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See the stars of Riot Fest as they shine offstage

See the stars of Riot Fest as they shine offstage

Ryan Segedi’s portraits of the festival's artists, taken with portable lights in front of a simple white backdrop in the corner of the press tent, provide a more intimate look at people we’re used to seeing under colored spotlights.

By Ryan Segedi

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See the stars of Riot Fest as they shine offstage

Ryan Segedi’s portraits of the festival's artists, taken with portable lights in front of a simple white backdrop in the corner of the press tent, provide a more intimate look at people we’re used to seeing under colored spotlights.

By Ryan Segedi | 09.19.18
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Four Frankensteins (and a panel discussion)

Chicago celebrates two centuries of the doctor and his monster.

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‘Is it OK to give myself permission to give up on partner-based climaxing?’

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