Mural Celebrating Women’s Suffrage Blocked for Being ‘Too Political‪’‬ City Cast Chicago

Last year, the Wabash Arts Corridor commissioned two murals in the South Loop to celebrate the centennial of women’s suffrage. While one mural has been installed, the other has been blocked by a nearby parking lot owner who said it was “too political.” Lead producer Carrie Shepherd visited the site at Wabash and Harrison and has been looking into what happened. She explains what happened and how it fits into Chicago’s larger conversation about the purpose of public monuments and public art. We also hear from the artist behind the blocked mural.

Guests:
Carrie Shepherd — Lead Producer, City Cast Chicago
Dorian Sylvain — Artist

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