NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 3, 2026Illinois
New 17-Artist Mural Project in Logan Square
Seventeen Chicago-based artists have collaborated on a new mural under the I-90 viaduct at Western Avenue and Logan Boulevard. The project was organized to showcase local talent and beautify a previously drab underpass at the request of the local alderman.
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The project serves as a pilot for using local artists to beautify city infrastructure, potentially influencing future city-sanctioned public art contracts in the 1st Ward.
Key Facts
- A collaborative mural featuring 17 Chicago artists was installed under the I-90 viaduct at Western Avenue and Logan Boulevard.
- The project was initiated following a request from 1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata to beautify the underpass.
- The organizers coordinated with the city to ensure the project was officially permitted.
- The mural theme was centered on a 'road trip and summer vibe' with a unified color scheme.
- Organizers claim that using local artists reduces the likelihood of future vandalism due to community respect for the artists.
- James Sturnfield previously organized a similar project on Hubbard Street in West Town last year.
- BboyB previously organized a large-scale collaboration at the Congress Theater in Logan Square.
Who's Mentioned
personDaniel La Spata“1st Ward Alderman who requested the beautification of the underpass.”personCool Disco Rich“Contributing artist.”locationI-90“The viaduct location of the mural.”personFace“Contributing artist.”personKera“Contributing artist.”personShan“Contributing artist.”personJames Sturnfield“Curator and liaison for the mural project.”personMorgan Nicolette“Contributing artist.”personExhaust“Contributing artist.”personKoal“Contributing artist.”personOscar Joyo“Contributing artist.”personHatek“Contributing artist.”personMegan Kind“Contributing artist.”personSerk“Contributing artist.”personStuk One“Contributing artist.”personSens“Contributing artist.”locationLogan Square“Neighborhood where the mural is located.”personHink“Contributing artist.”personBboyB“Curator and co-organizer of the mural project.”personJoey D“Contributing artist.”