Chicago Imagist

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Scope note
Refers to the work of a group of artists working in Chicago who gained national recognition in 1959 after an exhibition in New York where they were labeled the "Monster School." There were three distinct self-identified groups associated with the Chicago Imagist school: The Hairy Who, The Monster Roster, and The Chicago Imagists. The style is influenced by popular culture and outsider art, often incorporating images from comic strips and other print media.
Chicago Imagist
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024