The sculpture Sharifa, created by Simone Leigh, stands in the North Garden of The Art Institute of Chicago. It is a portrait of writer Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Share ...

Titled Sharifa, the approximately 9-foot sculpture was created by internationally renowned artist and Chicago native Simone Leigh. Positioned against a wall, the sleek, coffee-colored statue ...

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At the time, it was rare for an artist to address such shortcomings so directly, all while knowing the potential ramifications of doing so. Simone never occupied herself much with the potential of ...