In the mid 1960s, Chicago was the hub for a group of young, iconoclastic artists known as the Imagists. They showcased their work in exhibitions with names that resembled psychedelic rock bands, such as Hairy Who, Nonplussed Some, and False Image. Similar to Pop Art, Chicago Imagism took a unique and unconventional approach, often incorporating elements of the bizarre, absurd, and humorous into their work.
Hairy Who & The Chicago Imagists
In the mid-1960s, Chicago's cultural scene was invigorated by the Imagist art collective, a group of young artists who left a lasting mark on the city's artistic identity.
