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Chicago Artist Inspired by History and Tragedy

A Chicago artist creates images that are as frightening as they are fascinating.

Aired 08/02/2022 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Chicago Artist Inspired by History and Tragedy

Clip: 8/2/2022 | 4m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

A Chicago artist creates images that are as frightening as they are fascinating.

Eric Edward Esper paints accurate historical depictions of terrifying tragedies – fires, tornadoes and nautical disasters that took place in Chicago and elsewhere.

Aired 08/02/2022 | Rating NR

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