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Chicago Sightseeing (Part 3): So Long, Logan Square

by Mike St. John

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To close this sightseeing tour, I want to point out the pleasures of one particular neighborhood of a very ‘hood-centric city like Chicago. Namely, Logan Square — my place of …

Chicago Sightseeing (Part 3): So Long, Logan Square

To close this sightseeing tour, I want to point out the pleasures of one particular neighborhood of a very ‘hood-centric city like Chicago. Namely, Logan Square — my place of …

Interdisciplinary Arts & Media MFA Mike St. John, chadrikosuave@aol.com
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605

Chicago Sightseeing (Part 2): Fireworks on the Pier

by Mike St. John

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During my last blog post, I spoke about the commercial and historical gem that is Navy Pier. Normal summer days bring waves of tourists and locals for ice cream and …

Chicago Sightseeing (Part 2): Fireworks on the Pier

During my last blog post, I spoke about the commercial and historical gem that is Navy Pier. Normal summer days bring waves of tourists and locals for ice cream and …

Interdisciplinary Arts & Media MFA Mike St. John, chadrikosuave@aol.com
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605
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Chicago Sightseeing (Part 1): Double Decker Tour

by Mike St. John

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As a recent graduate, I am in decompression mode for the summer. This process started right after school ended, when I went to Miami and even when I de-installed my …

Chicago Sightseeing (Part 1): Double Decker Tour

As a recent graduate, I am in decompression mode for the summer. This process started right after school ended, when I went to Miami and even when I de-installed my …

Interdisciplinary Arts & Media MFA Mike St. John, chadrikosuave@aol.com
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605

The Long, Slow Goodbye: De-installation

by Mike St. John

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The feeling is déjà vu as I walk the hallway between the Raw Space and the B&P Gallery. It is a short walk I have taken hundreds of times over …

The Long, Slow Goodbye: De-installation

The feeling is déjà vu as I walk the hallway between the Raw Space and the B&P Gallery. It is a short walk I have taken hundreds of times over …

Interdisciplinary Arts & Media MFA Mike St. John, chadrikosuave@aol.com
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605
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Back to Basics: Learning to Relax

by Mike St. John

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My last few blog posts covered the overwhelming energy of the MFA exhibition and graduation from Columbia. As a Graduate Ambassador now in a post-Graduate situation, what can I offer …

Back to Basics: Learning to Relax

My last few blog posts covered the overwhelming energy of the MFA exhibition and graduation from Columbia. As a Graduate Ambassador now in a post-Graduate situation, what can I offer …

Interdisciplinary Arts & Media MFA Mike St. John, chadrikosuave@aol.com
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605

Bowtie with Sneakers: Graduation Day

by Mike St. John

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Here we are, Prospective Student — the last stage of the graduate experience. The MFA class of 2012 gathered with friends, family, and loved ones to the historic Chicago Theater …

Bowtie with Sneakers: Graduation Day

Here we are, Prospective Student — the last stage of the graduate experience. The MFA class of 2012 gathered with friends, family, and loved ones to the historic Chicago Theater …

Interdisciplinary Arts & Media MFA Mike St. John, chadrikosuave@aol.com
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605

The Big Show (Part 3): VIP Reception

by Mike St. John

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We round out my 3-part Thesis coverage with the VIP reception. With the anticipation of opening over, the InterArts MFA class can kick back with faculty, curators, and close friends …

The Big Show (Part 3): VIP Reception

We round out my 3-part Thesis coverage with the VIP reception. With the anticipation of opening over, the InterArts MFA class can kick back with faculty, curators, and close friends …

Interdisciplinary Arts & Media MFA Mike St. John, chadrikosuave@aol.com
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605

The Big Show (Part 2): A Simple Cereal

by Mike St. John

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On April 20th, the crowd entered the B&P Gallery with the smell of baked cereal in the air. A Kitchenaid mixer whirred to life, and the pin rollers flattened dough …

The Big Show (Part 2): A Simple Cereal

On April 20th, the crowd entered the B&P Gallery with the smell of baked cereal in the air. A Kitchenaid mixer whirred to life, and the pin rollers flattened dough …

Interdisciplinary Arts & Media MFA Mike St. John, chadrikosuave@aol.com
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605
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The Big Show (Part 1): Thesis Prep

by Mike St. John

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We knew this day would come. The InterArts Thesis class enters the Book & Paper Gallery at 1104 South Wabash this week. There are long hours and dozens of cups …

The Big Show (Part 1): Thesis Prep

We knew this day would come. The InterArts Thesis class enters the Book & Paper Gallery at 1104 South Wabash this week. There are long hours and dozens of cups …

Interdisciplinary Arts & Media MFA Mike St. John, chadrikosuave@aol.com
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605

Industry-in-Residence: The Simple Steps for A Simple Cereal

by Mike St. John

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A timer goes off in the living room. I leave the kitchen, and the endless whir of a food processor, putting on a turquoise oven mitt as I move. It’s …

Industry-in-Residence: The Simple Steps for A Simple Cereal

A timer goes off in the living room. I leave the kitchen, and the endless whir of a food processor, putting on a turquoise oven mitt as I move. It’s …

Interdisciplinary Arts & Media MFA Mike St. John, chadrikosuave@aol.com
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605

The Graduate Experience

Trying on the gown
Trying on the gown
Poets are my Heroes
Poets are my Heroes
Manifest
Manifest
Changing With the Seasons
Changing With the Seasons
My view for the past month.
My view for the past month.
Student Artwork!!
Student Artwork!!