The Art Institute of Chicago will exhibit Alfred Stieglitz and the 19th Century. Stieglitz helped to elevate photography to fine art and contributed to the Pictorialist movement.
Born on January 1, 1864, Stieglitz was educated among the New …
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Lil’ Devils
Dec
10
Technology met mythology in the 1860s and they produced a diabolical vision. Charles Wheatstone invented the stereogram in 1838, which allowed people to see three-dimensional images compiled from two flat images. Paris in the 1860s produced stereoscopic photographs of devils …
Daria Melnikova, Independent Videographer
May
28
An interview with Daria Melnikova, Steampunk Chicago’s hard working resident videographer.
1. When did you begin to work in video production?
I wanted to be a movie director since I was 12 years old. Even in childhood I realized that …
TeslaCon 3 : An Overview
Dec
04
So it is that once again TeslaCon has come and gone and it took me two and a half days of sleep to compensate. Yet it was fun, a lot of fun, the kind of fun you only get when …
A TON Of Stuff For the Discerning Event-Goer This Week & Weekend!
Apr
09
My my what a week ahead of us we have! With the ever broadening array of things to do both vintage, retro, and steampunk, how can one decide? Well, we’re here to help you!
The Classic Remastered “A Trip To …
A Weekend to Remember!
Oct
28
Wow! What a weekend! Sorry for the delay in getting this post up, but it really was that kind of weekend.
First off, thank you to EVERYONE who came out to support our second Carnivale Delirium show. It was a …
The Chicago Steampunk Apartment Gets Featured
Apr
28
As the steampunk aesthetic continues to grow beyond fashion, music, conventions, and modded gadgets and computers, a passion for antiques, clocks, taxidermy, and oddities can quickly expand to encompass one’s surroundings, including exploring unique shops and boutiques that specialize …
Galena, IL: Hidden Steampunk Gem of the Midwest
Jan
10
I first went to Galena many years ago, having heard stories about it’s exceptional beauty and European style. Upon arrival I was not disappointed and since then I’ve returned many times and even made a number of local friends. Just …
Steam-Con II – The Rundown
Nov
30
photos by Lex Machina & Trycirtis Hirta
So Steam-Con II has come and gone (as of over a week ago… yes, I know I can be a bit slow on the uptake), and I must say, for the second year …
TeslaCon – A Fantastic Immersive Event from Walls to Weapons!
Nov
12
So Tesla-Con I has come and gone and all in all, the people really enjoyed it! From panels on character development, taxidermy, tiny top hats and (of course) airships to the delightful tea room (and its lovely view) to the …
