Chicago photographer reveals artists' studios in new book and exhibit

A new photo exhibit and book share the intimate spaces where Chicago artists practice their craft.
The big picture: Photographer Mark Ballogg spent six years photographing more than 90 artists' studios, including the late Richard Hunt, for his book "Making Space."
Some of the photos are currently on display at an exhibit in Bridgeport.
If you go: "Making Space: Art and Artist," features 31 photographs of studios next to the artworks that were created in those spaces.
It runs through Feb. 28 at ALMA Arts & Interiors in Bridgeport.
Ballogg will speak on Feb. 23 on "following your passion."

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