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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

All in Visual Art

SEEING CHICAGO Through Duro Olowu's Eyes

Mar 4

Mar 4 SEEING CHICAGO Through Duro Olowu's Eyes

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to acclaimed designer Duro Olowu about curating SEEING CHICAGO for the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Chicago Is In a Warhol State of Mind

Nov 25

Nov 25 Chicago Is In a Warhol State of Mind

Exhibit Shines Light On the Work of Artist Tetsuya Ishida

Oct 18

Oct 18 Exhibit Shines Light On the Work of Artist Tetsuya Ishida

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Teresa Velázquez about the exhibit she curated, TETSUYA ISHIDA: SELF PORTRAIT OF OTHER.

Suburban Arts Center Celebrates 10 Years

Sep 11

Sep 11 Suburban Arts Center Celebrates 10 Years

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Water Street Studios executive director Danielle Hollis about the suburban arts center’s past, present and future.

I Turn My Camera On : Julian Wasser Interview

Sep 10

Sep 10 I Turn My Camera On : Julian Wasser Interview

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with renowned photographer Julian Wasser for a wide-ranging conversation about his five decade career taking pictures of some of the most interesting people in the world.

MCA's New Virgil Abloh Exhibit Explores the Dichotomies of Purists vs. Tourists

Jun 15

Jun 15 MCA's New Virgil Abloh Exhibit Explores the Dichotomies of Purists vs. Tourists

New Queer Art Exhibit Challenges Perceptions of Stonewall Uprising

Jun 2

Jun 2 New Queer Art Exhibit Challenges Perceptions of Stonewall Uprising

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Jonathan David Katz, the curator of the new exhibition, ABOUT FACE: STONEWALL, REVOLT, AND NEW QUEER ART.

Chicago Arts Organization's New Grant Aims to Provide a SPARK

May 14

May 14 Chicago Arts Organization's New Grant Aims to Provide a SPARK

WDCB’s Gary ZIdek talks to some of the recipients of Chicago Artists Coalition’s New SPARK Micorgrant.

AFRICOBRA Exhibit To Go On Display At Venice Biennale Arte

May 8

May 8 AFRICOBRA Exhibit To Go On Display At Venice Biennale Arte

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago-based curator Jeffreen M. Hayes to talk about the exhibition she curated, AFRICOBRA: NATION TIME. The exhibit was selected as an official Collateral Event at this year’s Venice Art Biennale.

Chicago Unveils New Mural Registry

Apr 22

Apr 22 Chicago Unveils New Mural Registry

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly to talk about the city’s new Mural Registry.

Chicago Artist Explores Copy Through Sculpture

Apr 19

Apr 19 Chicago Artist Explores Copy Through Sculpture

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago-based artist Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford about his new public art commission on display at the Arts Club of Chicago.

Art On theMart Welcomes Spring With a Celebration of the Year of Chicago Theatre

Mar 21

Mar 21 Art On theMart Welcomes Spring With a Celebration of the Year of Chicago Theatre

WDCB’s Gary Zidek takes a look behind the scenes of Art On theMart’s recently unveiled Spring program.

Bauhaus 100 + Living In a Museum

Feb 25

Feb 25 Bauhaus 100 + Living In a Museum

Chicago Artist Jessica Campbell Makes Her Solo Museum Debut

Feb 14

Feb 14 Chicago Artist Jessica Campbell Makes Her Solo Museum Debut

New Exhibit Shines Light On Medieval Africa

Jan 28

Jan 28 New Exhibit Shines Light On Medieval Africa