Several young members of the dance company Silent Threat (below) see themselves projected on the side of the Merchandise Mart during the premiere of Billiken, with surprise, excitement, and joy all over their faces. Above their photo is a second photo of the film projected on the side of the building.

On the evening of Thursday, June 30, dozens of young Black dancers gathered on the Chicago Riverwalk across from the Merchandise Mart. At 9 PM that night, Art on the Mart, which bills itself as the world’s largest permanent art projection, would debut two new pieces, including Billiken, an homage to the biggest Black parade […]

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