The National Public Housing Museum is hosting the artwork of Nathaniel Mary Quinn, including a recreated Robert Taylor Homes living room he grew up in. Quinn’s exhibit “A Love Letter to My Mother” explores the complexities of family, living in public housing, and love. 

In the Loop talks to artists from Chicago as they reflect how their time in public housing has shaped them and their work. 

GUESTS: Floyd Webb, filmmaker and producer, former resident of Harold L. Ickes Homes

Toni Asante Lightfoot, poet and creative writing instructor, former Hilliard Homes resident

Toya Wolfe, writer and author of Last Summer on State Street, former resident of Robert Taylor Homes

Tiff Beatty, associate director, National Public Housing Museum

For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.