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Tag: public art
Apr 20, 2026

Northwest Art Trail

Knowing I love public art, my friend Bill asked why I have not written about the Northwest Art Trail just a few miles south of me. He offered to give me a tour and added lunch at Gale Street Inn as an added incentive … not that I needed one.

The Art of Balance in Seoul: Beyond the Boardroom

The value of a destination is no longer defined solely by infrastructure, efficiency or scale. Increasingly, it is measured by a city’s ability to balance productivity with well-being — creating opportunities for focus, restoration and more meaningful connections.

Jan 7, 2026

Northshore Channel Park

I have written several times about my appreciation for public art and sculptures. Last weekend, on a long walk at Skokie Northshore Channel Park, I admired several pieces while getting exercise.

Nov 19, 2025

Joliet’s Music Boxes

On our way to a fundraiser in Joliet for Lincoln-Way Central High School ROTC, I noticed the utility boxes were not the usual drab gray. Instead, the boxes were alive with colorful images. Loving such public art, I immediately went online to learn all about this.

The World Awaits with Turkish Airlines’ Global Access

Turkish Airlines enjoys the unique position as the airline flying to more countries than any other airline. Its unrivaled global reach is only the beginning of the experience that awaits passengers with Turkish Airlines.

Jul 23, 2025

Flowering Grecian Urns

I'll take any excuse to head to Chicago's Greektown, but the yearly public art project is a great reason. This year's theme is Flowering Grecian Urns.