April 3, 2026
Newcity Art, Chicago
2026 Newcity Breakout Artists
Two graduate alum of the Department of Visual Arts, Nick Raffel (MFA 2014) & TAITAI xTina (MFA 2023), have been included amongst this year's Newcity Breakout Artists.
Established in 2004, Newcity’s annual Breakout Artists issue has become a leading indicator of future success in contemporary art. Of the 150+ Breakout Artists before this year, over 40 now have gallery representation, ranging from Hauser & Wirth to numerous Chicago galleries; most of the others, including those who’ve chosen less commercial paths, show regularly at museums and institutions around the world.
Chicago Artists Coalition will host a centerpiece exhibition of this year’s Newcity Breakout Artists on view April 8 - April 23.