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An Exhibition Celebrates the Self-Taught Immigrant Artists Shaping Chicago — Colossal

Last updated: May 23, 2025 12:45 pm
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Chicago, a city built on the traditional homeland of the Sauk, Fox, and Potawatomi peoples, has a rich history of immigration. In the early years after its incorporation in 1837, more than half of its residents were immigrants from Europe and Asia. Today, Chicago is home to 1.7 million immigrants, making up 18 percent of the population.

The Intuit Art Museum in Chicago recently opened its doors to the inaugural exhibition, “Catalyst: Im/migration and Self-Taught Art in Chicago.” This exhibition showcases the works of 22 artists with ties to the city, spanning across 75 pieces in various mediums. These artists have established their practice outside the traditional art world models in the Midwest.

Intuit Art Museum has a long-standing reputation for championing self-taught artists. Since its establishment in 1991, the museum has recognized the creative contributions of artists who operate outside the mainstream due to economic, societal, or geographic reasons.

One of the featured artists is Henry Darger, a hospital custodian by day who created a vast collection of drawings, paintings, and cut paper works that were only discovered after his death. Despite the critical and financial recognition his works now receive, Darger’s story is unique, as self-taught artists often do not attain the same level of recognition as traditionally trained artists.

“Catalyst” comes at a crucial time in the U.S. when immigrants are facing increasing threats. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of topics and approaches, creating a contemporary tapestry of the artists who have shaped Chicago’s cultural landscape since the mid-20th century. The show aims to bring attention to artists who deserve greater recognition and raise questions about access to the art world and how art is defined and valued.

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The exhibition features meticulous paintings by Drossos P. Skyllas, known for his hyperrealistic portraits, and Charles Barbarena, who creates linocuts depicting trauma and adversity with intricate floral motifs. The show also includes found object and mixed-media sculptures, such as Charles Warner’s miniature cathedral and Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz’s sculpture of the Statue of Liberty.

“Catalyst” will be on view at the Intuit Art Museum until January 11, 2026. This exhibition celebrates the diversity of artists in Chicago and highlights the importance of recognizing the contributions of self-taught artists to the art world.

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