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AnySquared Spotlight: Cristian J Roldán! | VIDEO

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AnySquared Spotlight Art Talk Featuring Cristian J Roldán. AnySquared Spotlight art talks highlight artists of all ages and experiences and include both members and friends. See videos of recent spotlight art talks on our YouTube Channel. BE PART OF THE DISCUSSION ON ZOOM Wednesday, February 24 at 7:30pm:Facebook Event Reminder > ______ ABOUT Cristian J … Read more

Life in Progress Video Series! Program 1

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Life in Progress Video Series!
See all three programs on YouTube: Playlist >

Life in Progress Video Series showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of “progress.” This series seeks to explore the concept of progress with our work, our art, in our communities, and as human beings — both in the city and the world. Through art that provokes, challenges, or illustrates progress, the series examines what is actual progress, what some consider progress, and what is not. AnySquared’s video series is part of the LIP 20/20 Arts Festival.

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PROGRAM 1 of 3

  • SHAKE BEFORE VANDALIZING (27 min)
    by Andrew Garcia. A Chicago street art documentary on the progression of the form and evolution of street art that is now being accepted in certain parts of the city as genuine art rather than vandalism.
  • AUBURN GRESHAM MENTAL HEALTH MURAL (7 min)
    Mural by Natalia Virafuentes, Natalia Sustaita, Mario Mena, and Squeak Starzula, and others. Video by @vidsbyjeremy. In summer of 2020, artists conceptualized and created the Auburn Gresham Mental Health Mural at 7700 block of South Laflin. The video illustrates the process of painting the mural. The artists’ purpose was to engage with the community.
  • NE2 SQUAD! (1 min)
    by Adrian-ADR. Animated collaboration with AnySquared Artists

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Life in Progress Video Series! Full Program

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Life in Progress Video Series! February 21, February 28, & March 7, 2021 facebook event > See entire Life in Progress Video Series Playlist on AnySquared Projects YouTube Channel Life in Progress Video Series showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of “progress.” This series seeks to explore the concept of progress with our work, … Read more

AnySquared Spotlight: Gretchen Hasse! | VIDEO

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AnySquared Spotlight Art Talk Featuring Gretchen Hasse. AnySquared Spotlight art talks highlight artists of all ages and experiences and include both members and friends. See videos of recent spotlight art talks on our YouTube Channel. BE PART OF THE DISCUSSION ON ZOOM Wednesday, February 17 at 7:30pm:Facebook Event Reminder >____ ABOUT Gretchen Hassehttp://gretchenhasse.comIG: @gbhasse Gretchen … Read more

AnySquared Spotlight: Carlos Vazquez! | VIDEO

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AnySquared Spotlight Art Talk Featuring Carlos Vazquez. AnySquared Spotlight art talks highlight artists of all ages and experiences and include both members and friends. See videos of recent spotlight art talks on our YouTube Channel. BE PART OF THE DISCUSSION ON ZOOM Wednesday, February 10 at 7:30pm:Facebook Event Reminder > ABOUT CARLOS VAZQUEZ  |  IG: … Read more

AnySquared Spotlight: Makeba Kedem-DuBose | VIDEO

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AnySquared Spotlight Art Talk Featuring Makeba Kedem-DuBose. AnySquared Spotlight art talks highlight artists of all ages and experiences and include both members and friends. See videos of recent spotlight art talks on our YouTube Channel. BE PART OF THE DISCUSSION ON ZOOM Wednesday, February 3 at 7:30pm:Facebook Event Reminder > ______ ABOUT MAKEBA KEDEM-DUBOSEIG: @ahnmedek22 … Read more

AnySquared Spotlight: Natalia Virafuentes! | VIDEO

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AnySquared Spotlight Art Talk Featuring Natalia Virafuentes. AnySquared Spotlight art talks highlight artists of all ages and experiences and include both members and friends. See videos of recent spotlight art talks on our YouTube Channel. BE PART OF THE DISCUSSION Wednesday, January 20th at 7:30pm:Facebook Event Reminder > ABOUT NATALIA VIRAFUENTESIG: @virafuentes_artnataliavirafuentes.com Natalia Virafuentes is … Read more

AnySquared Spotlight: Brett Swinney! | VIDEO

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AnySquared Spotlight Art Talk Featuring Brett Swinney. AnySquared Spotlight art talks highlight artists of all ages and experiences and include both members and friends. See videos of recent spotlight art talks on our YouTube Channel. JOIN THE DISCUSSION ON ZOOM Wednesday, January 13th at 7:30pm:Facebook Event Reminder > ____ ABOUT BRETT SWINNEYBrettSwinney.com  |  IG: @bswinney42 … Read more

AnySquared Spotlight Art Talk: Mr. Pintamuro!

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AnySquared Spotlight Art Talk Featuring Mr. Pintamuro. AnySquared Spotlightart talks highlight artists of all ages and experiences and include both members and friends. See videos of recent spotlight art talks on our YouTube Channel.

JOIN THE DISCUSSION Wednesday, January 6th at 7:30pm:
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ABOUT THE ARTIST

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Mr. Pintamuro
IG @mr.pintamuro
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As a local self-taught muralist and illustrator in Little Village, much of what Mr. Pintamuro has learned stems from the community. In his formative years, he also spent time living in Mexico. His influences include local artists, native artisans, and graffiti writers. He developed his whimsical style through self-analyzation and cooperative civic engagement and has also collaborated with well-known Chicago interdisciplinary artists.

His illustrative work blends Mexican folklore, Manga and the magical surrealistic tradition of Mexican folkloric art. His style of painting is deeply influenced by artists including illustrator Rumiko Takashi and muralists Aurora Reyes and Jorge Camarena.

Recently, Mr. Pintamuro has been addressing the ongoing violence and activating arts engagement in Little Village. He has also been exploring how “neo muralismo” influences new perspectives and narratives in under-served neighborhoods/communities in Chicago.

He travels internationally and makes site-responsive projects where he hosts workshops for youth and adults to create synergistic installations pushing cross-cultural examination, community accountability, history, cultural mobility and indigenous sustainability.

Mr. Pintamuro continues to create colorful installations and spearhead massive mural installations..

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AnySquared is an all-volunteer collaborative and artists network. Propelled by a deep sense of cooperation with artists, neighbors and the wider community, our mission is to support, produce and promote collaborative projects that facilitate arts activities through inclusive participation. Our foundation is built upon the idea that we can do anything as long as we do it together.

AnySquared Spotlight: Monstrochika! | VIDEO

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AnySquared Spotlight Art Talk Featuring Monstrochika (Naomi Martinez). AnySquared Spotlightart talks highlight artists of all ages and experiences and include both members and friends. See videos of recent spotlight art talks on our YouTube Channel. Be PART OF THE DISCUSSION ON ZOOM Wednesday, December 30th at 7:30pm:Facebook Event Reminder > _____ ABOUT MONSTROCHIKA(Naomi Martinez)IG | … Read more