Murals and Mosaics
A series that aims to capture, catalog and celebrate the beauty of Chicago’s public art.
Museum CEO Billy Ocasio said that the new space is intended for community use and that “coming up with new things” is “a way of resisting” amid threats by President Donald Trump to send the National Guard to Chicago.
Dozens of artists gathered Saturday on Bloomingdale Avenue on the border of Humboldt Park and Logan Square for the sixth Battle 4 the City — a 13-hour graffiti competition offering a $10,000 prize.
Artist Viril the Mouse’s mural depicting Superman punching an ICE agent first appeared on a Pilsen viaduct in June. In July, vandals painted over Superman. In the latest update, Krypto the Superdog takes Superman’s place.
The comic-style mural on a viaduct at 18th Street and Western Avenue shows Superman punching an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in the face. The mural contains the signature of Chicago artist Viril The Mouse.
