Perhaps we’re a bit biased, but we think that the Chicago adidas Originals store exemplifies what the retail experience should be like in 2021. It’s an authentic, fun, artful, and value-forward shopping experience that communicates the mission and spirit of the brand. It’s definitely worth the in-person trip, which...
Read MoreIf you own or manage a residential multi-unit building, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Between building maintenance and upkeep, the financial side of things, and finding new tenants, a residential building can be a full time job. That’s why a rotating art service, like IPaintMyMind’s Art Rentals,...
Apr 05, 2021Choosing art for your office, retail or hospitality space, or commercial or residential real estate can be a daunting task. Beyond simple personal taste and an eye for color, choosing front-facing or public art requires a lot of logistics and know-how. It’s everything from how different pieces will work...
Mar 29, 2021
LinkAlthough funding for arts education has been decreasing en masse in public and private schools across the country for decades, numerous scientific studies have shown time and time again that art education is a transformative force in schools. Meaningful access to art education has a deep impact on almost...
Mar 22, 2021
LinkVidhya Nagarajan is the newest star of our Artist Process Video Series, and she’s been busy! Vidhya is a working illustrator, creating digital, hybrid, and manual works of art for high-profile clients including Google, Apple, the New York Times, and more. Her bright, bold, and exciting images are full...
Mar 15, 2021Whether you’re a seasoned critic or simply an art lover, knowing the difference between prints and originals is a critical step in art appreciation and collection. While the difference may be obvious to some, the nuance of prints versus originals can change how people interact with art on a...
Mar 10, 2021Since 2017, IPaintMyMind has been working with the adidas Originals Flagship Store on Milwaukee Ave to celebrate local artists and connect communities through art. Over the years, we’ve exhibited dozens of our Partner Artists on their art gallery wall, which run the length of the store on the right...
Mar 08, 2021Corporate Social Responsibility is a core part of a company’s brand identity in 2021. Not only is it expected that every business is participating in CSR in some form, but more than ever before, consistent, impactful, and accountable giving is required of companies to stay successful and competitive. The...
Mar 01, 2021All photos and video copyright of IPaintMyMind When PepsiCo in New York reached out to us about creating a custom mural for the new Pepsi offices in The Historic Old Post Office Building that straddles the Eisenhower Expressway, we were thrilled to get a project that was so perfectly...
Feb 26, 2021Black art has been the driving force for much of American cultural history. Whether jazz, rap, the poetry of the Harlem Renaissance, street art, hiphop, or spoken word: most uniquely American art forms owe their existence to pioneering black artists. This is no different when it comes to the...
Feb 22, 2021For those of us who curate, Instagram is a lot of fun. We recently took a deep dive to cull some of our favorite Chicago-based artists with a solid presence on Instagram, and who are dedicated to their craft. Illustrators, tattooers, designers, and more.
Apr 12, 2018The struggle of being an art teacher includes a unique blend of external doubt and internal friction. Art teachers share the same classroom and behavioral challenges that other elementary and secondary educators face while combating a similar stigma that troubles humanities departments across higher education–a skepticism about its value...
Feb 17, 2020There are so many driven people making huge contributions in the world today, but a lot of times it can all feel removed from real connection. The digital landscape has a lot to do with that, but so does the pace of life, and the rate at...
Jul 22, 2019
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