Robert Coombs

Robert Coombs was a part of the Chicago 4 at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the fifties and early sixties, The four also included Diana Johnson, Mel Johnson and Tedo Best. In his lifetime he held degrees from The Art Institute of Chicago (BFA 1957, MFA 1958), The University of Chicago …

Mel Johnson Solo Show

My father’s work, especially his “People”, is very timely right now. He painted many crowds and protesters. Prices are based on how much the family would need in order to be willing to part with the work. Putting a monetary value on this has been very difficult. Kirsten Johnson

Mel Johnson

(1934-2018) Mel grew up in Chicago. While in high school he was apprenticed to Alphonso Iannelli in Park Ridge, who had worked with Frank Lloyd Wright during his time in Chicago. He worked with Richard Rush in his studio creating models. Mel attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he sat next …