CHRIS RWK
SCULPTURE DEDICATION
& SOLO EXHIBITION
June 11th we made art history with CHRIS RWK's first ever public sculpture in the city of Highwood,
located at 341 Waukegan Avenue by the internationally the beloved artist,
for the community to enjoy!
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Now through June 27th view the
'I Left My Heart In Illinois'
solo exhibition by Chris RWK
at the gallery at 524 Sheridan Road
just down the street from the sculpture!
Come see the collection, learn about the artist, and support the arts!
2026 GALLERY
AT 524 SHERIDAN ROAD
Come visit view our collection in Highwood or call/text for an appointment and private viewing at home
646-753-2712
The Highwood beautification project was curated by Collect With Lulu and Silvertuna Studios in partnership with the City of Highwood, including the Highwood International Mural Festival kicking off a groundbreaking public arts initiative with artists Chris RWK, Ruben Aguirre, Al Diaz, Asend, Anna Murphy, Dont Fret, Eelco van den Berg, E Lee, Epic Uno, Stuk One, Wane, and Zimad transforming the cityscape, hearts, and minds of a community.
Thank you to everyone who supported this historical addition of public art to the community for all to enjoy!​​
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COLLECT WITH LULU
Bring home art history from exceptional contemporary, graffiti, and urban artists worldwide
ART OF
THE CITY
A dynamic exhibition of graffiti and contemporary street art in Long Island City—just steps from the former site of 5Pointz, a global landmark once known as the epicenter of aerosol art.
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Featuring:
CHRIS RWK, ZIMAD, ZERED BASSETT, CHRIS PASTRAS (DUNE), SAMANTHA LEE, CRASH, BIO, BG 183, KIT 17, EASY, ALBERT DIAZ, NITE OWL, ANGEL ONCE, T-KID 170, CAP, WANE COD, OSK, SNAPKRACKER, STUK ONE, G LOVE, SHEPARD FAIREY, EPIC UNO, ROB Z, KOZ, GIOVANNI REDA, ERIC ORR, RAME, PRAXIS
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This exhibition is both a tribute and a continuation: honoring the legacy of New York City graffiti culture while amplifying the voices shaping its future.​
Limited Edition Screen Print Release by Artist
Anna Murphy
​Silvertuna Studios & Collect With Lulu will be releasing a small edition of I Dream In Blue as hand-pulled screen prints made in partnership and printed by POP!NK Editions.
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Take home a piece of one of Highwood's most beloved murals, and get to know the lovely and talented Chicago-based Anna Murphy!​​​
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Contact lulu@collectwithlulu.com & koz@silvertunastudios.com
for more info
MORE THAN PAINT
Last summer we premiered "More Than Paint" at Wayfarer Theaters celebrating the city beautification by 12 world-renowned artists brought to suburban Illinois to paint monumental murals in partnership with Celebrate Highwood, the city, and curators Laura “Lulu” Reich & CJ Kozloff.
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The documentary by Silvertuna Studios captured the historical debut of the Highwood International Mural Festival, where artists revitalized a city into a vibrant art destination.
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Featured artists: Al Diaz, Chris RWK, Eelco van den Berg, Asend, Wane COD, StukOne, Zimad, E.LEE, Anna Murphy, Epic Uno, Rubén Aguirre, and Dont Fret.
CONTACT LULU
Lulu advocates for contemporary, graffiti, and street artists, collaborating with creatives from both the U.S. and internationally. Born and raised in Highland Park, IL, after 20 years in New York City, she continues to create impactful art experiences for both private collections and public spaces after recently returning to the North Shore.