Ten x Ten is a collaboration between visual artists and musicians exploring visual and auditory interaction. By challenging artists to conceptualize their work across media, Ten x Ten asks participants to stretch and expand their creative process. Through producing a limited edition compilation and public presentation of the resulting artworks, Ten x Ten documents, celebrates, and promotes Chicago’s artistic community.

The Ten x Ten project began in 2010 as a way to upend the usual creative economy between Chicago bands and printmakers--a relationship largely built around show posters. Originally conceived by Colin Palombi, the project is now realized by the efforts of Homeroom Chicago, Spudnik Press Cooperative, and a rotating cast of individuals and organizations.

Each iteration of the project results in an album featuring new musical works and a book of corresponding screen prints.

Listen to Ten x Ten 2020/22

Participating Artists (visual artists listed first, composers second)

• Alexandra Antoine with David Keller

• Azadeh Gholizadeh with Randall West

• Susan Giles with Amy Wurtz

• Katherine Lampert with Brian Baxter

• Rodrigo Lara Zendejas with Luis Fernando Amaya

• Carlos Matallana with Ben LaMar Gay

• Jessie Mott with Trevor Watkin

• Michelle Nordmeyer with Andrew McManus

• Yoonshin Park with Jonathan Hannau

• Selina Trepp with Janice Misurell-Mitchell