual Art Chicago (recently renamed "Next Art Chicago") and owners of the Armory Show, Platform LA and other fair properties.

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