Mark B. Pohlad

Stefan Lorant, right, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, stands beside Dr. C. Percy Powell, of the Library of Congress, at the door of one of the safes containing Abraham Lincoln's manuscripts opened to the public on July 26, 1947. (Harvey Georges/AP)

Mark B. Pohlad: How an immigrant taught Americans to see Abraham Lincoln

February 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

By reproducing photos of Abraham Lincoln, Stefan Lorant moved beyond the varied mass of subjective artworks that only approximated his appearance.

Ann Nathan in her art gallery in Chicago's River North neighborhood. She was one of the original gallery owners in the area. (Richard Shay photo)

In memoriam: Gallery owner Ann Nathan helped make River North what it is today

May 29, 2024 at 5:15 a.m.

A foundational part of Chicago's art scene, she never let the rules of the art world decide what she liked, or showed. If art "starts talking to you, buy it."

A statue showing Abraham Lincoln was temporarily in front of the the Equitable building at 401 N. Michigan Ave. on May 23, 2017, in Chicago.

Mark B. Pohlad: Abraham Lincoln left an indelible mark on Chicago. The city should do more to celebrate that.

January 31, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.

If you live in Illinois, you probably think that Springfield has a lockdown on Abraham Lincoln's history. After all, his house, law office, tomb and presidential library and museum are...

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