CAC Live: Murals of Chicago

Talented muralists continually expand Chicago’s citywide collection of public artworks, enlivening its architecture, reflecting social issues, and honoring both ordinary people and famous figures. This overview from Chicago Architecture Center docent Maurice Champagne includes murals from the Progressive Era, the Works Progress Administration and Federal Art Project, commercial murals of the 1930s, community artworks of the late 20th century on Chicago’s West and South Sides, and current trends displayed by the city’s newest murals.