Julia Bachrach September 1, 2022 2022 John Warner Norton and Chicago’s Mural Tradition Julia Bachrach September 1, 2022 2022 Chicago artist John Warner Norton produced nationally significant murals and also trained students including several women who went on to have impressive careers in art.
Julia Bachrach June 1, 2022 2022 The Beautiful Buckingham Fountain Julia Bachrach June 1, 2022 2022 The Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain has been a treasured Chicago monument for almost a century.
Julia Bachrach May 3, 2021 2021 Remembering the Adventure Playland on Washington Park’s Bynum Island Julia Bachrach May 3, 2021 2021 Many Southsiders have fond memories of a very special playground that was once nestled on the island in Washington Park.
Julia Bachrach March 1, 2021 2021 The Alarm: One of Chicago’s Oldest Public Monuments Julia Bachrach March 1, 2021 2021 In 1884, Martin Ryerson donated The Alarm monument to Lincoln Park in tribute to his early friends, the Ottawa Indians.
Julia Bachrach August 1, 2019 2019 Emil R. Zettler: Artist, Teacher, and Creator of Architectural Ornamentation Julia Bachrach August 1, 2019 2019 Emil R. Zettler, a sculptor known for his architectural ornamentation, deserves more attention.
Julia Bachrach July 1, 2019 2019 Charitas and its Sculptor: Ida McClelland Stout Julia Bachrach July 1, 2019 2019 Sculpted by a long-forgotten Chicago woman artist, the Charitas monument has a compelling history.
Julia Bachrach July 2, 2018 2018 Inside Out: The Art Institute and Chicago’s Grant Park Julia Bachrach July 2, 2018 2018 Please join me on July 21 as I lead tours during Art Institute’s first annual Block Party.
Julia Bachrach March 1, 2018 2018 Art in the Parks Julia Bachrach March 1, 2018 2018 Here’s a sampling from the walking and bus tours I will be leading this year as part of Art Design Chicago.
