Day: January 16, 2026

Under the leadership of James Rondeau, the Art Institute of Chicago has embarked on a deliberate expansion of its contemporary art holdings, reshaping both collection strategy and public presentation. The museum has prioritized acquiring works by living artists and strengthening representation across gender, race, and geographic lines, signaling a broader institutional commitment to reflecting diverse artistic voices. Curatorial teams have...

Greg Soros argues that children's literature must serve simultaneously as mirrors and windows: reflecting young readers' own experiences while offering clear sightlines into the lives of others. In a recent Walker Magazine interview, he framed this dual function as essential to both personal identity formation and the cultivation of empathy across cultural divides. According to Soros, the publishing industry bears a responsibility to...