Chicago Sun-Times Profiles “A Johnson Publishing Story”

Furniture and objects installed in the Johnson Publishing Building.

In a recent feature, the Chicago Sun-Times looks at the Rebuild Foundation’s new exhibition, A Johnson Publishing Story, delving into the company’s history and the origins of the exhibition. At the opening event in Chicago, artist and curator Theaster Gates spoke with Linda Johnson Rice, chair of Johnson Publishing Company.

A Johnson Publishing Story is on view through September 30th at Stony Island Arts Bank and presented as part of Art Design Chicago.

A Johnson Publishing Story memorializes the iconic tastes of the late John and Eunice Johnson, pioneers in African-American publishing, fashion and cosmetics.”     –Chicago Sun-Times

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