2025

“‘Between Sky and Sea’ photo exhibit showcases the life of displaced Gazans: ‘Not just war and rubble’.” Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, August 2025.

“Fabric portraits of people in Illinois prisons to form one big activism quilt.” Lauren Frost, Chicago Sun Times, August 2025.

“‘Who doesn’t miss their heaven?’ Ismail Abu Hatab captured the devastation and the humanity in Gaza.” Kerry Cardoza, Reader, August 2025.

“Images by Palestinian photojournalist killed in Israeli airstrike enter the picture in Chicago.” Rummana Hussain, Chicago Sun Times, July 2025.

“Gaza Refugee Camp Recreated In West Side Exhibit Featuring Work From Slain Palestinian Journalist.” Michael Liptrot, Block Club Chicago, July 2025.

“In Chicago, Artists Imagine a World Without Prisons or Environmental Hazards.” Keerti Gopal, Inside Climate News, May 2025.

““We Will Have Our Spring”: Art exhibit explores environmental toxicity in the Illinois prison system.” Emily Diaz, The DePaulia, February 2025.

2024

“Art and history in Lawndale and beyond.” Andrew Davis, Reader, August 2024.

“Walls Turned Sideways aims to foster community on the west side.” Kerry Cardoza, Reader, January 2024.

“New Gallery, Community Hub Links Incarcerated Artists to Chicago Communities: ‘We Use Art as Connective Tissue’.” Blair Paddock, WTTW, January 2024.