Chicago Lights is an audio and visual exhibition presenting 81 portraits of Chicagoans who contribute to the immense diversity, richness and originality of Chicago’s landscape. Each person was nominated by those previously photographed, chose their own shoot setting and shared truths about themselves in raw and unrehearsed interviews.

 Chicago Lights gives voice to both notable and unknown individuals throughout the city, providing a platform for intimate, free expression through pose and words. The combination of image and sound delivers transformative experiences that create heartfelt connections between the viewer and subject.

Chicago Lights reminds us that art has the power to help us better understand one another and build positive, long-lasting relations that contribute to a kinder world.

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Explore Chicago Lights

View the Portraits

81 portraits of Chicagoans who contribute to the immense diversity, richness and originality of Chicago’s landscape. Each person was nominated by those previously photographed and chose their own shoot setting.

Listen to the Interviews

Giving voice to both notable and unknown individuals throughout the city, providing a platform for intimate, free expression through pose and words.

Learn More

Venture to Hana Pietri Gallery to go more in depth in the production and story behind Chicago Lights.