Cautionary Tales of City Life by Chicago Painter Bill Walker
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A new exhibition looks at rare works of art that are powerful and sometimes graphic.
Bill Walker was a muralist on a mission to display beauty and culture, but he also reflected on the harsh realities of life on the streets. We explore the new exhibition “Bill Walker: Urban Griot” at the Hyde Park Art Center.
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Cautionary Tales of City Life by Chicago Painter Bill Walker
Clip: 11/15/2017 | 4m 51sVideo has Closed Captions
Bill Walker was a muralist on a mission to display beauty and culture, but he also reflected on the harsh realities of life on the streets. We explore the new exhibition “Bill Walker: Urban Griot” at the Hyde Park Art Center.
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