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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

Two New Exhibitions Explore Chicago's Comics Legacy

Jul 14

Jul 14 Two New Exhibitions Explore Chicago's Comics Legacy

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Chicago Cultural Center’s CHICAGO: WHERE COMICS CAME TO LIFE (1880 – 1960) and the Museum of Contemporary Art’s CHICAGO COMICS: 1960 TO NOW.

Traveling Sistine Chapel Exhibit Comes to Oak Brook

Jun 8

Jun 8 Traveling Sistine Chapel Exhibit Comes to Oak Brook

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Michelangelo Sistine Chapel Exhibition that recently went on display at Oakbrook Center.

Much-Anticipated Frida Kahlo Exhibition Opens In Glen Ellyn

Jun 2

Jun 2 Much-Anticipated Frida Kahlo Exhibition Opens In Glen Ellyn

WDCB’s Gary Zidek previews the Cleve Carney Museum of Art’s much-anticipated new exhibition, FRIDA KAHLO: TIMELESS.

New Exhibit Features Never-Before-Seen Vivian Maier Photos

May 13

May 13 New Exhibit Features Never-Before-Seen Vivian Maier Photos

WDCB’s Gary Zidek previews the Chicago History Museum’s latest exhibition, VIVIAN MAIER: IN COLOR.

New Installation Encourages Visitors to Take a Look at Themselves

Mar 30

Mar 30 New Installation Encourages Visitors to Take a Look at Themselves

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to artist Adrian Stein about his new installation, Quantum Mirror.

Van Gogh Works Come Alive In New Immersive Experience

Mar 2

Mar 2 Van Gogh Works Come Alive In New Immersive Experience

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the recently opened IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH experience in Chicago.

Art on theMart Returns With New Program and Viewing Guidelines

Nov 19

Nov 19 Art on theMart Returns With New Program and Viewing Guidelines

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Art on theMart executive director Cynthia Noble.

Connected Forever: Monet and Chicago

Sep 21

Sep 21 Connected Forever: Monet and Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with Gloria Groom, the Art Institute’s Chair and David & Mary Winton Green Curator of European Painting & Sculpture, to talk about the museum’s new exhibit, MONET AND CHICAGO.

Clocking In at the Office With Don't Fret

Sep 15

Sep 15 Clocking In at the Office With Don't Fret

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago-based artist Don’t Fret about his new pop-up exhibit OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT.

New Exhibit Explores WRIGHT BEFORE THE LLOYD

Sep 11

Sep 11 New Exhibit Explores WRIGHT BEFORE THE LLOYD

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Elmhurst Art Museum to talk to historian Tim Samuelson about a new Frank Lloyd Wright exhibition.

Art Museum Finds New Ways to Engage

Aug 11

Aug 11 Art Museum Finds New Ways to Engage

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Elmhurst Art Museum to learn more about its efforts to balance safety, programming and community.

Chicago Creatives Launch Future Galerie With Social Justice Mission

Jul 7

Jul 7 Chicago Creatives Launch Future Galerie With Social Justice Mission

Hyde Park Art Center Adapting With Changes

Jun 22

Jun 22 Hyde Park Art Center Adapting With Changes

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Hyde Park Art Center executive director Kate Lorenz about moving summer classes online, new contribute what-you-can model, and Black Lives Matter Support.

Museum Asks Artists to Share Their TRUTHS

Jun 16

Jun 16 Museum Asks Artists to Share Their TRUTHS

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Cleve Carney Museum of Art director and curator Justin Witte about the institution’s new online exhibit, TRUTHS.

Frida Kahlo Exhibit Moves to 2021

Apr 20

Apr 20 Frida Kahlo Exhibit Moves to 2021

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to McAninch Arts Center director Diana Martinez about the Cleve Carney Museum of Art’s decision to reschedule its highly anticipated Frida Kahlo art exhibition