As the founder and president of CH Ventures, LLC, in Chicago, Cameel Halim has been investing in and managing real estate for more than 40 years. Cameel Halim is also responsible for the Halim Museum of Time and Glass in Evanston, which houses more than 80 stained-glass windows created between 1880 and 1920 by famous artists, including John La Farge.
A renowned stained-glass painter of the late 1800s, La Farge studied painting in Europe before settling in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1859 to formally launch his career in the arts. La Farge’s first noteworthy work came when he was appointed to create stained-glass pieces and murals for the Trinity Church in Boston. Upon the success of this work, La Farge secured important commissions for both private patrons, such as Cornelius Vanderbilt, and public spaces, such as New York’s Church of Ascension. La Farge is also well known for the watercolor paintings he created while traveling, especially the paintings made during his time in the South Seas. Like his stained-glass pieces, La Farge’s watercolors feature bold colors and architectural elements. La Farge continued to create murals and stained glass until he passed away in 1910.
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AuthorA successful real Chicago estate investor, Cameel Halim supports his community through a variety of charitable efforts. Archives
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