Helping Chicago communities express themselves through public art

By Produced by Eight Forty-Eight
Helping Chicago communities express themselves through public art
John Pitman Weber was involved in the creation of the 47th Street Mural. Photo courtesy of John Pitman Weber
Helping Chicago communities express themselves through public art
John Pitman Weber was involved in the creation of the 47th Street Mural. Photo courtesy of John Pitman Weber

Helping Chicago communities express themselves through public art

By Produced by Eight Forty-Eight
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Many take issue with the current spring in Chicago; what with the cool temperatures and wet weather but warmer temperatures are coming. Which means citizens will finally be able to take a stroll and enjoy Chicago’s public art.

John Pitman Weber is the co-founder of Chicago Public Art Group; he recently spoke to Alison Cuddy from his Pilsen studio.



Find out how the 47th Street Mural came together.



Music Button: The Sea and Cake, “The Moonlight Butterfly”, from the CD Moonlight Butterfly (Thrill Jockey Records)