The Abolitionist Atlas and Counter-Mapping as a Tool for Movement Building

Spudnik Press 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302, Chicago, IL, United States

Teach-in with Bria Miller In this workshop, we will utilize The Abolitionist Atlas to explore counter-mapping as a tool for movement building. We will discuss how communities have historically developed counter-mapping practices in response to oppression and participants will be guided through methods for creating their own maps rooted in local organizing landscapes and histories... Read more »

Palak Patel: Can I get my friends to hold my hand?

Spudnik Press 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302, Chicago, IL, United States

Reception September 11, 5-7pm September 11- October 9, 2026 In a new exhibition at Spudnik Press, artist Palak Patel transforms the flat, traditional print into something heavy, structural, and spatial. Originating from her residency, Patel’s project explores a simple but demanding question: can a screenprint function as a piece of architecture or a standalone sculpture?... Read more »

Drink & Draw: Fugitive Impressions Vol. 3 with Miguel Limón

Spudnik Press 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302, Chicago, IL, United States

How do images hold memory, spirit, and connection across places? Join us for an interactive print and publication workshop led by Artist-in-Residence Miguel Limón (Matiz Press). Miguel’s multidisciplinary practice centers on Midwestern Mexican-American experiences in industrial landscapes, using photography, print, and independent publishing to document collective history. In thisl two-hour session, Miguel brings their collaborative... Read more »