September-December 2015
CHICAGO GALLERY NEWS
IN THIS ISSUE • Dealer Rhona Hoffman • Collector Helen Zell • EXPO and SOFA at Navy Pier • Chicago Architecture Biennial • School of the Art Institute at 150 • The Renaissance Society Turns 100
Women in the Arts
Pictured: Collector Helen Zell. Photo by Kevin Nance
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Andy Warhol, Silver Clouds Installation, The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA. Photo by Richard Stoner ©AWF.
LUMA at 10! Greatest Hits AUGUST 22–OCTOBER 11, 2015 Free Tuesdays • 820 N. Michigan Avenue • Learn more at LUC.edu/luma. Celebrate LUMA’s 10th anniversary with an exhibition of greatest hits from past exhibitions—including Andy Warhol’s Silver Clouds—and 10 years of acquisitions. 10 days of free admission! Visit September 1–11 and mention this ad.
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MEMORY
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ROSE’S INCLINATION
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New site-specific work by Jessica Stockholder
ABOVE (left to right): Jason Salavon, The Class of 1988 (detail), 1998, Digital C-print, Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago, Gift of Gary and Susan Garrett, 2013.17. Art © Jason Salavon. • Jessica Stockholder, Rose’s Inclination (installation view), 2015. • Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Dodo in the Studio (detail), 1910, Pastel on paper, Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago, Gift of Paul and Susan Freehling in memory of Mrs. Edna Freehling, 2002.70. • Fred Berger, Untitled (detail), 1958, Oil on canvas, Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago, Gift of Robert and Mary Donley, 2014.20.
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Openings and Gallery Receptions Gallery Specialties Emerging, photography, prints, sculpture + more
News
Openings are happening every weekend through the end of the year. P 16.
Kevin Nance talks with dealer Rhona Hoffman. P 28.
The inaugural Chicago Architectural Biennial launches in October. P 36.
Jesssica Stockholder at Kavi Gupta Gallery
Loyola University Museum of Art celebrates 10 years. P 31.
20 What’s Happening: Letter from the Publisher 22 Features and Interviews • Helen Zell’s Vision for Collecting Art • The Renaissance Society Turns 100 • The Next Generation of Art Leaders • Dealer Profile: Rhona Hoffman • Q&A with Curator Zoë Ryan • LUMA Showcases Chicago Artists • Artist Insights: Cheryl Pope 33 Pull-out Gallery District Maps Schedule of Monthly Art Walks/Special Events 34 Artist and Dealer News and Additional Features • The School of the Art Institute: 150 Years • Art on The 606 Trail • Art Meets Design:River North Design District • This Season’s Art Fair Highlights • The Inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial • Art World News and Galleries New to CGN
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River North Private Dealers West Side: West Loop / Fulton Market South Side: Hyde Park / Pilsen / Pilsen East / Bridgeport North Side: Wicker Park / Bucktown, Ravenswood, Lincoln Park, and beyond Michigan Ave. / Loop / South Loop / Gold Coast Suburbs / Indiana / Michigan / Wisconsin
Art Resources + Art Centers
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Art Businesses, Services + Resources: Framers, Auctioneers, Appraisers + more Art Centers, Collectives + Artist Studios Gallery Index
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CHICAGO GALLERY NEWS Founded in 1983 Chicago Gallery News is the central source for information about the area’s art galleries, museums, events, and resources. CGN aims to be a clear, accessible guide to the region’s creative world, as well as an advocate on behalf of the local art community. Magazines are available by subscription. Complimentary copies are also available in all listed galleries, in area art centers, at the Chicago Cultural Center, in local museums, and at hotel concierge desks throughout Chicago and the suburbs. Published 3 times annually: January / May / September ©2015 Chicago Gallery News, Inc. Publisher + Executive Editor Virginia B. Van Alyea Managing Editor + Business Manager Laura M. Mettam Contributing Writers Mary DeYoe Mia DiMeo Franck Mercurio Kevin Nance Interns Maria Camila Vargas Isobel Van Alyea Chicago Gallery News 213 W. Institute Pl., Ste. 407 Chicago, IL 60610 Tel 312-649-0064 info@chicagogallerynews.com www.chicagogallerynews.com facebook.com/ChicagoGalleryNews Twitter @ChiGalleryNews Instagram @ChiGalleryNews September-December 2015 Vol. 30, No. 3 © 2015 ISSN #1046-6185
ON THE COVER: Women in the Arts W
omen in the Arts. This is a deep topic, and it’s long been a much-debated flash point in the art world throughout art history and into modern times. While CGN is regularly devoted to generally promoting many facets of the visual arts in Chicago and in the region, for this fall’s edition we chose to focus editorially on a few women leading our cultural community now. The Chicago area has a rich history of women both working in and supporting the arts; after all it was Mrs. Potter Palmer’s generous contributions to the Art Institute of Chicago that became the foundation of the collection that is world renowned today. Women were even taking architecture classes at the early School of the Art Institute back in 1889 (see the photo, lower right.) Throughout our artistic history, women have made pivotal contributions. We are home to organizations, such as Woman Made Gallery and ARC Gallery, devoted to supporting and providing women with creative opportunities and resources. Women like Suzanne Ghez, who solidified the international reputation of the Renaissance Society, and Ruth Horwich, who was an unwavering patron of multiple institutions, such as the Hyde Park Art Center and the Smart Museum, made indelible marks on our community that will last for decades. They are just two of scores of women who have been instrumental supporters of the arts. Today many creative women in our midst are working as artists, gallery owners, museum directors, curators, critics, designers and architects. There are more than 45 women who own, lead or direct area galleries, art centers and museums listed in CGN. Interviews in this issue span generations, offering promises for the future while honoring the past. Gallery owner Rhona Hoffman, just one of the 45 mentioned above, has launched the careers of dozens of artists, male and female, in her four decades in business. Helen Zell has built one of the most significant art collections in the country from her enthusiasm for female artists like Gertrude Abercrombie, Lee Bontecou and Louise Bourgeois. Artist Cheryl Pope engages the public to work out conflict and address violence. Julie Rodrigues Widholm, Solveig Øvstebø and Madeleine Grynsztejn are all young, female directors leading area art museums. Zoë Ryan is a young curator turning the world’s eyes on design while opening the Art Institute’s first galleries dedicated to the subject. Naomi Beckwith is curating personal, thoughtful exhibitions at the MCA. Sarah Herda is one half of the team launching the first Chicago Architecture Biennial - a three month global event featuring projects and ideas by world super stars as well as local luminaries like Jeanne Gang. We cannot forget that Chicago Gallery News was founded in 1982 by Natalie van Straaten and is currently owned by Publisher Ginny Van Alyea and run with help from Managing Editor Laura Mettam. CGN wants to honor all women who pursue creative endeavors, be it starting a gallery, practicing as an artist, becoming a curator, or starting an art collection, and we hope to encourage everyone, men and women, to continue paving Chicago’s cultural path. - GV
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GALLERY OPENING RECEPTIONS Fall is the Midwest’s busiest cultural season. Every single weekend there are dozens of gallery openings. International art fairs anchor the calendar, but events continue from September-December. Many districts offer monthly 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays as well as Saturday events or tours. The schedule is constantly being updated. Visit chicagogallerynews.com for the up-to-date list. We’ll see you in the galleries! DISTRICT KEY • River North • West Loop + West Side • Pilsen + Pilsen East, Bridgeport + Hyde Park • North Side + Bucktown + Wicker Park • Michigan Ave., Loop + S. Loop • Suburbs + Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin
OPEN STUDIOS + GALLERY NIGHTS • 1st Friday September 4 (check for participation) October 2 November 6 December 4
• 2nd Friday September 11 October 9 November 13 December 11
• 3rd Friday September 18 October 16 November 20 December 18 Opening receptions take place every 6-8 weeks on the first night of a new exhibition, usually some time between 5-9pm, unless otherwise noted. Artists are often present, and the public is welcome. A helpful pull-out map to guide you can be found on page 33.
SEPTEMBER F, September 4 Rangefinder Galerie F Lakeside Legacy
Sa, September 5 Vertical Perspective
Th, September 10 NIU Art Museum (4:30-6)
F, September 11 Addington Jean Albano Andrew Bae Berlanga Russell Bowman Catherine Edelman Gruen Galleries Carl Hammer Ann Nathan Jennifer Norback Perimeter Maya Polsky Printworks Ken Saunders Schneider Vale Craft Zolla / Lieberman River North Design District walk, 5-10pm Rhona Hoffman Linda Warren Prospectus ARC Chicago Art Source Jackson Junge Kruger Thomas Masters Richard Gray
Sa, September 12 Kavi Gupta Carrie Secrist DreamBox Uptown Arts Center Gallery Seven
Th, September 17 South Shore Arts
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F, October 2, Cont.
ART AFTER HOURS During EXPO CHICAGO dozens of galleries across the city host extended hrs, 6-9pm Ann Nathan PATRON Woman Made 4Art Bridgeport Art Center Yale Factor Zhou B Art Center Chicago Art Source Jackson Junge Thomas Masters KM Mongerson Elmhurst Artists’ Guild Krasl Art Center Water Street Studios
Art Center, Highland Park Lakeside Legacy
Sa, October 3 Uptown Arts Center Vertical Perspective Tall Grass
F, October 9 Logan Center Thomas Masters College of Lake County, Robert T. Wright
Sa, October 10 Gallery Seven Riverside Arts Center
Th, October 15 State Street Gallery
Sa, September 19 McCormick
F, October 16 Berlanga 4Art Bridgeport Art Center Yale Factor Zhou B Art Center DreamBox Galerie F
Su, September 20 Evanston Art Center (1-4) South Shore Arts (1-3)
Th, September 24 Christopher Art Gallery
Sa, October 17 Chicago Printmakers Collaborative (11-5)
F, September 25 David Weinberg MLG Firecat Deer Path Art League
Su, October 18 Chicago Printmakers Collaborative (11-5)
F, October 23
OCTOBER
Printworks Prospectus Galerie F Firecat
Th, October 1 Rhona Hoffman
F, October 2
F, October 30
Rangefinder Schneider ARC Cornelia Arts Building DreamBox
Maya Polsky Rhona Hoffman Elmhurst Artists’ Guild
NOVEMBER Th, November 5 Art Post
F, November 6 Addington Jean Albano Andrew Bae Echt Catherine Edelman Gruen Galleries Carl Hammer Ann Nathan Jennifer Norback Perimeter Rangefinder Rivera Contemporary Ken Saunders Vale Craft Galerie Waterton Zolla / Lieberman McCormick ARC Galerie F Jackson Junge Art Center, Highland Park Lakeside Legacy
Sa, November 7 Kavi Gupta Carrie Secrist Vertical Perspective
Th, November 12 Golden Triangle Christopher Art Gallery
F, November 13 Linda Warren Kruger Deer Path Art League
Sa, November 14 Gallery Seven
Th, November 19 NIU Art Museum (4:30-6)
F, November 20 Berlanga 4Art Bridgeport Art Center
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F, November 20, Cont. Yale Factor Zhou B Art Center Cornelia Arts Building Firecat College of Lake County, Robert T. Wright Krasl Art Center Tall Grass
Sa, November 21 Cornelia Arts Building (2-6) Riverside Arts Center
Su, November 29 Gallery Seven (12-6)
DECEMBER Th, December 3 Krannert Art Museum
F, December 4 Printworks Rangefinder Schneider ARC Lakeside Legacy
Sa, December 5 Chicago Printmakers Collaborative (11-6) Perspective
Su, December 6 Chicago Printmakers Collaborative (11-6)
F, December 11 Galerie F Elmhurst Artists’ Guild
Sa, December 12 DreamBox (1-5) Vertical
F, December 18 4Art Bridgeport Art Center Yale Factor Zhou B Art Center Firecat
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GALLERY SPECIALTIES Abstract Expressionism McCormick Abstraction Addington Jean Albano Art Post Chicago Art Source Evanston Art Center Rhona Hoffman KM Fine Arts Leigh Anne Loucks McCormick Jennifer Norback Richard Norton Perimeter Zygman Voss
The 31st Annual Exposition and Sale of Fine American Craft
African or African American Douglas Dawson Mongerson Ann Nathan PRIMITIVE Antiques Golden Triangle Pagoda Red Antiquities and Artifacts Douglas Dawson Golden Triangle PRIMITIVE Artists’ Books Chicago Printmakers Collaborative Printworks Sutra Zygman Voss
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Asian Andrew Bae Douglas Dawson Golden Triangle NIU Art Museum Pagoda Red PRIMITIVE Sutra Galerie Waterton
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Ceramics Bridgeport Art Center Douglas Dawson Evanston Art Center Leigh Nevica Project Perimeter Riverside Arts Center Vale Craft Chicago Scenes ArtDeTriumph Art Post Chicago Printmakers Collaborative McMahon Mongerson Ann Nathan Jennifer Norback Maya Polsky Contemporary Addington Andrew Bae DreamBox Carl Hammer Nevica Project Rivera Contemporary Sutra Linda Warren Galerie Waterton Crafts Evanston Art Center Vale Craft Early 20th Century Frederick Baker Hildt Galleries Josef Glimer R.S. Johnson Kamp Galleries Maurice Sternberg McCormick Worthington Zygman Voss
Emerging, Cont. Kruger Lakeside Legacy Anne Loucks Prospectus Riverside Arts Center Schneider Carrie Secrist Vertical Galerie Waterton Woman Made Zolla / Lieberman Fiber Arts / Textiles Douglas Dawson Perimeter PRIMITIVE Sutra Vale Craft Figurative Addington Josef Glimer Anne Loucks Ann Nathan Jennifer Norback Maya Polsky Zygman Voss Fine Painting and Prints 18th and 19th Century Frederick Baker Hildt Galleries R.S. Johnson Galleries Maurice Sternberg
Fine Prints Contemporary Art Post Andrew Bae Frederick Baker Chicago Art Source Chicago Printmakers Collaborative Galerie F Eastern European R.S. Johnson Kamp KM Fine Arts Maya Polsky McMahon NIU Art Museum Emerging Perimeter Addington Printworks ARC Prospectus Bridgeport Art Center Vertical Chicago Art Source Zygman Voss Chicago Printmakers Collaborative Folk / Outsider Deer Path Art League Russell Bowman DreamBox Carl Hammer Catherine Edelman Vale Craft Josef Glimer Jackson Junge
GALLERY SPECIALTIES Furniture & Decorative Arts Douglas Dawson John Toomey Golden Triangle Ann Nathan Nevica Project Pagoda Red
Modern Contemporary Masters, Cont. Richard Gray KM Fine Arts Jennifer Norback Richard Norton Prospectus
German Expressionism Worthington
Modernism Josef Glimer Kamp KM Fine Arts McCormick Mongerson
Glass Echt Leigh Ken Saunders Vale Craft Impressionism ArtDeTriumph Kamp Rivera Contemporary Galleries Maurice Sternberg Richard Norton Zygman Voss Installations Bridgeport Art Center Evanston Art Center Lakeside Legacy Jewelry Bridgeport Art Center Leigh Vale Craft Landscape Art Post Deer Path Art League Catherine Edelman Lakeside Legacy Anne Loucks Yale Factor Zygman Voss Latin American Prospectus Mid-Century John Toomey Minimalism Rhona Hoffman Nevica Project Modern Contemporary Masters Russell Bowman
Multi-Media Deer Path Art League Catherine Edelman Old Masters R.S. Johnson Kamp KM Fine Arts Galleries Maurice Sternberg Zygman Voss Photography Andrew Bae Berlanga Chicago Art Source Deer Path Art League DreamBox Catherine Edelman Evanston Art Center Carl Hammer Rhona Hoffman Jackson Junge Anne Loucks Ann Nathan Perspective Maya Polsky Printworks Prospectus Rangefinder Riverside Arts Center Schneider Sutra David Weinberg Plein-air ArtDeTriumph Kamp Pop Galerie F Vertical
Portraits/Portraiture Catherine Edelman Yale Factor
Vertical Gallery
Posters / Lithography Galerie F Regionalism ArtDeTriumph Mongerson Sculpture Addington Andrew Bae Bridgeport Art Center Echt Richard Gray Bert Green Carl Hammer Rhona Hoffman Jackson Junge KM Fine Arts Krasl Art Center Lakeside Legacy Leigh Perimeter Maya Polsky Ken Saunders Worthington Zolla / Lieberman
September 5 - 26: A short and pleasurable journey A group exhibition curated by The Jaunt
October 3 - 31: OakOak ‘Let’s play’ Debut US Solo Show of Iconic French Street Artist
Street Art Galerie F Vertical Surrealism Jackson Junge Zygman Voss Western Mongerson Wildlife / Nature Joel Oppenheimer Works on Paper Art Post Frederick Baker Berlanga Russell Bowman Chicago Printmakers Collaborative Firecat Galerie F McMahon Nevica Project Maya Polsky Printworks Vertical Worthington Zygman Voss
November 7 - 28: The Power of Paint A group exhibition curated by Chicago Culture Couple ALSO IN 2015... December 2 - 6, 2015 Aqua Art Miami / Ben Frost Solo Exhibition December 12, 2015 - January 2, 2016 Simon W.G. Butler ‘Going Postal’ Opening receptions are 6 - 10 pm the first night of the exhibition.
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NEWS - WHAT’S HAPPENING Publisher’s Letter: Youth and History in the Art World The annual art season storm is here. This issue was a lot of fun to put together, as we combed many calendars to plan ahead for openings, new exhibitions, art fairs, galas and celebrations. Chicago has a youthful spirit, but as a few institutions celebrate major milestones, we can see how deep the city’s cultural foundation really go: this fall the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago marks its Centennial, and the School of the Art Institute turns 150 years old - it’s really something to see photos of architecture students at work at the school back in 1889.
CGN Publisher Ginny Van Alyea Photo: Jessica Tampas
Amidst a building boom here at home, the discussions and exhibitions that will take place for the Biennial will consider architecture’s role in not only beautifying our spaces but benefiting our citizens. Bringing this message to life, at the same time as the Biennial, is the first major retrospective of architect David Adjaye’s work at the Art Institute, curated by Zoë Ryan.
chandise Mart for the second year, October 29-November 1, featuring work from the African Diaspora. The following weekend SOFA is back at Navy Pier for its 22nd year, as over 70 dealers feature sculpture, objects, functional art and design at the always-anticipated fair.
Chicago’s unique brand of trail-blazing spirit is evident in these pages this issue. Kevin Nance Franck Mercurio talked to several young art interviewed veteran dealer Rhona Hoffman world leaders who are bringing our arts scene about her experience leading one of the most into the future; he spoke with the new director respected galleries in the country. Hoffman has of the DePaul Art Museum, Julie Rodrigues paved the way for so many artists as well as Widholm, as well as the Renaissance Society’s other dealers. Nance also toured the collection Solveig Øvstebø, plus a few ambitious members of Helen Zell, who embraces collecting and the of the Art Institute’s Auxiliary Board. life-long pursuit of art with zest.
History is always being made here, and this fall Chicago will welcome a large cast of international artists and galleries, as we host three art While we are always mindful of history, looking fairs within six weeks. EXPO returns to Navy towards the future is a theme in the art world Pier for its fourth iteration, September 17-20, this season, as the first Chicago Architecture and it welcomes its largest tally to date, when Biennial launches October 3, running through 140 galleries exhibit the best of what is happenJanuary 3, 2016. Many of the world’s top ing now in contemporary art. The Harlem Fine architectural minds will gather in our city to Art Show, part of a group of four art shows examine ‘the state of the art of architecture.’ around the country, comes to Chicago’s Mer-
Cheryl Pope is an example of an artist who never stops looking within herself for ways to improve her art as well as the lives of others, particularly youths subjected to violence. We have so many passionate figures contributing to our cultural community, and they are each building upon strong foundations to continue Chicago’s reputation as the city that works, especially when it comes to art.
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Helen Zell’s Timeless Approach to Collecting
Helen Zell seated in her apartment amidst her eclectic collection of art and objects.
By KEVIN NANCE Art collector Helen Zell is one of those people who thinks best on her feet. Given the option of a sit-down chat or being interviewed while touring the modernist Streeterville condo she shares with her husband, businessman Sam Zell, she immediately chooses the latter. It’s quite a trek, encompassing 18,000 square feet of space that contains some 800 objects, including major works by René Magritte, Joan Miró, Frida Kahlo, Max Ernst, Alexander Calder, Salvador Dalí, Remedios Varo, Giorgio de Chirico, Louise Bourgeois and a host of younger and emerging artists, along with ethnographic material and the occasional foray into Pop art.
yet—and we talked about collecting art. Over dinner one night, he looked at me and said, “Do you like art?” I said, “Yeah, I like art. Like it a lot.” Then, “Well, what do you like?” I said, “Well, I like a lot of things. I’ve been a museum-goer my whole life.” He said, “Well, I like Surrealism!” I said, “You do?” You didn’t know that at the time? I didn’t have a clue. I didn’t know he was interested in art, let alone Surrealism. Am I correct in thinking that you, rather than your husband, take the lead in the collecting process?
That’s right. When we first decided to do this, Sam looked at me and said, “OK. You Associated for two decades with the Museum do all the work and I’ll write the checks. It’s really going to be fun.” And that was it. of Contemporary Art, where she has held several positions including board chair, Zell is sleek and chic—her draping silver hair So, you’ve always been in the driver’s seat. set off against an elegant all-black outfit— but entirely down-to-earth, her husky alto Yeah. But he loves it. And takes great pride regularly erupting into laughter. Here’s an in walking around and learning about the edited transcript of our visit. collection. It’s a really big part of what he likes to show people. CGN: How did you get started with collecting? And did you have a background in art when you started the collection? HZ: The collection was originally conceived Not really. I was always a museum-goer, as a Surrealist collection. It was 18 years but I never took an art history course. I was ago—Sam and I weren’t even married 22
always a literature person, and I played the piano. I was afraid to go to galleries. Terrified! Because they were so snooty. I lived in New York when I was young, and was horrified by walking into these places that were so quiet. Nobody talked to you - kind of looked down their noses at you. I was really uncomfortable and didn’t feel like I belonged there. So the two Magrittes on the wall there are foundations of the collection? Right. Also Dalí, Max Ernst, Yves Tanguy. Our criteria generally was the quality of the work—how it affected us. Did it intrigue us? Did it make our hearts beat a little faster? That’s a good yardstick. And pretty consistently, that’s been true, whether it’s Surrealism or work that has nothing to do with Surrealism. You have Magritte and you have these Mayan ceramic figures that are 2,000 years old, and you think, “What do they have to do with one another?” Well, maybe nothing. Maybe the connection is those African masks that inspired Picasso. Continues on next page...
One of the sculptures has a mirror for a face. My grandkids love that. It’s like you become part of the piece. There might also be a reference to women carrying baskets on their heads. A: Or it might be some strange figure with a whirlibird on his head. (Laughs.) Later in her life, she did some incredibly huge monumental spiders. One of them was in the Turbine Room at the Tate. Then she did some that were much smaller, like this one (points to a spider sculpture on a table). There are about five of these, and in this case she combined it with one of the little cloth figures she was making at the end of her life. I love this piece. You can say it’s strange or tortured, but I like to think of it as a more powerful version of her—sort of stalking her prey. * In the hallway, Zell pauses in front of two paintings hung side by side, both featuring couples—the first very happy together, the second not so much.
A collection of objects in a sandbox—including maquettes, driftwood, seashells and other objects—from the studio of Lee Bontecou, recently acquired by Helen Zell in a special purchase via New York dealer Ann Freedman.
To me, it’s about the way the artists express themselves. (Pointing to a piece.) That’s by Gertrude Abercrombie, an American Surrealist from Chicago whom I had never heard of until Julie Rodrigues Widholm at the MCA did a collection show and revealed to me for the first time that there were a couple of Abercrombies in our permanent collection. She juxtaposed some of those pieces against more contemporary work and showed how they influenced one another. I loved the work and found out that we had a dealer in Chicago with access to it, so I went to Corbett vs. Dempsey and they found me an Abercrombie! That’s the part I really love—the story, the hunt. Making connections, finding out I really love something that fits in with the other work that we already have, then going to find it. That’s always fun.
These are two of the pictures that started the collection. We’re at an art fair early on, and Sam zeroes in on this piece (of the happy couple). He says, “Who’s this artist?” It was Dubuffet—early Dubuffet, from the ’40s, didn’t look like his later work at all. And Sam said, “I really like that piece.” One of the faces looks like an Ed Paschke face. Definitely, although Paschke wasn’t working yet. Anyway, the couple looks very happy together. I think it’s a classic example of, you know, you see something that resonates, because it means something for you. You were newlyweds.
Well, “eclectic” is the word of the day.
We weren’t even married yet. We were very happy and very romantic. It’s also very colorful, and we both love color.
It’s actually not. If you look at a lot of collections today that are put together for hedge-fund guys and people who are into buying for the sake of having trophies on their wall, buying and selling. . . that’s very different from what we’ve done. We’ve done what the collectors did once upon a time. They collected what they loved, and they took little side trips, had little adventures. I like to think I’m an old-fashioned collector.
(Pointing to the other painting): This is later in the relationship— darker, more serious. (Laughs): We still weren’t married yet. Although I have to say, we’re not dark, not very serious. Sam’s one of the most upbeat people you’ll ever meet. I’ve learned a lot about optimism from him. Anyhow, the next year, there was another painting with another couple. This is Heinrich Campendonk, a German Expressionist.
It’s not about buying and selling. We never sell. We buy it and expect to eventually give it away.
The piece has a Rousseau-like feel.
* Next, we encounter a group of neo-primitive sculptures by Louise Bourgeois.
I see that. I think it also has some interesting references to sex. As Sam will tell you, that’s a big thing for him. Lots of naked ladies. Tits and ass! (Laughs.)
One of my favorite artists is Louise Bourgeois, who died a few years ago. There were originally about 50 of these sculptures, called “Les Personnages,” first exhibited together at MOMA in the ’50s. The group has been reassembled a few times, including once at the Guggenheim in New York. When you think of her work juxtaposed with Tanguy’s, I think she has a Surrealist DNA. I just find them very compatible.
* We turn the corner, where there’s a large Roy Lichtenstein painting. That was in the Lichtenstein retrospect at the Art Institute a few years ago, wasn’t it?
They seem to have a relation to your ethnographic art. Yes. Absolutely. They’re like totems. That’s the kind of thing that makes it all make sense for me.
That’s right. It was one of the few pieces in the show that wasn’t owned by someone who wouldn’t sell it. It was offered for sale by [New York art dealer] Larry Gagosian. (Cont. on next page...) 23
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that auction. That’s where the art market really influences what you’re doing as a collector. I hate that part of it, but you must be aware of it. * We move to another large space down the hall, formerly a separate apartment which now houses the Zells’ photography collection and works by younger and emerging artists, many with a Surrealist bent. A lot of the work in here is collected in tandem with institutions, especially the MCA and the Art Institute. If they’re doing a show and want to collect the work—like this piece by Marlo Pascual— and I like the work, I buy it and promise it to the institution. It’s a way of supporting the local museums and keeping work moving in and out of the space. It gives me the opportunity to be flexible without having to store things. I like to keep moving on. Do you think of this as a separate collection, or as part of a single collection? It’s one collection with two pretty clearly defined parts, but a lot of the young artists in here are influenced by Surrealism, so it’s the perfect time to start mixing them together. This is an interesting piece (referring to a large panel covered with peacock feathers).
Zell in the company of sculptures by Louise Bourgeois
So when Sam and I fell in love with it, we were keenly aware that we could probably buy it.
That’s a Carol Bove, another artist I discovered through my association with the MCA. They did a show called The Language of Less, and she was one of the artists included. So I bought this from the show, and it will eventually go back to the MCA.
You bought it after having seen it at the Art Institute? Right. I immediately contacted Larry—I knew him very slightly— and we started the dance, the negotiation, which lasted about three months.
We come to a collection of small pieces, including maquettes, driftwood, seashells and other objects, in what appears to be a sandbox. This looks like Lee Bontecou.
That’s a long dance.
It is! And it’s actually one of my favorite stories. She did a show four or five years ago for Ann Freedman in New York, and I loved it, and was very interested in these three things called “Sandpits,” which were included in the exhibition to show how Lee works in her studio. They were not really considered works of art; they were just to show how she puts things together, experiments with shapes and forms. Well, I fell in love with this. I didn’t want to buy one of the pieces of art—I have a lot of her art—but I really wanted to have this. I’ve always been fascinated with her, I’ve met her, spent some time with her. So I asked if I could buy this, and Ann said, “I don’t think she wants to sell this.”
He’s tough, but so am I. (Laughs.) I’m sure you drive a very hard bargain. It’s just that I’m tenacious. Sam would never—he would say, “How much does the painting cost?” The guy would tell him, and he’d say OK and write a check. I cannot do that, because I’m too familiar with the way the art world works. There’s big markup. They mark up their paintings with the idea that they’re going to deal with you, negotiate. That’s all part of the process.
It’s work product, essentially. Exactly. It’s a sandbox you play in to decide what you’re going to make next. I said, “Oh, Ann, just tell her I’ll give it to the MCA! Beg her!” (Laughs.) Months went by, and then Ann called me one day and said, “She finally agreed to do it.” So finally it arrives in a box—all the sand, in bags, and all the little objects, beautifully wrapped in tissue paper. I had Ann photograph the whole assemblage when it was in New York, so I made a grid and proceeded to put it all together. And it worked. Then Ann called me again and said that Lee had said, “You know, she doesn’t have to do it like I did it. She can do it the way she wants to do it.” And I said, “I thought I’d start off the way Lee did it.” (Laughs uproariously.)
And you did get Gagosian to come down on the price? Yeah. He finally broke down and sold it to me two days—or maybe a day and a half—before a big auction where the values of Lichtenstein went up 40 to 50 percent. So it wasn’t a good move to sell when he did. No. He should have waited. And I would have had to be satisfied with a worse price for me because of what happened at 24
The Ren: 100 Years of Cultivating the Arts featuring the work of Irena Haiduk, Wadada Leo Smith, and Paul McCarthy. “All of these exhibitions have a very special role in our Centennial program,” says Solveig Øvstebø, the executive director and chief curator of the Renaissance Society. “The last show, Paul McCarthy, I think is an incredible, exciting presentation of his works.” McCarthy is an LA-based multidisciplinary artist known mainly for his large-scale sculptures and installations. The Ren exhibition, titled Paul McCarthy: Drawings (opening November 8) will present twodimensional works by the artist created for his White Snow project and subsequent installation, WS, exhibited at the Park Avenue Armory in 2013. The drawings reflect McCarthy’s intentions for his larger works and give insight into his creative process. The show is curated by Øvstebø along with guest curator Suzanne Ghez, the Ren’s former director. Paul McCarthy, Dwarf House, 2009, Pencil and collage on paper, 80” x 97” Part of Paul McCarthy, on view November 8, 2015 to January 24, 2016
Kicking off the Centennial celebration will be Irena “Ika” Haiduk’s Seductive Exacting Realism (opening September 10), a collaboration with the Istanbul Biennial. “Ika will present a completely new piece,” says Øvstebø. “Her work is very directly linked to socio-political discussions of our times.” According to the Ren’s website, the Chicago-based artist’s work will explore contemporary global politics through a “discursive data stream carrying a song in the form of a debate between two melodic voices.”
By FRANCK MERCURIO In 1913 the International Exhibition of Modern Art made its way to Chicago from New York. Popularly known as the Armory Show, the exhibition introduced Chicagoans to the likes of Picasso, Matisse, Brancusi, and Kandinsky—and in the process, scandalized the public and many in the city’s conservative art circles.
Indeed, the Ren has a long tradition of sponsoring and showcasing experimental music in addition to visual art. Ankrasmation: The Language Scores, 1967–2015 (opening October 11) features the work of musician, composer, educator, and artist Wadada Leo Smith. Curated by Hamza Walker (currently on sabbatical from the Ren) and John Corbett (of Corbett vs. Dempsey Gallery), the show complements the MCA’s The Freedom Principle: Experimentations in Art and Music, 1965 to Now.
Shortly thereafter, several arts organizations were formed, either in support of “the moderns” or in opposition to them. The Arts Club of Chicago, founded in 1916, had a decidedly modernist bent. The Renaissance Society, organized a year earlier in 1915 by a group of University of Chicago academics, was squarely in the other camp. The Society’s members aimed to “stimulate the love of the beautiful and to enrich the life of the community through the cultivation of the arts”—an idealized, 19th-century view of the function and societal role of art. During the first ten years, the organization reflected its scholarly origins by presenting a fairly sober roster of topics, such as “The Beginnings of Italian Sculpture” and “Chinese Paintings of the Tang, Sung, and Yuan Periods.”
In addition to its slate of exhibitions and programs, the Ren is using the Centennial as an opportunity to increase the Society’s visibility, especially here in the city.
But the Modernist movement could not be avoided forever. Attitudes shifted in 1927 with the election of Agnes C. Gale, the Society’s first female president. She, along with succeeding president Eva Watson Schütze, brought modernism to the forefront of the Ren’s agenda. Writing in the Society’s 1929 bulletin, Schütze made her mission clear: “Part of the program of the Renaissance Society is to study the art of the present time, the new renaissance.”
“The thing with the Renaissance Society is that it has such a strong voice on the international landscape,” explains Øvstebø. “But I think more people should know this institution in Chicago.”
Since then, there’s been no turning back. Over the years, the Ren has made its reputation by exhibiting intellectually challenging works by vanguard artists. This included a commitment to international, national, and local artists working in a variety of genres, from conceptual art to improvisational music to spoken word. The Society’s curators often worked alongside these artists to commission new pieces, something that helped distinguish the Ren from other arts institutions.
“People tell me that the Ren is a hidden gem,” says Director of Communications, Anna Searle Jones. “And I’m glad people think of us as a gem, but I don’t want us to be hidden. One of the aims of the Centennial is to make more people aware of what we do, that we’re free, and that we’re open to the public.”
To that end, the Ren is unveiling a new graphic identity, new website, and even new signage that will help visitors better locate its home on the University of Chicago campus.
The public is invited to celebrate the Ren’s anniversary on Saturday, September 19, at the “100th Birthday Bash”. Visit www.renaissancesociety.org for more details.
This fall, the Ren pays homage to its tradition of supporting cuttingedge art as it celebrates the Society’s 100th year with a program of special exhibitions and events titled Centennial. Included are shows 25
100th Birthday Bash Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 6–11pm Wright, 1440 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60642 Admission: $100 individual/$25 artists and students This party takes place during EXPO CHICAGO, and shuttles will run between Navy Pier and Wright.
The Art World’s Next Generation of Leaders Widholm says. “So, I absolutely look forward to bringing [to DePaul] voices from all over the world—including Chicago—but also from Africa, Latin America, and Asia.” At the MCA Widholm organized several major exhibitions around socially inclusive themes, including Tropicália: A Revolution in Brazilian Culture (2005), Escultura Social: A New Generation of Art from Mexico City (2007), Rashid Johnson: Message to Our Folks (2012), and Unbound: Contemporary Art after Frida Kahlo (2014). She also displayed a commitment to Chicago artists by organizing 30 12 x 12 shows featuring emerging local talent. Widholm now leads a university museum housed in a new state-of-the-art facility with a growing reputation for innovative exhibitions. “Over the last few years, the DePaul program has become more interesting, exciting and connected to contemporary artists in Chicago,” says Widholm. “I feel it’s on a wonderful trajectory.” Widholm’s first exhibition as DPAM director will be Matt Siber: Idol Structures (opening September 10) featuring recent sculptural works by the Chicago-based artist. Concurrently, she will wrap up her final MCA exhibition, Kathryn Andrews: Run for President (opening November 21).
DePaul Art Museum director Julie Rodrigues Widholm Inset: Matt Siber’s Trapezoid, 2015, wood, plexiglass, flourescent lights, courtesy of the artist
BY FRANCK MERCURIO
Chicago’s young cultural leaders are making their mark on the city’s art scene. Meet some of the under-45 set—curators, museum directors, and philanthropists— who are taking Chicago’s arts institutions to exciting new places. The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now, open through November 22, marks a milestone in the career of Naomi Beckwith (age 38), the Marilyn and Larry Fields Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art. A kind of culmination of Beckwith’s curatorial experiences at the MCA, the show presents the visual arts alongside music, performance, and other interdisciplinary expressions. It also reflects Beckwith’s commitment to often neglected historical subjects, in this case, the black cultural nationalism of the 1960s and its continued influence on artists today. “Contemporary artists have reached back to language, forms, terms, and concerns related to democratic possibilities that surfaced prominently in the 1960s,” writes Beckwith in her exhibition catalog essay. “In various
ways, they seem eager to explore the legacy of the integrationist civil rights and the separatist Black Power movement by asking how art mattered in that moment of urgent political struggles.” This type of thoughtful linking of past and present—and questioning of conventional histories—places Beckwith within the vanguard of her peers. Since joining the MCA in 2011, she has expressed her distinctive point of view in large-scale installations, such as The Freedom Principle, William J. O’Brien, and Yinka Shonibare: MBD, as well as in small-scale shows, such as MCA DNA: Richard Hunt. Each exhibition reflects Beckwith’s passion for topics and artists that are often under-represented in museums. Beckwith’s is an interest shared by other young Chicago curators, including Julie Rodrigues Widholm (age 40) who recently left the MCA to become director of the DePaul Art Museum. “Part of my personal mission as a curator is to make sure there is a plurality of voices and experiences represented in museums,” 26
Widholm joins the museum leaders’ club with another young director, Solveig Øvstebø of the Renaissance Society. Øvstebø (age 42) succeeded long-time director, Suzanne Ghez, in 2013. She also serves as the institution’s chief curator and has organized important solo shows by Varda Caivano, Mathias Poledna, and Nora Schultz in just the past two years. Keenly aware of the Ren’s tradition of presenting new works by avant-garde artists, Øvstebø understands the importance of keeping a finger on the pulse of the art world. “The institutional landscape of the contemporary art field has exploded,” says Øvstebø. “It’s completely different from where it was in the 80s or even the 90s. It’s important to figure out where we can be the most relevant.” Øvstebø directs an exhibition program centered on commissioning new work from artists. “It is incredibly important for me to decide how this institution can best support artists,” she says “and to be in close dialogue.” With this in mind, Øvstebø is looking
The 2014 Uncorked: A Case for Wine, sponsored by the Auxiliary Board of the Art Institute of Chicago. Photo credit: Robert Kusel Photography
forward to unveiling a brand new work by Chicago-based artist, Irena Haiduk. Titled Seductive Exacting Realism, the exhibition kicks-off the Ren’s Centennial celebration on September 10. (See p. 25 for the story.) * It takes money to commission new works, organize exhibitions, and support curators; this is where Chicago’s philanthropic leaders step in. The city’s cultural institutions are generously endowed by the community, which includes members of local families who have a long tradition of serving on the boards of Chicago’s museums. The Art Institute of Chicago’s Auxiliary Board is one such group. The Board, now 43 years old, is the oldest and most recognized charitable board of its kind in the nation, yet many of its members are younger. Under the leadership of Dustin O’Regan, Board president, the organization has brought in new members—some in their 20s and 30s—and is cultivating a group of young philanthropic leaders.
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“The Auxiliary Board is one of my favorite organizations I’m involved with,” says board member Michael J. Patterson (age 24). “I think it includes great people who are intelligent and passionate about the mission of the museum.” “It’s such a great board, because it really, truly works to benefit the museum,” adds Daisy M. Wood (age 27). “You can see first hand the effects that our fundraising efforts have had. Photo: Amahra Leaman
The Auxiliary Board supports a range of community outreach projects in an effort to expose “new, young, diverse audiences” to the museum, including the annual Holiday Treasure Hunt and Tea Party, which Patterson chairs. Since 2004, the Board has raised more than $1.5 million through events such as Uncorked: A Case for Wine. JR Glenn (age 32) serves on the Board’s Development Committee and is the chair of Uncorked. For him, joining the Board is not only a way to give back to the community, but also an educational experience, one that opens up the world of art and art history. “The more I learn, the more I appreciate it,” says Glenn. “I’ve always loved the museum, but I want to learn more; and help others learn more.” This sentiment seems to be a major motivating factor shared by Chicago’s young cultural leaders—a desire to work for the benefit of the community, to bring new ideas to light, and to engage the public with the power of art. 27
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Rhona Hoffman: 40 Years of Having Fun show art that sells for considerably less than the men. And what’s happening now—which is really horrifying—is that certain big galleries are waiting for the depth of the artist to be developed. As a less-monied gallery develops the artist—has shows, takes them to art fairs, takes care of them, brings them to the world, makes them popular—along comes Mr. Big Fish and says, “Come with me, little girl or little boy. I can make you even more popular.” It’s always been the case, but it’s happening more now. Have you been on the receiving end of that? Not yet. (Thinks about it.) Yes, I have, actually. You had an artist who was poached? I wouldn’t say poached. The Pace Gallery took on Robert Ryman, and I never really had another show since then. They seemed to be able to control that. And David Zwirner now represents Fred Sandback. I have an excellent relationship with the estate, so they’re not going to completely take it away from me. But I have less control over it than Zwirner does.
Rhona Hoffman in her West Loop gallery. Photo: Kevin Nance.
By KEVIN NANCE Since the mid-1970s, Rhona Hoffman has been a force in the Chicago art world and beyond—a fact enshrined last December by Vanity Fair magazine, which named her one of America’s 14 most important female art dealers.
In the case of Ryman, that was someone you had invested in, so to speak. Yes, yes. We’d been showing him since the late ’70s.
Known for showing a mix of formal and/or politically engaged work by artists at various points in their careers, Hoffman’s eponymous gallery has established a track record and reputation far larger than its relatively modest digs in the West Loop. If you’re an artist in Chicago, or one from elsewhere looking for a prime showcase in the Midwest, the Rhona Hoffman Gallery is high on your list. And if you’re a collector with an eye for the latest and greatest in contemporary art, you head to 118 N. Peoria Street.
This did not make you happy? Well, why would I like being run over? (Laughs.) I’m not a masochist. Getting back to the topic of women in your history as a gallerist: The Young Hoffman Gallery, which you started with Donald Young in the mid-’70s, was one of the first to show a lot of women artists, including Cindy Sherman, Barbara Kruger, Jenny Holzer, etc. Was there, and is there now, a preference on your part to show women artists?
Chicago Gallery News recently caught up with Hoffman—who was working with her staff to prepare the gallery’s booth design for this fall’s EXPO CHICAGO—for an interview in her light-and-artfilled office. Here’s an edited transcript of our chat.
If so, it’s not conscious. We always picked work that we thought was challenging and interesting. I have to amuse myself, you know. I’m not here just to make other people happy. I have to take care of my ego as well. I have to come to work and feel good, and I like to back a good horse. You know, back in the late ’70s and early ’80s, the people doing the most exciting things were women. I’m a very political, socio-political animal, and I care about the world. The gallery is still split between artists who do formal work and people who are actively engaged in societal concerns. And the women were political. Barbara Kruger was political, for sure. Cindy Sherman, not so much. But they were doing interesting things. And then in the early ’90s, along came the African-American artists, who were doing work that intrigued me. I think it’s like no one having heard of [Jorge Luis] Borges or [Gabriel Garcia] Márquez. They just seemed to break upon the scene here, but they’d already had huge careers in South America. The same thing happens in the visual arts. You start seeing work that’s interesting to you, for a variety of reasons—including, always, the formal aspects. And that’s where you want the dialogue to be. Continues on next page...
CGN: Has your work as an art dealer been affected at all by you being a woman? RH: No, although with the exception perhaps of a Marian Goodman or a Barbara Gladstone or maybe a few others, generally the superpowers in the art world are men, both in America and Europe. You’re talking about people like Larry Gagosian? Gagosian, yes. But Hauser & Wirth are even bigger. David Zwirner. They are eclipsing a number of bigger, male-owned galleries. The men tend to go for the big paintings, the big prices. But there are still very powerful women dealers all over the world. Paula Cooper is still there. Marianne Boesky’s becoming a big deal. In Europe, there’s Monika Sprüth. In São Paulo, there’s Luisa Strina. In fact, there are more women who are dealers than there are men who are dealers. But the price points are generally lower. I hate broad generalizations, but in great measure, women dealers tend to 28
But it wasn’t that you were making a special point of recruiting women artists, or African-American artists, for the sake of addressing some imbalance.
I’ve cut back, yes. Now I’m just doing three, the Art Dealers Association show in New York, Art Basel Miami and EXPO CHICAGO. We went to Hong Kong for three years, we’ve done other fairs. But they’re very costly. And a lot of the work I sell at an art fair, I could sell anyplace. And you know, I don’t have a Picasso to pull out of the back room to cover the cost of a fair.
Not at all. And that’s still true? Absolutely. In terms of African-American artists, we started Mickalene Thomas’s career. Now we have Deana Lawson, who has a show opening at the Art Institute on Sept. 5. We have Derrick Adams. Of the new artists we have taken on in the last couple of years, one is an AfricanAmerican artist, Nathaniel Mary Quinn, who actually was raised in the Robert Taylor Homes in Chicago. You never heard of him. But you will.
People say the art world runs on reputation, and that goes for both artists and dealers. That’s a stupid generalization. The art world runs on a lot of stuff. But you do have a reputation. I know, I’m reading about it now. (Laughs.) I’m well-known for doing just what I said. And I’m known for doing it as long as I’ve done it. Starting in ’76, that’s a long way from there to here.
He sounds like a good story. Yes. He grew up poor. When he was 14 or 15, his mom died. Her name was Mary Quinn, so he took her first name as his middle name. He was very fortunate in that he had two teachers who took him under their wing and pushed him along at school, got him scholarships, things like that. He made it. Very smart, very verbal. To what extent would you say your choices as a gallerist reflect your personal taste in art?
I wonder where that places you on the list of longest-serving gallerists in Chicago? Near the top, I’m thinking. Nathaniel Mary Quinn, Space Monkey, 2015, Black charcoal, gouache, soft pastel, oil pastel, oil paint, paint stick, acrylic gold leaf on Coventry Vellum paper, 17 x 14 inches
One hundred percent. You wouldn’t take on an artist whose work you personally didn’t care for but thought might sell? Never. How would you describe the niche you’ve carved out as a dealer? Well, we’re a Midwest gallery. We largely sell in the greater Midwest, except for art fairs, where the world comes and you sell to anybody from anyplace. I don’t have a show of a New York artist and immediately sell it back to New York art collectors. Nathaniel’s show, for example, comes fresh from the studio, we open it without anything sold—although there are people in New York dying to buy some of the pieces—and Chicago goes first, and the Midwest. Then the rest of the world can go. That gives me an edge. I give the artist a bigger exposure than if he or she had shows only in New York. It seems like you used to do a lot of art fairs; now, not so much.
shingle as an art advisor. Your information, your history, your ability to discern art is unknown. And they take people around and say, “Look at this, this is interesting.” I understand it to some degree, because people are busy, they’re working too hard. So you have someone now who makes money from you when you buy something through them, plus sometimes they get a stipend from the gallery. It’s interesting.
How have the fairs changed the way you do business?
Well, there’s the Richard Gray Gallery. They were there since before me. Stanley Johnson. (Thinks.) Hmm. Wow. That makes me maybe the oldest living dealer really active in Chicago.
What the fairs did was change the composition of your clientele. Now the collectors go to all the fairs and they know all the dealers. So they’re not going to come to you as a dealer and say, “Oh, I want to buy a this or a that, could you get me one?” They’re just going to go to a fair and buy one from whoever’s selling it. So everyone has the same clients now, mostly. Everyone can buy from everybody now.
There’s Ann Nathan—
And that’s less satisfactory to you than the old way?
I don’t know. I just signed a new lease, but only for three years. I’ll think about it then. (Smiles.) The thing is, my job comes along with a really nice life. Not necessarily a lot of money, but a really nice life. I do for a living what I would do in my spare time. I have interesting conversations in this job. I don’t have to be the best friend of every collector who buys things from me, but I’m connected to a world that I’m really interested in, which is theoretical and intellectual. And we drink a lot and have a lot of fun. (Laughs.) So what am I going to do, stay home?
Yeah, because there’s less conversation. [Chicago collectors] Jack and Sandy Guffman and I were together a while back, and we were reminiscing about what Saturdays used to be like in the good old days, the ’80s and ’90s. On Saturdays, collectors would come and sit around my office and we’d talk about art. Now everyone’s too busy. And the other thing that really is the bane of my existence is that everybody—well, not everybody, but so many people have art advisors. Of course, there are some really good ones. But you don’t have to go to school to hang out your 29
Oh, Ann, of course. She’s been around longer than I have. Maybe Carl Hammer? Well, what I’m getting around to, a little fearfully, is the fact that you’re at a point in your career when many people are considering retirement. Do you have thoughts along those lines?
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Q&A with Design Curator Zoë Ryan Zoë Ryan is the John H. Bryan Curator of Architecture and Design and Chair of the Department of Architecture and Design at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2014 she curated the second Istanbul Design Biennial. She also teaches art history at SAIC and University of Illinois Chicago. She has written several books, including Bertrand Goldberg: Architecture of Invention, published in 2011.
In addition to models, drawings, sketches, and photographs, the exhibition includes a specially commissioned series of short films featuring David’s buildings and commentary from an international coterie of art world luminaries such as Thelma Golden, Lorna Simpson, Chris Ofili, and Taiye Selasi. These help bring David’s projects alive. In addition, visitors will be able to experience many of his projects at a one-to-one scale
CGN: You came to the Art Institute of Chicago in 2006 and regularly travel extensively for your job. Plesae decribe your fall schedule. ZR: What I love most about my job is that no two months are the same. The fall is always particularly busy, with new exhibition openings, and this fall is exciting as we open our major mid-career survey of work by architect David Adjaye. We installed the exhibition here at the museum for most of August, and then I was off to Istanbul for a quick trip, since I am on the advisory board of the Istanbul Design Biennial, which I curated in 2014; I try to attend board meetings, as the biennial is an institution that I am particularly fond of. I have also been invited to give a lecture in Warsaw in September, which I am looking forward to, as I have never been. Travel is always a pleasure, but I like to keep a balance between my time in Chicago and my time away.
communications, political, and economic systems, the types of work that architects and designers are tackling has grown exponentially. Architects and designers play an important role in identifying points of urgency and posing questions, as well as formulating and materializing solutions. They have an incredible capacity to take urgent challenges and create outcomes that raise the quality of life and help make the world a more sustainable place, all while delighting and amazing us. How do you see Chicago as a base for all that you do? What does Chicago have to offer the rest of the design world? Wandering the streets of Chicago is a lesson in modern and contemporary architecture. This is an inspiring city to live and work in, and the city is a frame for my work. Chicagoans are very proud of the rich cultural and artistic traditions that have been born and cultivated here and the many talented individuals who have made their mark here, from architects such as Louis Sullivan to Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe, to contemporary practitioners such as Jeanne Gang and John Ronan. It’s incredible to live in a city where everyone has a point of view about the built environment.
Above: Zoë Ryan at the Art Institute of Chicago; Inset: Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington DC, 2012. ©Jeff Sauers, courtesy of Adjaye Associates.
What are highlights of the Adjaye exhibition opening in September, for design aficionados as well as the layperson? This is a really important moment in David’s career. He now has more than 50 built projects and many more in development or under construction all over the world. Next year, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on the Washington Mall, designed by David opens to the public. This is a project of immense national and international significance and has become the lynchpin of our exhibition at the Art Institute. The exhibition provides a moment to reflect on David’s career and understand the past 15-years worth of work within the context of his projects in development, such as larger scale public buildings and urban master plans across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
through full-scale mock-ups of façades of his buildings, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture in DC and Sugar Hill in Harlem. We are also installing a wooden pavilion in the galleries that visitors can walk through, giving them a first-hand experience of one of David’s projects and enabling them to experience for themselves David’s interest in material, spatial and compositional explorations. Adjaye is known for designing architectural projects that in part address social issues. This is also a theme of the upcoming inaugural Chicago Architectural Biennial. What do you think design can offer society? The fields of architecture and design are inextricably linked to every aspect of our daily lives. From our buildings, streets, education, food, and health care to our 30
In design, there continues to be a rich tradition of graphic, furniture, and product designers based here following in the footsteps of modern designers, such as Charles Harrison and John Massey, Marcia Lausen at SudioLab, James Goggin, Helen Maria Nugent and Ronald Kirkpatrick of Haelo Design, Scott Wilson of MNML, and emerging practitioners such as Parsons & Charlesworth and Plural. It’s a rich, creative environment in which to live and work. Many people think of design, and objects first come to mind. How can we see design as conceptual rather than physical? The wonderful thing about working in the fields of architecture and design is that we all can have an opinion about these fields of practice, based on our own experiences of living and working in buildings and cities and using design daily, whether it is our smart phones, tea kettles, or the street signs that help us get to where we are going. Continues on next page...
Designers are master communicators - able to frame and explore intellectual, cultural, and social questions through their work. A burgeoning area of study is speculative design, in which the processes of design ask questions about everyday life as a means to find solutions to challenges as varied as the impact of new technologies on our health and wellbeing or our increasingly aging populations. You’ve been building AIC’s first contemporary design collection what are one or two of your favorite acquisitions to date? We are currently preparing for a new installation of work from our 20th and 21st century architecture and design collections. This will be the first time that the museum has dedicated galleries for these periods, and in preparation, we have been acquiring new work. Recently we acquired a pre-fabricated kitchen and bathroom unit by French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand. They are fantastic, 1970s units, inspired by Pop Art in their vibrant colors and shapes. They help us expand on the history of pre-fabrication that has played such an important role in the history of America and elsewhere in the 20th century. Visitors to our new galleries will get to experience a design element meant for architectural interiors at a one-to-one scale and fully appreciate what they might have been like when they were originally installed in the ski chalet for which they were designed in France.
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LUMA at 10
A 30-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE
OCT 9, 2015–JAN 31, 2016
10 years have flown by. Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) opened at 820 N. Michigan Ave. in 2005 with a mission to explore the spiritual in art of all faiths and cultures and to present the work of artists advocating for social justice. LUMA celebrates its tenth anniversary Andy Warhol, Silver Clouds Installation, The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA. Photo by Richard Stoner ©AWF. this fall with LUMA at 10: Greatest Hits, on view through October 11, a reprisal of its most successful and innovative exhibitions.
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More than 50 artists will have works on display, including Edward Gorey, Georges Rouault, and Andy Warhol. Warhol’s popular Silver Clouds, comprised of floating helium-filled, pillow-like forms, will fill LUMA’s largest gallery. Greatest Hits will also showcase 10 years of gifts to the museum, many of which are works by Chicago artists. “In 10 years, we have built strong roots in the community,” said Pam Ambrose, LUMA founding director. “We mount exhibitions visitors will not see at any other Chicago museum or gallery.”
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Cheryl Pope is Making Change Happen BY LAURA M. METTAM
What’s next this fall and into 2016?
I met Cheryl years ago when I volunteered in The School of the Art Institute’s (SAIC) Continuing Studies program and was placed in a fashion class she was teaching. Since then, I’ve kept up with Cheryl’s ambitious projects and exhibitions. Her energy is contagious, her passion is palpable, and she has a unique way of connecting to youth and the community. The artist’s recent work has questioned issues of power, inequality, race, gender, and segregation. Cheryl Pope has been busy. And she likes it that way.
I’m curating a one-night fashion event on September 18, 5-10pm, for the Art Loop Alliance (closing Wabash between Monroe and Madison); exhibiting in ARTBO in Bogota, Colombia; performing and installing a public work in Osnabrück, Germany; and participating in the Elmhurst Art Museum’s Biennial in December.
LM: When did you begin to make art?
You’ve had a busy year, with exhibitions in Chicago (Just Yell: From Within at The Poetry Foundation; Just Yell: Leveling the Playing Field - DCASE Artist in Residence at the Chicago Cultural Center), and in Miami, Boulder, Germany, Italy, and Dubai. In each exhibition and event, I have been repeatedly reminded of the value of quality over quantity. I think so often we evaluate based on numbers or scale. For me I can put all my time and all my heart into a project and reach only one person, but I can really impact them - this is what matters to me. This gives me all the courage, energy and purpose to continue. Do you enjoy having a full plate? Yes! Life only happens once. I live each day with this attitude. I have so much respect for my dreams and I want to do all I can to make both mine and others’ come true.
Instead we need to accept and confront the fact that segregation, unequal education and racism are the most harmful acts of violence, and it is here that the change needs to happen. What do you consider a highlight of working with younger collaborators?
Pope lives and works in Chicago, and is represented by Monique Meloche Gallery (Chicago), and Galleria Bianconi (Milan, Italy). She earned her Masters from SAIC in Design: Fashion, Body, and Garment in 2010 and currently teaches in SAIC’s Fashion and Contemporary Practice Departments.
CP: I lived across the street from a forest preserve and was always finding and making things, but it wasn’t until my senior year in high school, in my first art class with Mr. Englehart, that art became my path. He was the first to respect my intention to make. He believed in me and respected me, and this was transforming when I needed it most. I will always be grateful to him.
positive change. I think it’s easy to point a finger, or to say, “get rid of guns” to try to solve a problem, but these issues are deeply rooted in systems of power and privilege.
Cheryl Pope, #Yell_Yell, 2013. image courtesy of artist and Monique Meloche Gallery; photo: James Prinz Photography
Your recent Just Yell exhibitions have shined a light on the issue of gun violence and its impact on society - city youth in particular. Under the guise of cheerleading, you’ve made discussions about this urban issue accessible while humanizing those involved. Please elaborate on your connection with the subject and what led you to pursue this series. Engaging with youth in communities throughout Chicago, it became evident to me the many ways in which youth are affected by gun violence. I decided to use Cheerleading, formerly called Yelling, as a framework to contain their voices and reactions to these issues. Cheerleading suggests sides, it suggests winners and losers, but more importantly it suggests a team, a community and a shared goal and belief. How has your perception of gun violence, and physical violence, changed from when you first started working in this series? I have become more aware and educated on the many systems, layers, and politics involved that complicate, enable, and resist 32
This spring I was invited to be on a panel at Young Chicago Authors. After the discussion a young woman came up to ask me a question. We looked at each other and both got wide eyed the same moment. It was Del Marie Nelson, my mentee from 10 years ago at the James Jordan Boys & Girls Club. We lost track of one another and have once again connected. She has been at the Cultural Center every day and involved in all the summer Just Yell / Poetry as Self Defense projects. This was such a significant moment, as it revealed the true sense of community, of time passing and being there for different phases of a life in the community. As the saying goes, “it takes a village to raise a child,” and we are all responsible for our part. It is a blessing to have the opportunity to spend time with so many young, extremely talented artists. You studied fashion at SAIC, among many other pursuits, and worked as a studio manager for Nick Cave. Are you in the midst of any fashion projects? I’m currently working on a collection of kimonos as well as a fragrance line; both relate conceptually to my studio practice. I am also designing and constructing the garments I wear in my performances, which are largely in conversation with fashion as a language and the history of fashion. What do you enjoy doing in your down time, outside of art-related activities? I spend my time in the gym training in boxing and Muay Thai. I love to be physical, sparring, learning new drills, and improving form. There are always new challenges. Name a few artists who have inspired you. Nick Cave (visual art); Andrei Tarkovsky (film); Steve Reich (music); Pina Bausch (dance); Jack Kerouac (poet).
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• 2015 Ravenswood Tour of Arts & Industry September 19 and 20, 11am–6pm Over 300 artists and 40 sites in the Ravenswood Corridor. www.ravenswoodartwalk.org • Prime Time at the MCA Friday, October 2, 7-11 pm A new late night series taking place three times a year. Live music, performance art, film, food and drink and more. Tickets at www.mcachicago.org • 44th Annual Pilsen East Artists’ Open House October 9 and 10 Friday 6-10pm; Saturday, 11-7pm Event spans six blocks around Halsted and 18th Streets www.chicagoartsdistrict.org
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150 and Counting: SAIC Celebrates a Landmark BY MIA DIMEO Technology Studies followed in the early 1970s. Guarded by two bronze lions in a massive neo-classical building Fast forward. The Art Institute has a flashy new wing, designed in on Michigan Avenue, the one million square foot Art Institute of 2009 by Renzo Piano, to house the museum’s contemporary and Chicago is the second largest museum in the country. More than modern collection. SAIC’s campus occupies important historic 1.4 million people visit the museum annually to see its iconic works, spacees around the Loop, beyond Michigan Avenue, including the including Picasso’s The Old Guitarist or Grant Wood’s American Alice R. Sharp Building, designed by Holabird and Roche and Gothic. But most visitors don’t realize that the museum, and its several floors of the Sullivan Center (formerly known as the Carson collection, was spawned from a humble academic operation begun Pirie Scott building), making it the biggest combined museum and by a group of artists in 1866. Working in rented studios from plaster casts from antiquity, 35 artists called themselves the Chicago school campus in the country. SAIC students focus on Art Therapy, Fashion Design, Historic Preservation, Performance, Sound, Visual Academy of Design and created the first incarnation of what is and Critical Studies and New Arts Journalism, beyond traditional known today as the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). fields like drawing and painting, sculpture and art history. Forward thinking artists, writers and Financed by membership fees and designers make up SAIC’s recent donations, the artists hoped to alumni list: Rirkrit Tiravanija, create a school and gallery akin to Tania Bruguera, Paul Chan, London’s Royal Academy. After “Dread” Scott Tyler, Amanda some initial success, the school’s Ross-Ho, Cynthia Rowley, David new five-story building was lost in Sedaris, and David Hartt. the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, plummeting the young school into 2015 has been a memorable debt. During the next decade, the year for the school. In May, school struggled through several SAIC awarded an honorary iterations, acquisitions and titles doctorate to Douglas Druick, before a board of trustees was Rhona Hoffman, Albert Oehlen, formed to support and expand the Janet Byrne Neiman and Kanye institution as a cultural asset to the West, causing a frenzy of media city, naming it the Art Institute of attention. September marks SAIC’s Chicago in 1882. A well-known 150th anniversary and begins a banker and philanthropist, Charles SAIC Art History class at the Art Institute of Chicago museum, 1936 L. Hutchinson, was elected to be the first director the same year, yearlong celebration of events and programming, starting with leading up to the World’s Columbian Exposition. The city helped a talk by cartoonist, author and alumnus Chris Ware, as part of with the cost of a new building, and, lions and all, the façade we the schools’ Visiting Artists Program. Coinciding with EXPO know today was completed in 1893, in time to host the Exposition’s Chicago, September 17-20, SAIC will present a week of alumni scholarly congress. events, including a block party and two EXPO /Dialogues lectures at the fair, Hans Ulrich Obrist: In Conversation with the Hairy Who and In the early 20th century the museum continued collecting, acquiring Celebrating 150: SAIC Alumni Panel, a reflection on the development European many Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterworks, of artistic practices and experiences in Chicago’s art scene. while the school focused on applied and fine arts courses. Notable alumni of the era included Georgia O’Keefe, Archibald Motley, lvan Civilization and Its Discontents: SAIC Alumni Exhibition, Albright, Claes Oldenburg and Regionalists Thomas Hart Benton Selections from 1985–2015, curated by artist and faculty members and Grant Wood. The addition of liberal arts courses in 1936 Scott and Tyson Reeder and on view at the Sullivan Galleries, will enabled SAIC to begin awarding Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees, features alumni from the last thirty years that have (in some way) and by 1940, SAIC had given its first Master in Fine Arts degree. changed the conversation within their discipline, highlighting the Abstract painting, first taught post-war, in 1944, revealed a schism distinctive SAIC spark shared between them. In the same space, between the great value the museum placed on creating a civic Outside Design Exhibition explores the turn in art and design house of treasures, and the present moment of experimentation towards biotechnology and ecological systems. The ends with a in art making at the school. This was echoed at various points in talk by artist Jeff Koons, who was influenced by the Imagists while the institution’s history, and even today both arms operate largely living in Chicago, assisting Ed Paschke, and briefly attending SAIC. separately, with their own executives and boards. Late in the fall the Art Institute will open Homegrown: The later half of the 20th century brought new styles and ideas about The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the Permanent Collection art education. A wave of freethinking comic book-influenced artists, on October 17, emphasizing the tie between the school and the later known as the Chicago Imagists, met at SAIC in the1960s. museum. Curated by Mark Pascale, Homegrown includes 20 Ed Paschke, Jim Nutt, Roger Brown, Christina Ramberg, Gladys self-portraits by Ivan Albright, pieces by the so-called Monster Nilsson, Karl Wirsum and others made work celebrated still today Roster artists and a selection of more contemporary alumni works, as distinctively Chicago. At this time the school also adopted an creating a visual timeline of talent nurtured by the school and its interdisciplinary learning approach, still a core of SAIC’s teaching faculty, 150 years old and counting. philosophy. The development of a Film Center (now the Gene Siskel Film Center) and the first-ever Department of Art and Find a full schedule of Anniversary events through 2016 at saic.edu 34
606: A Living Work of Art Fall’s Art Fair Trio • EXPO CHICAGO Sept 18-20 - Navy Pier EXPO CHICAGO returns for its fourth year this September, boasting an exhibitor list of 140 international galleries and kicking off a major arts season around the city.
Above, on the 606 Trail: Nino “TSEL” Rodriguez’s graffiti mural spelling out the street artist’s name, “TSEL” with an Aztec serpent above. The piece is a combination of mixed street art colors and tribal elements. Most of TSEL’s work combines his passions and cultural background.
There was a lot of buzz when the long-awaited Bloomingdale Trail (AKA The 606) opened in June on the city’s northwest side. Tremendous vision, planning and resources went into the design and implementation of the trail, but a common refrain from those involved is that the trail is meant to evolve the way Chicago neighborhoods do. “The integration of art, artists, and ‘arts thinking’ into the re-design of the Bloomingdale Line forms the core of The 606 Arts program and establishes a new model for public art and infrastructure reuse,” says lead artist Frances Whitehead. “The Arts program converts an artifact of Chicago’s industrial heritage into a laboratory for new creative practices...Reflecting the grassroots vision that The 606 become a ‘Living Work of Art’.” To become a part of future art projects visit www.the606.org
RNDD Sept 11 Walk There are myriad overlaps between art and design, and this fall local ties will be on display when the River North Design District (RNDD) participates for the first time in the annual opening of the fall gallery season on Friday, September 11. Many area design showrooms, scattered throughout River North, will be open until 10pm. Participating showrooms will also each exhibit work by a contemporary artist, even after the walk is over, until November 11. “This is the inaugural year for RNDD Gallery Walk. River North has one of the densest visual art gallery populations in Chicago, and our participation in this gallery night exemplifies how the design showrooms are partners in promoting visual art,” says Lisa Bell, Marketing Manager from The Tile Gallery, who is chairing the event.
Art by Chicago artist Lynn Basa
The exposition is comprised of both emerging and established artists, including Lynn Basa, Sheila Ganch, Eric Gushee, Brenda Dawn Jones, Sally Ko, Rim Lee, Candace McGarry, Keiko Nemeth, Rubem Robierb, Phillip Schalekamp, Pamela Staker, Linc Thelen, Adam Thomas and Jennifer Webster. Details posted on www.rivernorthdesigndistrict.com 35
EXPO, together with Chicago Gallery News, presents one of fall’s most energetic gallery nights during the fair: Art After Hours takes place on Friday, Sept. 18, 6-9pm. This city-wide open gallery night invites EXPO visitors and the community to experience the city’s vibrant art scene, including galleries, alternative exhibition venues and performance spaces. Art After Hours is the cornerstone event of EXPO ART WEEK, highlighting the arts and cultural offerings in Chicago during the week of September 14–20. Free shuttles will run all evening for AAH, as well as all weekend, from Navy Pier and stop in River North, West Loop, and in the Loop at SAIC. Details are at www.expochicago.com Visit chicagogallerynews.com during EXPO for special on-site reports about special exhibitions, installations, news and more. • HARLEM FINE ARTS SHOW October 29-November 1 Merchandise Mart The Harlem Fine Art Show returns to Chicago for its second year, with many plans to build on 2014’s growth. The show, part of a four-city tour that includes New York, Atlanta and Martha’s Vineyard, is devoted to creating a platform for fine art of the African Diaspora. Crowds at the 2014 Harlem Fine Art Show in Chicago A range of Chicago community-oriented events and programs have been arranged, including a Youth Empowerment Day and a Salute to Minority Owned Businesses Awards Reception. Details at www.hfas.org
• SOFA CHICAGO November 6-8 - Navy Pier SOFA CHICAGO, the world-renowned art fair dedicated to Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art and Design returns to Navy Pier November 6-8, for its 22nd year. On view will be museum-quality works of art from 70+ galleries. New this year, SOFA unveils a revamped floorplan created by Chicago architects Cheryl Noel and Ravi Ricker of Wrap Architecture. The re-envisioned design will create a more open and cohesive show layout, allowing visitors to explore the fair in a more engaging way. Changes include a new, centrally located main entrance, as well as moving the popular Lecture Series to the show floor. Other changes include a second café, additional lounges, and a redesigned Partner Pavilion. CGN also partners with SOFA to coordinate free shuttles between the fair, River North galleries and the MCA all weekend. See www.sofaexpo.com or www.chicagogallerynews.com for details.
The Inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial By MARY DEYOE Chicago has a long history of innovation in architecture. A city of many firsts and many greats – the skyscraper, Mies van der Rohe— it has continued to push boundaries and lead the way in experimentation. It is fitting then for the city to present The Chicago Architecture Biennial, which will be the largest survey of international architecture ever in North America. Running from October 3, 2015 through January 3, 2016, and featuring work by more than 60 international participants with full-scale installations, exhibitions and programs, the Biennial provides a dynamic forum to explore the significant role that architecture plays in contemporary society, as well as for leaders in the field to put forth their visions and expectations for the future. The Biennial itself is spread throughout the city. The Cultural Center will act as the main hub, and other locations include Millennium Park, Water Tower Galleries, Stony Island Arts Bank, and The Graham Foundation, which along with The City of Chicago and BP, is a presenting partner. Sarah Herda, The Director of the Graham Foundation and a professor in the School of Architecture at UIC, is a Co-Artistic Director. The theme for the Biennial’s inaugural year is “The State of the Art of Architecture,” which was taken from a 1977 conference that brought together America’s leading designers. The conference was organized by architect Stanley Tigerman, who is a member of the Biennial’s international Advisory Committee along with architecture powerhouses Frank Gehry, Jeanne Gang and David Adjaye. “The state of the art of architecture is something that’s indeterminate,” said Co-Artistic Director, Joseph Grima, an architect, writer and editor based in Genoa, Italy. “We left the title as open-ended as we could, in the hopes that future editions will be less referential to the past and more open-minded to the present.” Of course the title also opens the door to questions about the often blurred line between the disciplines of architecture and art, and that conversation will be on view at both the MCA and the Art Institute with exhibitions running concurrently with the Biennial.
Top: Chicago from above, courtesy Iwan Baan; Bottom: NLÉ (2015 Participant), Floating School
Open through January 31, the MCA’s Chicago Works: Ania Jaworska is the first in this series to present the work of an architect. Jaworska, who is a lecturer at both the School of the Art Institute and UIC, explores, often with humor and irony, the relationship between the built environment and society. The exhibition will feature two projects in process. The architectural elements – arches, gates, and signs – act, at once, as pieces of art as well as suggestions for what could be complete built structures. The viewer is left to accept the pieces as they are, as well as fill in the missing gaps. 36
Also on view during the Biennial is the first comprehensive museum survey of the work of British architect David Adjaye. The Art Institute’s Making Place: The Architecture of David Adjaye runs September 19 through January 3, 2016, and focuses on Adjaye’s unique approach to design. Adjaye, who was born in Tanzania and lived in Africa in his early childhood, is less concerned with establishing a signature style than focusing on the needs of each individual project. Adjaye designs emphasize a strong response to the history, local needs and concerns of an environment. His public projects can be found across the globe including in the UK,
The winning design for the Lakefront Kiosk Competition, Chicago Horizon, by Rhode-Island based Ultramoderne.
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Ghana, Qatar, Russia and the US. With community always at the core of his work—Adjaye is interested in creating links between people and exploring the evolution of a place—it is fitting that Adjaye is a member of the Biennial’s inaugural Advisory Committee as well as serving on the jury of the Lakefront Kiosk Competition. One of the Biennial’s most visible components, the Lakefront Kiosk Competition invited artists and architects from around the world to submit proposals for a new structure that would sit along Lake Michigan’s shore. The jury reviewed over 400 submissions from more than 40 countries, and selected a design by Rhode Island-based Ultramoderne. Its design, Chicago Horizon, will be placed along the lakeshore in Spring 2016. Until then, it will be on display in Millennium Park with three other kiosks that will also ultimately be placed along Lake Michigan. These three designs are the collaborations between Chicago architecture schools and international architects.
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In addition, the Biennial has partnered with more than 90 organizations in the city and region to offer public programming that will run for the entire three-month period. “The public nature of the event was one of our highest priorities,” said Herda. “Architecture is not only for architects. Everyone experiences architecture—whether good or bad—everyday. The public rarely has access to an architect’s work until after a building is finished. The Biennial will offer a rare opportunity for the public to engage the ideas that shape the designed environment - the spaces they themselves live and work in.”
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The local partnerships, which include Theaster Gates’ Rebuild Foundation, also bring attention to the city itself. While the Biennial addresses global issues, it is keen to recognize the importance of its home. When architects, designers, artists, writers and a host of others arrive in Chicago between October and January, they will encounter not only the state of architecture, but the art of Chicago itself on display. All exhibitions and programs of the CAB are free and open to the public. October 3-January 3, 2016 www.chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org
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News: Anniversaries, Moves and Welcomes PASSINGS
We welcome Kavi Gupta Gallery. This season they feature gallery artists Jessica Stockholder and James Krone, plus a group show curated by Stockholder.
Rudy Aviña, owner of River North’s Creativo Framing, was tragically killed on May 30. Rudy established relationships with many local artists, galleries, and museums through his framing business and various artistic collaborations. Chicago Gallery News worked with Rudy for much of his 20 years in business; we will remember him as a kind neighbor.
The Uptown Arts Center on W. Lawrence is a program of the Preston Bradley Center (501c3) nurturing a community of artists. Worthington Gallery sells, buys, and curates art by the German Expressionists, Blaue Reiter, and New Objectivity artists.
ANNIVERSARIES The School of the Art Institute (SAIC) turns 150 years old this fall - happy birthday! Full story on p 34.
The State Street Gallery at Robert Morris University offers programing in the Loop. Richard Wright
The Renaissance Society marks its centennial this fall. Read the full story on p 25. • Aron Packer, formerly of Packer Schopf Gallery, is now operating as a private dealer. Printworks Gallery in River North marks 35 years in December. They are celebrating MOVES AND CHANGES with an exhibtion titled The Return of the Exquisite Corpse; 105 artists are participating. Richard Wright, founder and president of Wright auction house, was named board chair Pamela Bardo, Bardo Consulting Group, of the Hyde Park Art Center. He replaces celebrates 35 years in business this season. Janis Kanter. This fall Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) marks 10 years of exploring, promoting, and understanding art and artistic expression that illuminates the enduring spiritual questions of all cultures and societies. PRIVATE DEALERS A handful of gallery owners have recently transitioned to private dealing. A new section listing private dealers is now on page 44. • As of Oct. 31 the gallery Russell Bowman Art Advisory will close. The advisory service and private sales continues by appointment. Bowman’s contact information will remain the same (see p. 40). The gallery presented one person exhibitions of Andy Warhol, Thornton Dial, Elizabeth Murray, Joel Shapiro, Kiki Smith, Joel Sternfeld, William Wegman, Vivian Maier, Candida Höfer and Chicago-based artists such as Jim Nutt, Ed Paschke, Roger Brown and Ray Yoshida. Bowman will continue to focus on international and American contemporary art with an emphasis on Chicago Imagist artists and self-taught masters. • Kasia Kay transitioned to a private dealer and independent art curator as of July 1, operating as Kasia Kay Art Projects. Office Hours are by appointment. • Ewa Czeremuszkin of EC Gallery is now operating as a private dealer.
Valerie Carberry Gallery merged with Richard Gray Gallery on May 1. Carberry is now a Partner at Richard Gray, alongside Paul Gray and Andrew Fabricant. The Evanston Art Center named Paula Danoff President and CEO. The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts at the University of Chicago has appointed Yesomi Umolu as the Logan Center Exhibitions Curator.
The Benedictine University Komechak Art Gallery features the substantial collection of the late Fr. Michael Komechak, O.S.B. We welcome back Anne Loucks in Glencoe. John Toomey Gallery in Oak Park specializes in quarterly mid-centry and fine art auctions. Savour Art Gallery in Algonquin provides a unique venue for shopping or events. Artwork from international and local artists. Sutra Gallery in Ellison Bay, WI is a fine art and photo gallery specializing in Indian Contemporary and Tribal art. OTHER/ARTIST AND DEALER NEWS Catherine Edelman Gallery: Sandro Miller’s Malkovich, Malkovich, Malkovich: Homage to photographic masters is on view at Les Rencontres Arles Photographie (France) through September 20, and at the CamerImage Film Festival in Tourun, Poland Nov 14-Jan 20.
Chicago Printmakers Collaborative moved four blocks north of its current location to a newly renovated space at 4912 N. Western.
This summer, Rhona Hoffman Gallery launched a new exhibition program dedicated exclusively to ceramics. For the premier The Krannert Museum of Art at University exhibition the gallery featured the Haas of Illinois Champaign welcomes a new curator Brothers. Twins Nikolai and Simon Haas. of European and American Art, Maureen Warren. From Zolla/Lieberman Gallery: Phyllis Bramson is having a 30 year retrospective, WELCOMES In Praise of Folly, at the Rockford Art Museum October 9-January 30, 2016. The Nevica Project from Jayson Lawfer, is a contemporary gallery and consulting business. For the Edgewater Public Library, the City of Chicago awarded artists commissions to PATRON Gallery opens at 673 N. MilwauWilliam Conger for his 2015 work Mundi, and kee. Julia Fischbach and Emanuel Aguilar to Glenn Wexler for an illuminated installation formerly of Kavi Gupta Gallery are principals. titled Transit 14 featuring over 60 photographs. Galerie Waterton opens at 311 W. Superior Nov. 6, featuring paintings by emerging and established artists from Southeast Asia. 38
David Kroll will have a major monograph published in Nov. by Marquand Books of Seattle, essays by James Yood and Linda Tesner.
THE GALLERIES
Chicago Gallery News is organized geographically, so you can easily look up galleries in your area and plan a visit. Beyond your block, spaces may be found in surprising spots and can be inspiration for longer drives to explore new territory. Be sure to use our convenient pull-out maps on page 33. Refer to these listings to see what shows are taking place this season, which artists are exhibiting, and in what areas galleries specialize. The art world has become increasingly international, yet Chicago’s local dealers and artists remain hospitable to veterans and neophytes alike. Visit our online calendar of events for a guide to artist talks, lectures and special happenings in the galleries.
View of downtown from the Jeanne Gang structure at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Art may be found all over Chicago this season.
River North Dozens of galleries radiate from the intersection of Superior and Franklin streets, making up the River North gallery district. The area is the city’s densest gallery center, and it is also close to the Merchandise Mart and many area design stores.
Founded in 1983 Chicago Gallery News is the only resource of its kind. To be included please contact us: call 312-649-0064 or info@chicagogallerynews.com
Addington Gallery
Jean Albano Gallery
704 N. Wells (60654) Tel 312-664-3406 Tu-Sa 11-6 www.addingtongallery.com
215 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-440-0770 Tu-F 10-5; Sa 11-5 and by appt. info@jeanalbanogallery.com www.jeanalbanogallery.com
September 11-November 3 • Howard Hersh: Skin Deep • Sarah Rehmer: New Paintings November 6-December 22 Michael Dubina, Sandra Dawson, Joseph Hronek
River North Events
• September 11 and November 6 openings • Free art fair shuttles from the district to Navy Pier for EXPO (September 18-20) and SOFA (November 6-8) • Free weekly Saturday Gallery Tours, 11am-12:30pm chicagogallerynews.com
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Contemporary paintings, drawings and constructions. Please contact gallery or visit website for additional exhibition and opening details. September 11-October 24 William Harrison, drawings November 6-December 31 Gallery group show
Select dining in the district
• Wine-focused: Boarding House • French: Kiki’s Bistro • Asian: Sumi Robata; Union Sushi +BBQ • Italian: Club Lago; Gene & Georgetti; Coco Pazzo; PROSECCO • American Comfort: Farmhouse; Tippling Hall; Green Door • Mexican: Tall Boy Tacos; Mercadito Counter
Michael Dubina, Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, oil on matchbook
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River North Berlanga Fine Art • Photographs
Andrew Bae Gallery 300 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-335-8601 Tu-Sa 10-6 info@andrewbaegallery.com www.andrewbaegallery.com Contemporary Asian art, primarily with ties to Korea and Japan. Permanent gallery artists include Kwang Jean Park, Young June Lew, Yongjin Han, Tetsuya Noda, Keysook Geum, Jungjin Lee, Jae Ko, Leeah Joo, Gapchul Lee.
Please contact gallery or visit website for exhibition information and upcoming opening dates. September 11-October 24 Young June Lew, paintings Opening reception Friday, September 11, 5-8pm November 6-December 24 Keysook Geum, wire sculptures Opening reception Friday, November 6, 5-8pm MEMBER CHICAGO ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION
230 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-643-0139 W-Sa 12-5; or by appt. paul@paulberlanga.com www.paulberlanga.com Offering interesting and beautiful photography and photo-related artworks, from classical gelatin silver to contemporary archival pigment prints and works on paper. September 11-October 10 Steve Schapiro: Off The Wall! Photographs from five decades October 16-November 14 Rosemary Warner: Black & White In Color, unique photographs
Russell Bowman Art Advisory 311 W. Superior, Ste. 115 (60654) Tel 312-751-9500 Tu-W by appt.; Th-Sa 10-5:30 info@bowmanart.com www.bowmanart.com Thru September 7 Gallery is closed
New address after November 1 2440 N. Lakeview (60614) Tel 312-751-9500 By appt. only rb@bowmanart.com www.bowmanart.com
September 11-October 24 • Celebration: A celebration of thirteen years of exhibitions featuring Roger Brown, Carroll Dunham, Philip Guston, Candida Höfer, Chris Johanson, Vivian Maier, Elizabeth Murray, Jim Nutt, Ed Paschke, Philip Pearlstein, Kiki Smith, Charles Steffen, Joel Sternfeld, Bill Traylor, William T. Wiley, Joseph Yoakum, Ray Yoshida and others. • Pop Up Show, 2nd Floor Roger Brown: Paintings tracing the trajectory of his career from 1971-1997.
November 20-January 2, 2016 90 Miles Away - 3 Views of Cuba Mario Algaze Sandro Miller Kathy Yates
Young June Lew, mixed media on canvas, 46” x 38”
Echt Gallery 222 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-440-0288 Tu-Sa 11-5 or by appt. info@echtgallery.com www.echtgallery.com Specializing in the finest contemporary sculpture. Artists represented include: Oben Abright, Martin Blank, Dale Chihuly, Daniel Clayman, Pearl Dick, Gregory Grenon, Philip Baldwin and Monica Guggisberg, Shayna Leib, Mira Maylor, Clifford Rainey, Joseph Rossano, Marek Zyga, Toots Zynsky and others. For a complete listing of artists and exhibitions please visit our website. November 6 Group show featuring works by Dale Chihuly, Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová. Opening reception Friday, November 6, 4-8pm.
Catherine Edelman Gallery 300 W. Superior (60654) Lower level Tel 312-266-2350 Tu-Sa 10-5:30 info@edelmangallery.com www.edelmangallery.com Twitter @edelmangallery
Steve Schapiro, Barbra Streisand with Pearl Earring, LA, 1974
Roger Brown, Miami Causeway, 1971, Oil on canvas, 48” x 60”
Josef Glimer Gallery, Ltd. 207 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-787-4640 Tu-Sa 11-5; or by appt. info@josefglimergallery.com www.josefglimergallery.com 35 years of selling fine art.
Contemporary photography and mixed media photo-based art.
Featuring masterworks of the 19th and 20th Centuries, including works by Miró, Legrand, Chagall and Zuniga, among others. Also featuring contemporary artists Mira Hermoni-Levine, Ellen Holtzblatt, Ellen DeLoach, Thom Kapheim, Sheila Finnigan, Levan Stepanyan and Nancy Wolfe.
September 11-October 31 Floriane de Lassée: How Much Can You Carry? Opening reception Friday, September 11, 5-8pm November 6-January 2, 2016 Arno Rafael Minkkinen Opening reception Friday, November 6, 5-8pm
The Golden Triangle 330 N. Clark (60654) Tel 312-755-1266 M-F 10-6, Sa 10-5 info@goldentriangle.biz www.goldentriangle.biz The Golden Triangle is an 18,000 square foot design destination. For more than 25 years, owners Douglas Van Tress and Chauwarin Tuntisak have hand selected vintage and modern furnishings from around the world. Curated vignettes showcase the eclectic mix of Asian and European antiques, artifacts, lighting, and other accessories. Exhibitions and cultural events are hosted throughout the year. Please visit goldentriangle.biz for updates. November 12 Holiday Market - Hand-picked (often one-of-a-kind) pieces - furniture, home decor, lighting, accessories and more; curated collection of gifts available through the holidays.
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Mira Hermoni-Levine, Seven Figures, 2013, oil on linen, 43” x 39”
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River North Gruen Galleries 226 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-337-6262 M-Sa 10-6; Su 11-5 Dir. Lisa Boron lisaboron@gruengalleries.com Event Dir. Michael Gerber michael@gruengalleries.com www.gruengalleries.com
Carl Hammer Gallery 740 N. Wells (60654) Tel 312-266-8512 Tu-F 11-6; Sa 11-5; Opening receptions 6-8pm on first date of scheduled exhibitions info@carlhammergallery.com www.carlhammergallery.com
In the heart of River North, within 20,000 sq. ft. we house a large collection of contemporary American and European painting and sculpture. We also showcase tribal African artifacts.
Representing American and international contemporary artists, and specializing in artists’ works from the “Outsider” genre. September 11-October 31 Joseph Yoakum (1886-1972): Spiritual Unfoldments, drawings on paper. September 17-20 Participating in EXPO Chicago 2015, Navy Pier, Chicago.
Gallery available for special events.
October 22-25 Participating in Outsider Art Fair, Hotel du Duc, Paris, France
September 11 Michael Bentley: Abstract Seascapes, new large works on paper
November 6-December 23 Fred Stonehouse: Storyland New paintings
November 6 Tom Matucci: New Works, paints and organic materials on canvas
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Tom Matucci, Figurato, 60” x 60”
Alan Koppel Gallery 806 N. Dearborn (60610) Tel 312-640-0730 Dir. Laura Ellsworth alankoppel@alankoppel.com www.alankoppel.com facebook.com/alankoppelgallery Please contact gallery for exhibition information.
Top: Fred Stonehouse, A Lingering Doubt, oil on canvas; Joseph Yoakum, Paradice [sic] Range Near Damascus, Syria, pencil, colored pencil on paper
Moberg Gallery at deAurora 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza Ste. 1499 (60654) Tel 312-644-4430 info@moberggallery.com www.moberggallery.com www.mobergeditions.com www.moberggalleryatdeaurora.com
Contemporary painting and sculpture from established artists across the nation in a wide variety of media paired with the finest quality furnishings and accessories. Our current exhibit can be viewed online at www.moberggalleryatdeaurora.com
John Hull, Conservation, acrylic on canvas, 48” x 72”
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The Rangefinder Gallery works from the legendary
camera
300 West Superior, Second Floor Monday-Friday 9-5:30 - Saturday 10-2 312 642-2255 rangefindergallery.com
First Fridays in River North ! Opening receptions every month of 2015 Friday, September 4
The Superlative Light Robert Shults
Friday, October 2
The Idea of Man Ming Thein
Friday, November 6
Beaches & Canyons Mark Siska
Friday, December 4
Lights in the City Satoki Nagata
First Fridays in River North Participating Galleries
Addington Galler y Berlanga Fine Ar t & Photographs Catherine Edelman Galler y Stephen Daiter Galler y Josef Glimer Galler y Hilton | Asmus Contemporar y Alan Koppel Galler y Ann Nathan Galler y Jennifer Norback Fine Ar t Perimeter Galler y Printworks Galler y The Project Room Galler y The Rangefinder Galler y Ken Saunders Galler y Schneider Galler y Vale Craft Galler y David Weinberg Photography Zg Galler y Zolla / Lieberman Galler y
River North Ann Nathan Gallery
Jennifer Norback Fine Art
212 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-664-6622 Tu-F 10-5:30; Sa 11-5 nathangall@aol.com www.annnathangallery.com
217 W. Huron (60654) Tel 773-671-5945 W-Sa 11-6; or by appt. Jennifernorback@gmail.com www.jennifernorbackfineart.com
For over thirty years, Ann Nathan Gallery has represented the work of established and emerging artists with a focus on contemporary realism in all formats - paintings, sculpture and artist-made studio furniture. The African Tribal art collection should not be missed.
Specializing in contemporary art in all media with an emphasis on artists working out of Paris and Chicago.
September 11 Bruno Surdo, new work Opening reception Friday, September 11, 5-8pm; artist will be present September 18 Art After Hours, citywide gallery night during EXPO Chicago 2015 November 5-8 Participating in SOFA Chicago 2015, Navy Pier, Chicago
Including: Jean-Christophe Ballot, Cindy Bernhard, FRESH, Michael Goro, Victoria Loeb, Herbert Murrie, Stephen McClymont, Cathy Bruni Norris, René Romero Schuler, ellsworth snyder, Douglas Stapleton, Jeremy Tubbs, William Utermohlen, Vivian van Blerk. September 11 • William Utermohlen, paintings • Vadim Gushchin, photographs November 6 Art of Music: ellsworth snyder and Federico Aubele
November 6 George Klauba: Impressions of Castro’s Cuba from the Heart of a Sailor Opening reception Friday, November 6, 5-8pm; artist will be present MEMBER CHICAGO ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION
Printworks is a works on paper gallery specializing in contemporary prints, drawings, photographs and artists’ books. September 11-October 17 Robert Schultz: Mind, Spirit, Body, new silverpoint and graphite drawings. October 23-November 28 Anne Abrons: Monotypes and Ceramics
612 Merchandise Mart Plaza (60654) Tel 312-644-8855 M-F 9-5 Richard P. Norton Dir. Susan Klein Bagdade info@richardnortongallery.com www.richardnortongallery.com Notable American + European Impressionist + Modern paintings, drawings + sculpture from the 19th + early 20th Centuries. Offering a wide range of services, including consultation, appraisal, consignment + purchase of artwork. Artists include: Gertrude Abercrombie, Adam Albright, Ivan Albright, George Aldrich, Morris Barazani, Neil Barrett, Claude Bentley, Karl Buehr, Francis Chapin, Serge Chermayeff, Georges Maurice Cloud, Alexander Corazzo, Werner Drewes, Edward T. Grigware, Hananiah Harari, Harold Haydon, Carl Holty, George Josimovich, Richard Koppe, Albert Krehbiel, Jan Matulka, Edgar Miller, Gregory Orloff, Frank Peyraud, William S. Schwartz, Gerrit Sinclair, Clyde Singer, John Storrs, Frederic Tellander, Morris Topchevsky, R. LeRoy Turner, Clayton Whitehill, among others.
Perimeter Gallery 210 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-266-9473 Tu-Sa 10:30-5:30 Dir. Frank Paluch perimeterchicago@ perimetergallery.com www.perimetergallery.com Featuring contemporary painting, sculpture, works on paper, and master works in ceramic and fiber arts. Opening receptions are held the first day of exhibitions 5-8pm. September 11 Keiko Hara, painting, mixed media November 6 Jeff Aeling, painting MEMBER CHICAGO ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION
Maya Polsky Gallery 215 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-440-0055 Tu-F 10-5; Sa 10:30-5 info@mayapolsky.com www.mayapolskygallery.com For over 25 years the gallery has shown works by established and mid-career American, European, and Russian contemporary artists. Exhibitions are often a study in parallel visions through photography, sculpture, and painting. September 11-October 24 Caught in Time and Space: Past Lost in Infinity: Valery Koshlyakpov and Pancho Quilici. Opening reception Friday, September 11, 5:30-7:30pm. October 30 Other Roots of Sadness: Seymour Rosofsky, Vladimir Muraviov, Vasily Shulzhenko, and Sergei Sherstiuk. Opening reception Friday, October 30, 5:30-7:30pm.
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The Project Room
Printworks 311 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-664-9407 Tu-Sa 11-5 and by appt. Opening receptions 5:30-7:30 on first date of scheduled exhibition. Dirs. Sidney Block, Bob Hiebert info@printworkschicago.com www.printworkschicago.com
Richard Norton Gallery
December 4-February 13, 2016 Return of the Exquisite Corpse: 35th Anniversary Exhibition Group show of 105 artists including Phyllis Bramson, Susanna Coffey, William Conger, Roland Ginzel, Neil Goodman, Lorri Gunn, Richard Haas, Nicole Hollander, Richard Hull, Richard Hunt, Michiko Itatani, Riva Lehrer, Kerry James Marshall, James McGarrell, Audrey Niffenegger, Gladys Nilsson, Jim Nutt, Tony Phillips, Judith Raphael, Suellen Rocca, Franz Schulze, Diane Simpson, Nicholas Sistler, Eleanor Spiess-Ferris, Evelyn Statsinger, Maria Tomasula, Frances Whitehead and Karl Wirsum among many others.
The Rangefinder Gallery at Tamarkin Camera
217 W. Huron (60654) Tel 847-400-4626 By appt. only info@theprojectroompb.com www.theprojectroompb.com
300 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-642-2255 M-F 9-5:30; Sa 10-2; or by appt. focus@rangefindergallery.com www.rangefindergallery.com
A gallery and multi-disciplinary exhibition space inspiring action to positively impact our world.
Featuring un-retouched digital and film photographs made with the legendary Leica M camera. Please contact the Rangefinder Gallery for updated exhibition information and to learn more. Opening receptions on the first Friday of every month, the first date of scheduled exhibitions, 6-9pm.
Rivera Contemporary Fine Art 501 N. Wells, Ste. 1E (60654) *Entrance is on Illinois Tel 312-882-2877 By appt. Judith Rivera www.judithriveraart.com Works by renowned abstract artist Judith Rivera. Also available to work with designers/members of the trade. Private and corporate commissions welcome. November 6 Reception 5-8.
September 4-26 Robert Shults: The Superlative Light October 2-31 Ming Thein: The Idea of Man
A color catalog illustrating all 35 corpses along with an essay by Lynne Warren, curator at the MCA will be available.
November 6-28 Mark Siska: Beaches & Canyons December 4-January 2, 2016 Satoki Nagata: Lights in the City
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Judith Rivera, Desert Landscape
River North Ken Saunders Gallery
Schneider Gallery
230 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-573-1400 Tu-Sa 10:30-5:30 Ken Saunders gallery@kensaundersgallery.com www.kensaundersgallery.com
770 N. LaSalle, Ste. 401 (60654) Tel 312-988-4033 Tu-Sa 11-5 Dir. Martha Schneider schneidergalleryinfo@gmail.com www.schneidergallerychicago.com
Exhibiting the world’s most prominent + innovative artists creating glass sculpture.
With 25 years of experience, Schneider is dedicated to the exhibition of contemporary photography.
Please check with the gallery + visit our website for information on current exhibition. September 11-October Kanako Togawa Opening reception September 11 November 6-December Armelle Bouchet O’Neill Opening reception November 6 MEMBER CHICAGO ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION
We are proud to represent established and emerging artists from around the world, featuring photographers from: Argentina, Guatemala, Africa, China, Germany, and Japan, among others. September 5-30 Melissa Ann Pinney: A closer look at Two: A selection of photographs from the series Two. Opening reception Friday, September 11, 5-7:30 pm.
Vale Craft Gallery 230 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-337-3525 Tu-F 10:30-5:30; Sa 11-5; Opening receptions on first day of new exhibitions from 5-8pm and for First Fridays until 8pm. Dir. Peter Vale peter@valecraftgallery.com www.valecraftgallery.com An eclectic mix of affordable, contemporary American fine craft. Ongoing display of ceramics, decorative fiber art, glass objects, metal sculpture, functional art and unique jewelry. September 11-October 31 Kiln: Formed Glass II November 6-December 31 23rd Anniversary Show
October 2-November 28 Lynn Saville: Dark City Opening reception Friday, October 2, 5-7:30pm December 1-30 Group Show: A selection of our Artists Opening reception Friday, December 4, 5-7:30 pm MEMBER CHICAGO ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION
Galerie Waterton
David Weinberg Photography
311 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-351-0838 M-W by appt; Th-Sa 11-5:30 Dir. Francois Grossas art@galeriewaterton.com www.galeriewaterton.com
300 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-529-5090 M-Sa 10-5 Studio Manager Kasia Houlihan info@d-weinberg.com www.d-weinberg.com
Featuring paintings by emerging and established contemporary artists from Southeast Asia. Galerie Waterton will launch in Chicago on November 6 with a group exhibition to introduce the gallery and celebrate its new location.
Committed to educating and informing the public about issues of social justice, our gallery aims to provide an engaging environment for discourse on critical contemporary matters that concern our community. Joining artists and organizations in support and solidarity of their cause, we consider ourselves a veritable soapbox for our partners as we all work together to inspire change and cultivate a culture of consciousness.
November 6 East by South-East, group exhibition featuring four Indonesian artists.
Steve Immerman, Blue Turbulence 2, kiln-formed glass bowl, 15” x 15” x 3”
We see our gallery as a hub for initiatives committed to community and educational development by way of programming that is uniquely integral to each exhibition, including panel discussions, film screenings and more. Our passion for education drives an ever-evolving program of student workshops as well. The gallery is free and open to the public. Thru October 3 Field Study September 18 Return to Oblivion: Discussion between Openlands Artist-inResidence Doug Fogelson and MoCP Assistant Curator Allison Grant; 6-8pm September 25 Filter Photo Festival reception, 6:30-9pm
Zolla / Lieberman Gallery 325 W. Huron (60654) Tel 312-944-1990 Tu-F 10-5:30; Sa 11-5:30 zollalieberman@sbcglobal.net www.zollaliebermangallery.com September 11-October 24 Vernon Fisher: Lifting Weights in Space Opening reception Friday, September 11, 5-8pm September 17-20 Participating in EXPO Chicago 2015, booth #600 November 6-December 23 David Kroll: New Paintings Opening reception Friday, November 6, 5-8pm
Zygman Voss Gallery 222 W. Superior (60654) Tel 312-787-3300 Tu-Sa 10-5; Su and M by appt. zygmanvoss@sbcglobal.net www.zygmanvossgallery.com facebook.com/zygmanvossgallery Twitter @zygmanvoss For over 10 years Zygman Voss Gallery has been showcasing museum quality 17th to 20th century masters such as Picasso, Rembrandt and Renoir. Additionally, Zygman Voss represents contemporary artists Moshe Rosenthalis, Leonardo Nierman, Aliza Nahor, Ramon Vilanova, Elsa Muñoz, and Errol Jacobson.
December 1-6 Participating in Art Miami MEMBER CHICAGO ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION
September 26 City Creatures Symposium, 3-5pm October 23-January 9, 2016 Pearly Foam, exhibition in partnership with Center on Halsted Chandra Johan, Man of Numbers, acrylic on canvas, 48” x 35”
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Ramon Vilanova, luces y sombras juguetean, oil on canvas, 29” x 24”
Private Dealers & Consultants
Ed Paschke, Migraine, 1996, Oil on canvas, 36 x 40 inches
NEW ADDRESS AFTER NOVEMBER 1ST: RUSSELL BOWMAN ART ADVISORY 2440 N. LAKEVIEW AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 312 751-9500 RB@BOWMANART.COM WWW.BOWMANART.COM BY APPOINTMENT Works available by: Roger Brown, Philip Guston, Lucian Freud, Jasper Johns, Elizabeth Murray, Jim Nutt, Philip Pearlstein, Joseph Yoakum, Ray Yoshida and others
Chicago Art Source 1871 N. Clybourn (60614) Tel 773-248-3100 M-F 10-6; Sa 10-5; and by appt. Felice Davis consulting@chicagoartsource.com www.chicagoartsource.com Chicago Art Source offers a full range of corporate art services, including acquisition, consultation, custom framing, installation and complete project management.
EC Gallery Chicago, IL Tel 312-604-2574 Ewa Czeremuszkin info@ec-gallery.com www.ec-gallery.com facebook EC-Gallery Twitter @EC_Gallery flickr EC_Gallery
Private dealers offer a range of personalized services to clients, while art advisors also work with individuals and corporate groups looking to learn about art and build or manage a collection.
Art Advisory, Ltd.
Russell Bowman Art Advisory
Chicago, IL Tel 773-671-8624 By appt. only Susan Blackman susan@artadvisoryltd.com www.artadvisoryltd.com
*As of November 1 2440 N. Lakeview (60614) Tel 312-751-9500 By appt. only rb@bowmanart.com www.bowmanart.com
Enrich Life, Collect Art.
Russell Bowman Art Advisory focuses on private sales of modern and contemporary art with an emphasis on Chicago Imagists and self-taught masters.
Contact Susan to schedule a consultation.
The advisory also provides complete collection development and management services for private collections and corporations. Services include collection planning and acquisitions, coordination of appraisals, conservation, framing and installation, private sales and donations to institutions. Over 35 years of museum and gallery experience.
The advisers, dealers and consultants listed are available by phone, email or appt.
Joy Horwich Gallery + 2 3180 N. Lake Shore (60657) Tel 312-773-3366 horwichgallery2@gmail.com www.joyhorwichgallery2.com Consultation. Acquisition. Installation. Information upon request.
Please contact or check website for more details.
Kasia Kay Art Projects Chicago, IL Tel 312-944-0408 By appt. only info@kasiakaygallery.com www.kasiakaygallery.com Services include site specific commissions, art consulting, custom and contract framing, consignment programs and To The Trade pricing. From original paintings, sculptures and prints by international artists, we can help to achieve the perfect art selection for major collectors and buyers of art, as well as for corporate collections.
Our experts have fostered relationships with a diverse group of artists across a broad range of media, ensuring clients have access to a vast inventory, first-class sourcing and special commissions. As part of the country’s largest art and picture framing company, your entire project is handled in-house.
Aron Packer Gallery 7445 N. Campbell (60645) Tel 773-458-3150 Hours by appt. Aron Packer packer@packergallery.com www.packergallery.com With more than 20 years and over 200 shows in the Chicago art scene, Aron Packer continues his legacy now as a private dealer. His most recent space, Packer Schopf Gallery, was a must see for collectors and artists and was often a destination for many travelers in from abroad. With a focused yet offbeat vision, shows at the gallery were always anticipated. We continue to work with the artists we have always represented, and have access to small and large scale work, in all media.
Whether you have a single room or an entire facility in need of artwork, Chicago Art Source consultants work with clients, interior designers, architects and facilities managers to help them meet their business objectives and budget.
Please look at our website and click on “ Artists” on the sidebar to see all the great and unusual artists we work with. Call or email to make an appointment for a consultation.
View resources, details and job portfolios at chicagoartsource.com
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West Loop, Fulton Market and West Side West Loop + West Town Dining • Many West Loop restaurants make great post-gallery spots: Publican, Next, the Aviary, Blackbird, Avec, Girl and the Goat, Maude’s Liquor Bar, Piccolo Sogno, Nellcôte, Au Cheval, Soho House, Green Zebra, BellyQ and many, many more. Design + Culture • The West side is filled with design and vintage sources where you can find antiques, bargain furniture or high-end design at: Strand Design, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Wright, Morlen Sinoway and Randolph Street Market.
Aspect/Ratio 119 N. Peoria, Ste. 3D (60607) Tel 773-206-7354 Th-Sa 12-5 Dir. Jefferson Godard jefferson@aspectratioprojects.com www.aspectratioprojects.com Aspect/Ratio is a contemporary video art gallery focused on exhibiting video art by emerging and established artists. Represented artists include: Nick Albertson, Einat Amir, Guy Ben-Ner, Glen Fogel, Chelsea Knight, Martin Murphy, Casilda Sánchez and Bryan Zanisnik.
The Chicago Artists Coalition launches a new art fair Sept 1820, concurrent with EXPO. The Annual shines a light on the emerging art scene in Chicago. 217 N. Carpenter.
Kavi Gupta Gallery 835 W. Washington Blvd. (60607) Tel 312-432-0708 M-F 10-6; Sa 11-5 info@kavigupta.com www.kavigupta.com Also: 219 N. Elizabeth St. (60607) W-F 11-6; Sa 11-5 Tel 312-496-3552 September 12-October 24 On view at 835 W. Washington: Scott Reeder: Put the Cat on the Phone
September 12-January 16, 2016 On view at 219 N. Elizabeth: • Jessica Stockholder: Door Hinges • ASSISTED: Curated by Jessica Stockholder. Featuring work by Laylah Ali, Polly Apfelbaum, Anthony Caro, Patrick Chamberlain, Cheryl Donegan, Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Nancy Lupo, Rebecca Morris, Sam Moyer, Jo Nigoghossian, Michael Queenland, Kay Rosen, Haim Steinbach, Tony Tasset September 17-20 Participating in EXPO Chicago November 7-February 20, 2016 On view at 835 W. Washington: James Krone MEMBER NEW ART DEALERS ALLIANCE
Rhona Hoffman Gallery 118 N. Peoria (60607) Tel 312-455-1990 Tu-F 10-5:30; Sa 11-5:30 contact@rhoffmangallery.com www.rhoffmangallery.com International contemporary art in all media, and art that is conceptually, formally, or socio-politically based. Founded 1983. Represented artists: Derrick Adams, Todd Chilton, Spencer Finch, Julia Fish, Natalie Frank, Chris Garofalo, Luis Gispert, Jacob Hashimoto, Susan Hefuna, Robert Heinecken, Deana Lawson, Judy Ledgerwood, Sol LeWitt, Nathaniel Mary Quinn, Michael Rakowitz, Richard Rezac, Fred Sandback, Nancy Spero, Siebren Versteeg, Anne Wilson. September 11-October 24 • Nathaniel Mary Quinn: Back and Forth • Imagining Space: Constructions of Text and Geometry
Mars Gallery 1139 W. Fulton Market (60607) Tel 312-226-7808 W 12-6; Th 12-7; F 12-6; Sa 11-5; and by appt. Dir. Barbara Gazdik info@marsgallery.com www.marsgallery.com Specializing in contemporary fine, fun and sophisticated artwork. Original paintings and limited edition prints. Since 1988 Mars has been the must-see hot spot of the Chicago West Loop art scene. Celebrating over 25 years. For additional information regarding show schedule please consult the gallery website.
Ivan Albright, Thomas Hart Benton, Eugene Berman, Georges Braque, Byron Browne, Felix Buhot, Marc Chagall, Antoni Clavé, Jim Dine, Sam Francis, Katsunori Hamanishi, S. W. Hayter, Ellison Hoover, Donald Judd, Nico Jungman, Ellsworth Kelly, Kathe Kollwitz, Sol Lewitt, Marino Marini, Reginald Marsh, Robert Motherwell, Louise Nevelson, Kenneth Noland, Max Pechstein, Joseph Pennell, Pablo Picasso, J. F. Raffaëlli, Robert Rauschenberg, Mitchell Siporin, Frank Stella, J.A.M. Whistler
McCormick Gallery 835 W. Washington (60607) Tel 312-226-6800 Tu-F 10-5; Sa 11-5 gallery@thomasmccormick.com www.thomasmccormick.com McCormick Gallery features both Modern and Contemporary art, focusing primarily on painting, works on paper + sculpture. We represent the estates of numerous mid-century American painters, with an emphasis on abstract expressionism. The gallery also shows both established and emerging contemporary artists. September 19-October 31 Robert Natkin Opening reception Saturday, September 19, 6-9pm
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October 30-December 19 Jacob Hashimoto December 3-6: Art Basel Miami Beach 45
Specializing in fine American and European prints, drawings, watercolors, paintings, sculpture and interesting objects.
November 6-December 19 Michael Hedges Opening reception Friday, November 6, 5-7pm
October 1-24 • Drawings by James Wines, SITE • Susan Hefuna: Afaz Drawings
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1230 W. Jackson (60607) Tel 312-243-2980 M-F 10-5, and by appt. President, Frederick Baker; Dir. Scot Campbell info@frederickbaker.com www.frederickbakerinc.com
MEMBER INTERNATIONAL FINE PRINT DEALERS ASSOCIATION
September 17-20: EXPO Chicago
Left: Jessica Stockholder, Decals Roam to Move, 2015, materials variable, 166” wide x 93.5” high x 28” deep; Right: Scott Reeder, Moon Dust, 2014, video, 1h 33m
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Karen Parisian, Equilibrium, acrylic on canvas
West Loop/West Side MLG Gallery 1046 W. Fulton Market (60607) Tel 312-455-1110 Tu-F 11-6; Sa 11-4 Opening receptions on exhibition start dates, 6-9pm michaellacontegallery@gmail.com michael-laconte.squarespace.com facebook.com/michaellacontegallery September 25 Matthew James Collins, For over 15 years Collins has been living in Italy studying and researching the classical techniques of painting and sculpture. An artist of unusually wide breath, his oil paintings, frescoes, and sculptures reveal rigorous study of the masterworks of the past and a deep observation of nature. Not limited to a single genre, his oeuvre includes portraiture, landscape, decoration and figurative subjects. Collins divides his time between Italy and Chicago. He exhibits internationally and his works represented in public and private collections throughout the United States and Europe. He is also a contributing writer for the Epoch Times New York Edition. Reception Fri, September 25, 6-9pm RSVP: 312-455-1110 or michaellacontegallery@gmail.com
Pagoda Red 400 N. Morgan (60642) Tel 773-235-1188 M-Sa 10-6 info@pagodared.com www.pagodared.com Pagoda Red recently moved its collection into an exquisite bow truss building nestled in an Asian garden. Pagoda Red is the premier source for exemplary 18th and 19th c. Chinese furniture and art with an expansive collection of Shanxi furniture, lanterns in the Ming manner, ancient limestone sculpture and tables, unexpected scholars’ objects, textiles, unusual blue and whites, Shanghai deco and Nickols & Central Asian carpets. Representing emerging Chinese and Asian-inspired artists, including a limited edition collection of lucite furniture by designer July Zhou.
PATRON
673 N. Milwaukee (60642) info@patrongallery.com www.patrongallery.com September 18-December 19 Theory of Forms, featuring Daniel G. Baird Kadar Brock Alex Chitty Mika Horibuchi Samuel Levi Jones Matthew Metzger Bryan Savitz Nick van Woert Kristen VanDeventer JPW 3 Liat Yossifor Opening reception on September 18, 6-9pm
PRIMITIVE 130 N. Jefferson (60661) Tel 312-575-9600 M-Sa 10-6 info@beprimitive.com www.beprimitive.com
Conveniently located in the West Loop, PRIMITIVE’s 30,000 sq. ft. flagship store is filled with authentic, museum-grade furniture, artifacts, textiles, jewelry, fashion + artwork from the world over. Discover how to bridge the gap between LIVING + COLLECTING Please contact us for current exhibition + event schedules.
September 17-20 EXPO Chicago, Booth #E731
A go-to source for collectors, designers and taste-makers.
Liu Yi, Akshobhyavajra, acrylic on canvas, 60” x 60”
Carrie Secrist Gallery 835 W. Washington (60607) Tel 312-491-0917 Tu-F 10:30-6; Sa 11-5 Dir. Britton Bertran info@secristgallery.com www.secristgallery.com Established and emerging contemporary artists in all media. Please contact the gallery for exhibition information. September 12-October 31 APPROPINQUATION; curated by Britton Bertran. Artists: Leslie Baum, Shannon Finley, Jamisen Ogg, Min Song, Dannielle Tegeder. Opening reception Friday, September 12, 5-8
Linda Warren Projects
327 N. Aberdeen (60607) Tel 312-432-9500 Tu-Sa 11-5 or by appt. Openings 6-9 pm on first day of show Dir. Linda Warren linda@lindawarrenprojects.com www.lindawarrenprojects.com Emerging and mid-career contemporary artists in all media. Additional focus on corporate collections and consulting.
Western Exhibitions
September 11-November 7 • Gallery Y: Nina Rizzo: You Are Here • Gallery X: Doug Fogelson: Broken Cabinet Opening reception Friday, September 11, 6-9pm Nina Rizzo artist remarks Friday, September 18, 7pm Doug Fogelson panel discussion Saturday, October 10, 2-4pm November 13-January 16, 2016 Tom Van Eynde Opening reception Friday, November 13, 6-9pm MEMBER CHICAGO ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION
845 W Washington (60607) Tel 312-480-8390 W-Sa 11-6 scott@westernexhibitions.com www.westernexhibitions.com facebook.com/westernexhibitions Twitter @westernexspeh Instagram @westernexhibitions Contact gallery or visit website for exhibition information.
Woman Made Gallery 685 N. Milwaukee (60642) Tel 312-738-0400 W-F 11-7; Sa-Su 12-4 gallery@womanmade.org www.womanmade.org facebook.com/womanmadegallery September 18-October 22 Adorn: Contemporary Wearable Art Innovative works that challenge the traditions of jewelry, fashion, and wearable art as both “personal adornment and public sculpture” (Victoria Golmesky, NYTimes). Selections curated by Yevgeniya Kaganovich, an artist, wearables designer, Professor and Chair of the Department of Art and Design at University of WisconsinMilwaukee, and head of its Jewelry and Metal-smithing program. Opening Fri, September 18, 6-8pm
September 17-20 Participating in EXPO Chicago November 7-January 16, 2016 Michael Robinson Opening reception Saturday, November 7, 5-8pm
Nina Rizzo, You Are Here, 2015, oil on canvas, 20” x 20”
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Yevgeniya Kaganovich, Pearl Necklace IV
South Side: Bridgeport, Hyde Park and Pilsen South of the city center, gallery and artist communities may be found in Pilsen along 18th St., in the Chicago Arts District along Halsted, as well as in area artist studios. In Bridgeport you’ll find the Zhou B Art Center and Bridgeport Art Center. In Hyde Park there are several University of Chicago affiliated museums, including: the Smart Museum of Art, the Renaissance Society and the Logan Center. Also nearby: Hyde Park Art Center and South Side Community Art Center. Special ongoing district events • 2nd Friday, Chicago Arts District • 3rd Friday, Zhou B Art Center and Bridgeport Art Center
4Art Inc. Gallery Zhou B Art Center 1029 W. 35th St., Ste. 403 (60609) Tel 773-254-5100 Tu-Sa 11-5; Open for monthly 3rd Fridays artist receptions from 7-10pm Dir. Robin Rios rrios@4artinc.com www.4artinc.com Visit gallery website for exhibition schedule. Third Fridays: Visit the Zhou B Art Center for 3rd Fridays. Held monthly, 7-10pm September 18 October 16 (Bridgeport Art Walk Oct. 16-18) November 20 December 18
Happening this season • 44th Annual Artists Open House, Oct 9 and 10 Dining in the district • Nana’s, Acadia, A10, Medici on 57th, Three Aces, Moon Palace, Nuevo León
Diasporal Rhythms 4301 S. Ellis, Ste 207 (60653) desimmons@hotmail.com www.diasporalrhythms.org Diasporal Rhythms seeks to build a passionate group of collectors engaged in actively collecting visual art created by contemporary artists of the African Diaspora as well as to expand the appreciation of those artists’ work. October 10 Diasporal Rhythms Collectors Home Tour; Tours at 9am and 1pm Tickets $40/ea
Dusable Museum 740 E. 56th (60637) Tu-Sa 10–5; Su 12–5 Tel 773-947-0600 www.dusablemuseum.org Mission: To promote understanding and inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans through exhibits, programs, and activities that illustrate African and African American history, culture and art.
Bridgeport Art Center (BAC) 1200 W. 35th St. (60609) Tel 773-247-3000 M-Sa 8-6; Su by appt. info@bridgeportart.com www.bridgeportart.com Established in 2001, The Bridgeport Art Center (BAC) is a breathtaking creative home for artists, designers, and professionals. Located in the 500,000 square ft. former Spiegel Catalog Warehouse, its high ceilings with wood beams, exposed brick, and large windows with incredible city views draws artists and visitors from throughout the U.S. The new Chicago Ceramic Center, under construction at BAC, will feature classes, private studios for rent, quarterly curated exhibitions and a 2,000 sq. ft. instruction space with pottery wheels, hand building equipment, and glaze room. The kiln room, installed into three former historic elevator shafts, will offer electric and gas kilns, a clay mixer and a sandblaster.
Contemporary narrative still life paintings, landscapes + prints.
November 20–December 31: Ten Chicago Women Artists/Fifteen Years, Opening November 20, 7pm, 4th Fl. Ten Chicago women artists began meeting fifteen years ago to work, critique and exhibit together.
Thru October 2: Shared Creations, art created by pairs of artists working collaboratively.
Ongoing Open Studios – Every third Friday of each month, 6-10pm, BAC hosts open studios and offers free demonstrations. Also, open to visitors is BAC’s Fashion Design Center on the 5th Floor where emerging and established clothing and accessory designers work and present fashion shows.
October 16–January 4, 2016: Political Clay, reception on October 16, 7pm. Chicago Ceramic Center
NOTE: Please check the Bridgeport Art Center’s website for event updates and times.
Yale Factor Gallery Zhou B Art Center 1029 W. 35th St., Ste. 309 (60609) Tel 815-762-5243 3rd Fridays 7-10pm, or by appt. yalefactor@gmail.com www.yalefactor.com www.yalefactorartgallery.com
October 16–November 13: Breaking Criminal Traditions, Opening October 16, 7pm, 4th Fl. Features work of 20 artists from around the country, calling attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month as well as the ongoing ancient rituals that kill or maim millions each year—yet are not considered crimes. The exhibition utilizes the beauty of high-quality fine art to raise awareness of human rights issues to begin a dialogue that may encourage change.
Third Fridays: Visit the Zhou B Art Center for 3rd Fridays. Held monthly, 7-10pm September 18 October 16 (Bridgeport Art Walk Oct. 16-18) November 20 December 18
Hyde Park Art Center 5020 S. Cornell (60615) Tel 773-324-5520 M-Th 9-8; F-Sa 9-5; Su 12-5 generalinfo@hydeparkart.org www.hydeparkart.org Thru December 6 Creatures from the Concrete Graffiti from the streets of Chicago September 6–December 13 Warm Kitty, Soft Kitty September 13–October 4 Front & Center: 2015 Center Program Final Exhibition
Ongoing Freedom, Resistance, and the Journey Towards Equality - One of the museum’s largest permanent installations ever highlighting a chronological interpretation of the African Diaspora
October 11–January 10, 2016 Daniel Bruttig: Timekeeper October 17 2015 GALA, Honoring: Janis Kanter, Thomas McCormick and Kanter Family Foundation Judy Ledgerwood and Tony Tasset October 18–December 13 In Bringing Forth November 1–January 24, 2016 Jefferson Pinder: Onyx Odyssey
Yale Factor, A Boy’s Life, oils on canvas, 2’ x 3’
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Liz Long Gallery at Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center 1957 S. Spaulding (60623) Tel 773-542-9126 Sa 11-4 + by appt. sophiebella@sbcglobal.net www.urbanartretreat.com facebook.com/urbanartretreat Twitter.com/urbanartretreat Non-profit art gallery featuring under-represented artists. Please contact gallery or visit website for exhibition information and full schedule.
Logan Center Gallery University of Chicago 915 E. 60th St. (60637) Tel 773-702-2787 Tu-Sa 9-8; Su 11-8; closed M arts.uchicago.edu/logan/gallery Free contemporary art programming at the Logan Center Gallery and throughout the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts at the University of Chicago.
This renowned French film director and visual artist will spend Oct 8–15 in residence at the University of Chicago as part of CinéVardaExpo. Agnès Varda in Chicago, a major weeklong celebration of her work. Curated by Dominique Bluher, Lecturer and Director of MA Studies in the Department of Cinema and Media Studies. Reception Friday, October 9, 6–9 pm
September 11-November 8 Agnès Varda: Photographs Get Moving (potatoes and shells, too)
Agnès Varda, In Venice in Front of Bellini Painting, 1962. Credit: © Agnès Varda. In Venice, in front of a detail (the wise men) from Gentile Bellini’s Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of San Lorenzo.
National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W. 19th St. (60608) Tel 312-738-1503 Open daily 10-5; Closed Mondays nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org Come to The National Museum of Mexican Art, where you can immerse yourself in the richness of Mexican art and culture right here in Chicago. Whatever your background, you’ll connect to this museum on a very personal level. We showcase 3,000 years of creativity from both sides of the border, connecting museum visitors to the diversity of Mexican culture. Located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood in the heart of the city’s Mexican community, our 7,500-piece permanent collection meets the highest museum standards. Thru February 23, 2016 Deportable Aliens: New Work by Rodrigo Lara Zendejas, Kraft Gallery Thru March 13, 2016 De vuelta: Works by Chicago Imagist Errol Ortiz; Rubin and Paula Torres Gallery
Prospectus Gallery 1210 W. 18th St. (60608) Tel 312-733-6132 Dir. Israel Hernandez Showcasing Latin American and other contemporary Art. Representing: Montserrat Alsina, Tim Arroyo, Hector Barron, Roberto Ferreyra, Jeff Abbey Maldonado, Alfredo Martinez, Antonio Martinez, Mark Nelson, Eufemio Pulido.
The Renaissance Society University of Chicago 5811 S. Ellis Cobb Hall, Ste. 418 (60637) Tel 773-702-8670 Tu-F 10-5; Sa-Su 12-5 info@renaissancesociety.org www.renaissancesociety.org
Smart Museum of Art University of Chicago 5550 S. Greenwood (60637) Tel 773-702-0200 Tu, W, F, Sa, Su 10-5; Th 10-8 smart-musuem@uchicago.edu www.smartmuseum.uchicago.edu Admission is always free.
Admission is always free.
September 11-October 17 Carlos Barberena: Recent Prints Opening reception Friday, September 11, 5-10pm
September 19 The Ren’s 100th anniversary celebration bash; at Wright Auction House
October 23-December 19 Made in Pilsen X: Featuring local and internationally known artists. Opening reception Friday, October 23, 5-10pm
October 1 and 4 Ian Wilson: Discussions
September 12–January 10, 2016 Conversations with the Collection: Memory As the University of Chicago reflects upon its 125-year history, the Smart Museum of Art presents an experimental installation on the theme of Memory that explores art’s relationship to the recollection of personal and cultural histories, nostalgia, and other facets of memory.
October 11-29 Wadada Leo Smith: Ankhrasmation: The Language Scores, 1967–2015
October 1–January 10, 2016 Expressionist Impulses: German and Central European Art, 1890-1990
September 10-October 8 Irena Haiduk: Seductive Exacting Realism
October 23-November 29 John Knight, Museotypes at the Art Institute of Chicago November 8-January 24, 2016 Paul McCarthy
Zhou B Art Center 1029 W. 35th St. (60609) Tel 773-523-0200 M-Sa 10-5 info@zhoubartcenter.com www.zhoubartcenter.com Zhou B Art Center celebrates 11 years of art innovation. The Zhou B Art Center is one of Chicago’s premier art destinations with a vibrant mix of galleries, artist studios, special event spaces and the newly renovated CenterLine Café. September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18 Our 3rd Friday openings are eclectic and enthusiastic events featuring Asian fusion food and beverages at our Eat Art Pavilions, gallery openings and open doors of all our studio artists, a vibrant mix of local, national, and international talent. 7-10pm monthly. September 17-October 12 CenterLine Zhou B Artist Group Show October 16-November 16 Injung Oh: Secret Garden November 14-15 Picturing Change, photography show November 20-January 2, 2016 Flayed: Eric Garcio Salvador Jimenez and Gabrield Villa
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North Side Neighborhoods
AdventureLand Gallery
The city’s North Side is broadly comprised of a number of areas, including Lincoln Park, Old Town, Lincoln Square, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, Lakeview, Andersonville, Ravenswood and Rogers Park.
1513 N. Western (60622) Tel 312-617-5168 W-Sa 12-4 or by appt. Perry Casalino www.adventurelandgallery.com
Special art events, hosted by neighborhood groups, such as I Am Logan Square, Ravenswood ArtWalk, Lillstreet Art Center, and the Flat Iron Artists Association (FIAA), take place on certain weekends during the year, since many artists live and work in studios on this side of the city.
AdventureLand Gallery is a Chicago exhibition space that seeks to celebrate young talent and act as a service to artists in the Chicago area. The gallery will help emerging, young, and upcoming artists by providing a location to display their work and a network by which they can connect to the art patrons of Chicago.
Check out neighborhood gems like Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, the only nonprofit in the U.S. whose sole purpose is to present self-taught art. Also explore galleries, alternative spaces and collectives popping up throughout Ukrainian Village, Humboldt Park and beyond. • Cornelia Arts Building: regular open houses take place during the year. corneliaartsbuilding.com • Intuit: the Center for Outsider Art hosts regular events and workshops all year. Visit art.org for information.
Recognizing the difficulties young artists face, renowned local artist Tony Fitzpatrick has helped create this new gallery in conjunction with Firecat Projects to help artists sell their work with minimal fees.
Alibi Fine Art
4426 N. Ravenswood (60640) Tel 773-454-1512 F-Sa 12-6; and by appt. Lisa Janes info@alibifineart.com www.alibifineart.com Alibi Fine Art is a contemporary gallery in the Ravenswood / Lincoln Square area. Our goal is to promote new, overlooked and mid-career artists. The gallery’s primary focus is on photography, with other media represented as well. Please visit website for exhibition details.
Visit the website for exhibition information and opening dates.
The Ravenswood ArtWalk Tour of Arts & Industry takes place September 19 and 20
ARC Gallery 2156 N. Damen (60647) Tel 773-252-2232 W-Sa 12-6; Su 12-4 info@arcgallery.org www.arcgallery.org September 2-26 • Pauline Kochanski, drawing • Muhammed Naqee, mixed-media • Bruce Pattie, painting Opening September 11, 6-9 pm September 30-October 24 ARC Members’ Show: Urban Threads Opening October 2, 6-9 pm. October 28-November 21 • Cynthia Vaicunas, painting • The Voices of the Children: art by Bulgarian Children • Laura Lencioni, recycled materials Opening November 6, 6-9 pm November 25-December 19 I Can’t Breathe. National exhibition, all-media, juror TBA Opening December 4, 6-9pm
ArtDeTriumph + Artful Framer Studios 2938 N. Clark (60657) Tel 773-832-4038 M-F 11-7; Sa 10-6; Su 12-5 Nancie King Mertz Nancie@nanciekingmertz.com www.nanciekingmertz.com www.artdetriumph.com www.ArtfulFramerStudios.com Celebrating 12 years on Clark Street in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood, and 36 years of expert on-site framing. The top framing favorite on Yelp.
Chicago Art Source Gallery 1871 N. Clybourn (60614) Tel 773-248-3100 M-F 10-6; Sa 10-5; and by appt. Jackie Pernot art@chicagoartsource.com www.chicagoartsource.com In the heart of the Clybourn Corridor, the Chicago Art Source Gallery offers a diverse collection of artwork, knowledgeable staff and a welcoming environment for firsttime buyers and seasoned collectors.
Original oil and pastel paintings of Chicago and the world by award winning artist Nancie King Mertz. Giclee prints on canvas and paper are available of her sold work, sized to your specifications and printed in-house by Ron Mertz. Fine art cards and gifts are numerous in the double-storefront, which includes design services. Painting commissions are welcome. Much of the artwork featured in Chicago-based television dramas is created by Nancie King Mertz.
Pauline Kochanski, American Kestrel
In 2014, she received the coveted “Master” signature status of the Pastel Society of America, International Association of Pastel Societies, and Pastel Painters of Chicago.
Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
September 11-November 14 Nature Transformed: Group show featuring Jackie Battenfield, Elise Morris, Sara Schneckloth, and Yvette Weijergang. Opening Friday, September 11, 5-8pm
*Note new location 4912 N. Western (60625) Tel 773-293-2070 F-Sa 12-5; and by appt. Dir. Deborah Maris Lader info@chicagoprintmakers.com www.chicagoprintmakers.com
September 18 Art After Hours, a citywide open gallery night inviting EXPO CHICAGO visitors and the community to experience the city’s vibrant art scene; extended hours Friday, Sept. 18, 6-9pm.
Affordable fine art prints + workson-paper. Located in Chicago’s longest-running fine art printmaking workshop, where gallery visitors mingle with print artists as they create on the presses. Artists include: Hiroshi Ariyama, Christine Gendre-Bergere, Sanya Glisic, Jaco Putker, Artemio Rodriguez, Matt Bodett, Misha Goro, Dan Grzeca, Eric Hoffman, Nele Zirnite, Ryan Kapp, Amos Kennedy Jr., Deborah Maris Lader, David Driesbach, Ray Maseman, Starshaped Press, Jillian Nickell, Dennis O’Malley, Kim Laurel, Megan Sterling, Scott Westgard and others. October 17-18 Open House Chicago - Live printmaking demonstrations featuring Dennis O’Malley (etching) and Hiroshi Ariyama (screenprinting), 11am-5pm
Jackie Battenfield, Into The Blue, 60” x 40”
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December 5-January 31, 2016 26th Annual International Small Print Show and Holiday Sale. Openings: Sa & Su December, 5 & 6, 11am-6pm
North Side Cornelia Arts Building Where art works 1800 W. Cornelia (60657) info@corneliaartsbuilding.com www.corneliaartsbuilding.com Established in 1986, the Cornelia Arts Building is one of the largest all-artist-studio buildings on Chicago’s Northside.
Please visit our website for more info: corneliaartsbuilding.com Fall Open Studios Friday, October 2, 6-10pm Friday, November 20, 6-10pm Saturday, November 21, 2-6pm
DreamBox Gallery 2415 W. North (60647) Tel 773-292-0419 Sa 1-5; and by appt. Iwona Biedermann dreamboxgallery@gmail.com www.dreamboxgallery.com facebook.com/dreamboxgallery Showcasing contemporary artists with highlights on photography.
Original artwork from the studios of over 40 artists. Plus food trucks and guest artists! Events are FREE and open to the public.
Please contact gallery or check website for additional information. September 1-30 Nancy Fewkes: Notes along a shallow margin, photography Opening reception with artist, Saturday, September 12, 6-9pm October 2-9 (Pop-Up & Book Signing) G e n t l e: Minimalistic poetry by Renata Plaga, photograpy by Kasia Opara, Iwona Biedermann and Heidi Knez. Opening Fri, Oct 2, 6-9pm October 16-November 15 PROXIMITY: Chicago Artists Month Lidia Rozmus, Irene Siwek, Jolanta Nawrocka, Katarzyna Derda. Iwona Biedermann. Opening with artists Fri, Oct 16, 6-9 pm.
Matt Nichols, The Sky Keeps Repeating, 2015, mixed media, 60” x 40”
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Jackson Junge Gallery
756 N. Milwaukee (60642) Tel 312-243-9088 Tu-Sa 11-6; Th 11-7:30; Su 12-5 intuit@art.org www.art.org
1389 N. Milwaukee (60622) Tel 773-227-7900 M-Sa 11-8; Su 12-5 support@J2gallery.com www.j2gallery.com
Intuit was established in 1991 and is currently the only nonprofit organization in the U.S. whose sole purpose is to present self-taught art.
Artists: David Mayhew, Laura Lee Junge, M. Jackson, Audry Cramlit
Thru September 26 Betty Zakoian: Palimpsest September 11-January 3, 2016 “dRAW” Opening reception Sept 11, 6-8pm
Paintings, sculpture + photography. Original art, limited ed. reproductions + Giclées. Custom framing on site. September 11-November 1 Jason Hawk: Excerpts on a Fading Bloom Opening Friday, Sept 11, 6-10pm
2381 N. Milwaukee (60647) Tel 773-819-9200 Tu-Su 11-6. Openings held 6-10 on first night of new exhibitions Owner Billy Craven Dir. Allie Whalen galeriefchicago@gmail.com www.galerief.com September 4-October 11 Fruits: New work from Chris Uphues and Killer Acid October 16-20 Secret Walls x Galerie F: Pop up show celebrates legacy of Secret Walls live graffiti battles October 23-November 2 Jason Brammer, fantasy landscapes November 6-December 6 Bears Gone Mad: JC Rivera reinterprets character Bear Champ as pop culture icons and animals
Firecat Projects 2124 N. Damen (60647) Tel 773-342-5381 M-Sa 10-5 Stan Klein info@firecatprojects.org www.firecatprojects.org Opening receptions for the artist take place from 7-9pm on the first night of the exhibition. September 25 Kyle Gallup, Melissa Stern, Oriane Stender: Money, Wheels and Random Legs October 23 Charles Spurrier November 20 Barnaby Struve, William Test December 18 Jane Sloss: This is Home
December 11-January 3, 2016 London based illustrator Dan Mumford tackles the Wonders of the World
December 12 WOW Frequency: Limited Editions Exhibition and sale of small works by Chicago artists: Sa, Dec 12, 1-5pm
Kruger Gallery Chicago 3709 N. Southport (60613) Tel 312-995-0776 Tu-Sa 12-6; opening reception 6-8 on exhibition start dates info@krugergallerychicago.com www.krugergallerychicago.com Kruger Gallery Chicago is dedicated to an avant garde ideal that art can be an agent for political and social change. Located on the Southport Corridor, the gallery represents mainly emerging artists working in a variety of media and design.
The Leigh Gallery
September 11-October 24 Katie Kahn: Up Carcass and March, new work. Using newspaper, ballpoint pen, correction fluid, gouache, and gel pens, Kahn juxtaposes news photographs and stories with improvised drawing resulting in imagery steeped in social and political content.
3306 N. Halsted (60657) Tel 773-472-1865 Open daily 11-6, closed Tu Jean Leigh theleighgallery@comcast.net www.theleighgallery.com facebook.com/ TheLeighGalleryChicago Twitter @TheLeighGallery
November 13-December 19 Skin, Photography by Abel Beruman Drawing on his past in fashion photography, Beruman investigates art as immortalized in skin.
Set in the heart of Lakeview/ Wrigleyville/Boystown. Offering innovative selections of original artwork in all media. Dedicated to exhibiting quality art at reasonable prices. Oil, acrylic, watercolor, etching, pastel, sculpture, bronze, glass, jewelry, pottery, wood, marquetry, photography, encaustic + more. Representing over 80 artists.
September 18-November 1 Brian Morgan: Power, Politics and Pavement: The Men Behind the Streets Opening Friday, Sept 18, 6-10pm November 6-January 10, 2016 Best in Show: Group exhibition Opening Friday, Nov 6, 6-10pm
Brian Morgan, Archibald Clybourn, acrylic, vinyl, India ink on board
Galerie F
Katie Kahn
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Ken Reif, Shelter, oil on canvas, 30” x 48”
North Side Thomas Masters Gallery
Morpho Gallery
245 W. North (60610) Tel 312-440-2322 W-F 12-6; Sa 11-6; Su 12-5 thomas@thomasmastersgallery.com www.thomasmastersgallery.com
5216 N. Damen (60625) Tel 773-878-4255 F-Sa 1-6pm; all other days by appt. morphogallery@gmail.com www.morphogallery.com
Contemporary artwork.
Morpho Gallery features a variety of mediums, including photography, jewelry, glass, mixed media and painting. We specialize in lithography, etchings and works on paper from Chicago-based artists.
Please contact gallery or check website for exhibition + opening reception details. September 11 Babel: Group exhibition featuring artists from the Loire Valley, France
dRAW Sept. 11- Jan. 3, 2016
Please contact gallery or check website for exhibition information.
September 18 This Side of the Mountain: Dance performance featuring music and direction by Thomas Masters October 9 David Gista, new paintings MEMBER CHICAGO ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION
Opening reception Friday Sept. 11, 5-8pm 756 N Milwaukee Avenue art.org Caroline Demangel Photo by Jurate Veceraite, courtesy of Cavin-Morris Gallery
The Nevica Project
Uptown Arts Center
3717 N. Ravenswood, Ste. 115W (60613) Tel 406-360-0164 Tu-F 11-6; wknds/holidays by appt. Jayson Lawfer, Dir. info@thenevicaproject.com www.thenevicaproject.com
941 W. Lawrence (60640) 3rd and 4th floors Tel 773-450-7246 Colette Wright Adams colette@uptownartscenter.org www.uptownartscenter.org facebook.com/uptownartscenter
Contemporary fine art gallery and consulting business featuring artwork by Ruth Duckworth, Richard Serra, Ken Price, Peter Voulkos, Chuck Close, Tara Donovan, Richard DeVore, Ken Ferguson, Michael Lucero, Rudy Autio, Peregrine Honig, Beth Cavener, Viola Frey, Tatsuzo Shimaoka, Shoji Hamada, Warren MacKenzie, Akio Takamori, Theaster Gates, Jun Kaneko, Ryoji Koie, David Shaner, Richard Tuttle, Kensuke Yamada, Sol LeWitt, Ann Hamilton, Wes Mills, Sally Mann, Cy Twombly, Stephen De Staebler, Anna Hepler, Sergei Isupov, Darrell Roberts, Kerri Rosenstein, Kiki Smith, Neha Vedpathak, Jay Strommen, and others.
A program of the Preston Bradley Center (501c3) nurturing a community of artists.
Services for individuals and designers include: acquisitions, appraisals, collection documentation, advisory, photography and art shipping.
October 3 Chicago Artists Month open studios event, Saturday, October 3, 5-9pm 11 artists in residence open their studios to the public
September 12-October 12 Chuck Walker: Mixed-bag, paintings Opening reception Saturday September 12, 5-9pm October 3-25 Worn Articles: Heard, Read, Remembered A site specific exhibition conceived for an architectural space by a select group of artists. Curated by Eden Unluata and Sherry Antonini Opening reception Saturday October 3, 5pm
Vertical Gallery 1016 N. Western (60622) Tel 773-697-3846 Tu-Sa 11-6; Su-M by appt.; Opening receptions held first date of scheduled exhibitions, 6-10pm Dir. Patrick Hull info@verticalgallery.com www.verticalgallery.com Vertical Gallery is dedicated to urban, contemporary and street art. Located in Ukrainian Village. The gallery focuses on work influenced by urban environments, street art, pop culture, and illustration. New monthly exhibitions highlight local, national and international artists. You may view and purchase past and current work either in the gallery space or online. September 5-26 A short and pleasurable journey: Group exhibition curated by The Jaunt. Featuring Collin van der Sluijs, Mike Perry, Cody Hudson, Daniel Frost, Hedof, Jordy van den Nieuwendijk, Amanda Marie, David Shillinglaw and more.
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Worthington Gallery October 3-31 OaKoAK, Let’s Play! In his debut US solo show, French street artist OaKoAk transforms mundane objects using cleverly placed, humorous drawings. He has an eye to the details that most people ignore and creates innovative scenes with his street art interventions. November 7-28 The Power of Paint. In their first curatorial show, Chicago Culture Couple has collected a group of national & international artists with the theme of using art to help others. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to a charity of the artist’s choice. Featuring ASVP, Bradley Theodore, Xenz, Dasic Fernandez, GILF, Hanksy, Icy & Sot, Millo, Moneyless, Jana & JS, Otto Schade, RAE, Sheryo & the Yok, Nicolas Holiber, and more. December 12-January 2, 2016 Simon W.G. Butler: Going Postal. This UK artist primarily works with retired postage stamps, manipulating their depictions of historical events to explore a variety of viewpoints and theories of particularly contentious subjects. In his first solo exhibition, he explores 46 ‘stamp pairings’, one for each of the post office shootings that have occurred.
Tel 773-248-7700 By appt. worthingtongallerychicago.com worthingtonart@aol.com Founded in 1970, Worthington Gallery is an international authority in German Expressionism. The gallery specializes in building collections for private clients and museums, in the areas of: German Expressionism, Blaue Reiter, and New Objectivity of paintings, sculptures and works on paper. The gallery also represents a select group of contemporary artists. Artists represented: Barlach, Beckmann, Campendonck, Corinth, Dix, Dressler, Feininger, Felixmüller, Grosz, Heckel, Höch, Jawlensky, Menzel, Kandinsky, Kanold, Kirchner, Klee, Klimpsch, Kokoschka, Kolbe, Kollwitz, Kubin, Lange, Liebermann, ModersonBecker, Macke, Marc, Meidner, Munch, Nolde, Pechstein, Rolphs, Schiele, Schmidt-Rottluff, Tappert, Ury, Zille. Also, Horst Janssen, Michael Triegel and Marc Velten. MEMBER ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA MEMBER INTERNATIONAL FINE PRINT DEALERS ASSOCIATION
Downtown: Michigan Avenue, Gold Coast, Streeterville, The Loop, South Loop Many galleries can be found along the Magnificent Mile, from Oak Street to the Chicago River, south near Millennium Park and down past Congress Parkway. Galleries occupy spaces steps from Michigan Avenue, as well as in some of Chicago’s most iconic skyscrapers.
The Arts Club of Chicago
The Chicago Cultural Center
201 E. Ontario (60611) Tel 312-787-3997 information@artsclubchicago.org www.artsclubchicago.org
78 E. Washington (60602) Tel 312-744-6630 M-Th 9-7; F-Sa 9-6; Su 10-6; Holidays 10-4 www.chicagoculturalcenter.org
Visit website for an up-to-date exhibition schedule.
Visit website for an up-to-date exhibition schedule. October 3-January 3, 2016 The Chicago Architecture Biennial at the Chicago Cultural Center
The area includes the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA), and the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP), among others. Navy Pier hosts two international contemporary art fairs at the lakefront: EXPO CHICAGO in September and SOFA CHICAGO in November.
Douglas Dawson Gallery 224 S. Michigan, Ste. 266 (60604) Tel 312-226-7975 Tu-Sa 10-5:30 info@douglasdawson.com www.douglasdawson.com Specializing in ancient and historic tribal since 1983. For over 30 years the gallery has placed important ethnographic art in most major American museums and in many private collections in the Chicago area and around the nation. The gallery has mounted numerous thematic exhibitions of textiles, ceramics, metal work and sculpture representing traditional non-Western cultures from preColumbian America, Asia + Africa. September 17-20 Participating in EXPO Chicago October 23-29 The International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show, Park Avenue Armory, New York December From the Fire: Historic African Ceramics
Downtown is a busy place in the fall. Crowds flock to Michigan Ave. and out of town visitors want to take in the city’s many cultural offerings. Top: the view north from John Hancock Center (Photo: Laura Mettam); Below: SOFA returns to Navy Pier Nov 6-8
Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Richard Gray Gallery
40 E. Erie Nickerson Mansion (60611) Tel 312-482-8933 Tu-Su 10-5 info@driehausmuseum.org www.driehausmuseum.org
875 N. Michigan, Ste. 3800 John Hancock Center (60611) Tel 312-642-8877 M-F 10-5:30; Sa by appt. info@richardgraygallery.com www.richardgraygallery.com facebook.com/richardgraygallery Twitter @richardgraygall Instagram @richardgraygallery
The Museum is open for self-guided visitation during regular hours of operation (see above). Guided tours of Driehaus Museum highlights are offered four times daily. Advance reservations are not required. The Richard H. Driehaus Museum immerses visitors in one of the grandest residential buildings of 19th-century Chicago, the Gilded Age home of banker Samuel Mayo Nickerson. Chicago philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus founded the museum on April 1, 2003 with a vision to influence today’s built environment by preserving and promoting architecture and design of the past. Thru January 3, 2016 Maker & Muse: Women and Early Twentieth Century Art Jewelry
Founded in 1963, Richard Gray Gallery is one of the leading dealers in modern and contemporary American and European art with locations in both Chicago and New York. The gallery offers exceptional works by masters such as Picasso, Matisse and Miró and also represents some of the most exciting artists working today, including Jaume Plensa, David Hockney, Jim Dine, and Alex Katz. September 11-November 14 • Bethany Collins • Evelyn Statsinger Opening reception September 11 September 17-20 Participating in EXPO Chicago
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Bert Green Fine Art 8 S. Michigan, Ste. 620 (60603) Tel 312-434-7544 W-F 11-6; Sa 12-5; or by appt. Dir. Bert Green inquiry@bgfa.us www.bgfa.us Twitter @bgfa Emerging and mid-career contemporary artists in various media. Please visit website or see online listing for exhibition schedule.
Hildt Galleries 140 E. Walton (60611) Drake Hotel Arcade Tel 312-255-0005 M-Sa 11-5:30 Hildtg@ameritech.net www.hildtgalleries.com Hildt Galleries showcases fine original 19th and 20th Century British, European and American oil paintings and watercolors. Artists include: Antoine Bouvard Montague Dawson Constantin Kluge Evert Pieters Bernard Pothast EJ Paprocki Alan Wolton
Michigan Ave., the Loop and South Loop R.S. Johnson Fine Art 645 N. Michigan Ste. 990 (60611) Tel 312-943-1661 M-Sa 9-5:30 info@rsjohnsonfineart.com www.rsjohnsonfineart.com Established in 1955, R.S. Johnson Fine Art specializes in museum quality works of art ranging from Old Master works on paper to 19th and 20th Century paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture. Our clients include more than 50 museums worldwide. Featured artists: Dürer, Rembrandt, Piranesi, Goya, Degas, Cassatt, Guillaumin, Raoul Dufy, ToulouseLautrec, Matisse, Gleizes, Villon, Masson, De Chirico and Picasso.
Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA)
KM Fine Arts Chicago - Los Angeles 43 E. Oak (60611) Tel 312-255-1202 Tu-Sa 11-6 director@kmfinearts.com www.kmfinearts.com With locations in Chicago and Los Angeles KM Fine Arts has specialized in Modern, Abstract Expressionism and Post War and Contemporary Art. In addition to our contemporary roster, the gallery program includes works by Georg Baselitz, Norman Bluhm, Fernando Botero, James Brooks, Alexander Calder, John Chamberlain, Eric Fischl,
Michael Goldberg, Keith Haring, Hans Hofmann, Robert Indiana, Wolf Kahn, John Marin, Julie Mehretu, Pablo Picasso, Robert Rauschenberg, Kenny Scharf, and Andy Warhol among others. Thru September 16 Carole Feuerman: New Work September 8-November 7 Gary Lang, Select Works September 18-November 7 Victor Matthews: bright, brighter, brightest. Opening September 18
820 N. Michigan Ave. (60611) Tel 312-915-7600 Tu 11-8 (free admission); W-Su 11-6 luma@luc.edu www.luc.edu/luma LUMA is dedicated to exploring, promoting, and understanding art and artistic expression that illuminates the enduring spiritual questions of all cultures and societies. LUMA displays the Martin D’Arcy, S.J. Collection, one of the Midwest’s finest collections of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque European art and decorative arts.
Thru October 11 LUMA at 10: Greatest Hits In celebration of LUMA’s 10th anniversary, the museum will host an exhibition of its greatest hits from past exhibitions and 10 years of acquisitions, including Andy Warhol’s Silver Clouds (2008). November 14–January 10, 2016 Art and Faith of the Crèche: The Collection of James and Emilia Govan Join LUMA for the eighth year of the museum’s annual holiday exhibition.
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Andy Warhol, Silver Clouds Installation, The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA. Photo by Richard Stoner ©AWF.
Victor Matthews
Mongerson Gallery John Hancock Center (60611) 875 N. Michigan, Ste. 2520 Tel 312-943-2354 M-F 10-5; Sa 12-5 Pres. Tyler Mongerson; Dir. Margot Mache info@mongersongallery.com www.mongersongallery.com Since 1971 Mongerson Gallery has specialized in paintings and sculpture from the United States’ Westward Expansion, featuring artists Frederic Remington, Charles Marion Russell and Harry Jackson. The gallery also exhibits notable Modern, Regionalist, Contemporary and African American works. Please inquire for further information. September 18-November 25 Far Out Females: Mid-Century Chicago Surrealism: Featuring works by Julia Thecla, Gertrude Abercrombie, and Macena Barton. Opening reception, September 18, 5-8pm. December 4-February 29, 2016 Amy Hutcheson
Museum of Contemporary Photography Columbia College Chicago 600 S. Michigan (60605) Tel 312-663-5554 M-W 10-5; Th 10-8; F-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5 mocp@colum.edu www.mocp.org Founded by Columbia College Chicago in 1984 as the successor to the 1976 Chicago Center for Contemporary Photography, the museum collaborated with artists, photographers, communities, and institutions locally, nationally, and internationally. As the leading photography museum in the Midwest, presenting projects and exhibitions and acquiring works that embrace a wide range of contemporary aesthetics and technologies, the museum offers students, educators, research specialists, and general audiences an intimate and comprehensive visual study center. Thru October 4 North Korean Perspectives October 15-December 23 Grace of Intention: Photography, Architecture and the Monument
Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. 410 N. Michigan, Ste. 1 The Wrigley Building (60611) Tel 312-642-5300 M-Sa 10-6 joppen@audubonart.com www.audubonart.com The nation’s premier gallery of art from the Golden Age of Exploration for four decades. Located in the historic Wrigley Building, the gallery specializes in rare antique natural history art and limited-edition fine art prints, with particular emphasis on the works of John James Audubon. The gallery also is home to a wide variety of works by other notable Natural History Artists such as Pierre-Joseph Redouté, John Gould and Basilius Besler. In addition to being an incredible art resource, the gallery provides custom archival framing and nationally recognized conservation and restoration services for works of art on paper, paintings on canvas and photographic materials. The facility services museums, collectors and dealers throughout the nation.
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State Street Gallery at Robert Morris Robert Morris University 401 S. State (60605) M-Th 10-6 *Closed some holdiays in accordance with University’s schedule Tel 312-935-4088 www.robertmorris.edu Free and open to the public. September 1-December 22 Sights, Sounds and Sensations of the City - Select artists from the Cornelia Arts Building Where Art Works Reception October 15
Galleries Maurice Sternberg 100 E. Bellevue (60611) Tel 312-642-1700 By appt. susan@galleriesmaurice sternberg.com www.galleriesmauricesternberg.com A fine art dealer in Chicago since 1945, the galleries offer “Sternberg Traditional,” 19th/ early 20th Century American and European paintings, and “Sternberg Contemporary,” which features the work of a distinguished list of contemporary artists from around the world. Please contact the gallery for exhibition schedule.
Suburbs, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin
The Art Center (Highland Park)
Beyond the city limits Chicago’s vibrant art scene extends in all directions. Destinations exist not just in bustling suburban communities and university towns, but throughout the region, in Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. The Midwest is home to a rich art scene, and we are in the heart of it all. Evanston, home to Northwestern University, is just 5 miles from downtown Chicago. Traveling north on Sheridan Rd. and Highway 41 you’ll encounter art up to the border. Take the El west to Oak Park to check out the galleries on Harrison St. or tour the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. South of the city you’ll find many arts non-profits as well as renowned sculpture parks. Many short trips within Illinois offer chances to explore the state, including Batavia, Joliet, Champaign, and beyond. Area vacation destinations in Indiana and Michigan are attractive, inspiring destinations for artists to spend their time and exhibit their work. North of the border, Wisconsin offers a range of museums, art centers, summer festivals and galleries.
1957 Sheridan Rd. Highland Park (60035) Tel 847-432-1888 M-Sa 9-4:30 info@theartcenterhp.org www.theartcenterhp.org Offering classes and workshops in the visual arts, and presenting fine art exhibitions with special events and performances. September 11-October 31 Pastels Chicago 2015 National juried exhibition of works created by the country’s most elite pastel painters. Opening reception Friday, October 2, 6:30-9pm
November 6-January 2, 2016 Opening reception for both shows Friday, November 6, 6:30-9pm • Formal Conceptual adornment is the constant in the works of collaborative painters Igor and Marina, and sculptor Beth Kamhi. The exhibition explores supple elegance with a masterful blend of modern and traditional representational and the abstract. • Carl Holzman The distressed textures and dramatic lighting of vintage object are the focus of Holzman’s stunningly pristine still life paintings.
DISTRICT KEY • SOUTH/SOUTHWEST • WEST • NORTH/NORTHWEST • WI / MI / IN
David Wallace Haskins’s Skycube is on view through spring 2016 at the Elmhurst Art Museum Igor and Marina, Red Queen (triptych), oil on canvas, 72” x 88”
Brauer Museum of Art
Art Post Gallery
(Valparaiso, IN)
(Northbrook) 984 Willow Rd., Ste. G Northbrook (60062) Willow and Waukegan Roads (Near Whole Foods and REI) Tel 847-657-9492 M-F 10:30-5:30; Sa 10-5; Su 1-4 artpostgallery@comcast.net www.artpostgallery.com This lovely and upscale gallery features the largest inventory of original art on Chicago’s North Shore. In our 35th year.
125+ national and international artists. Traditional, transitional and contemporary art. Fine framing. Art restoration (oils and acrylics). October-November Fall Collection November 5 Light and Shadow New works by Tom Matucci and Carlyn Janus. Opening Thursday, November 5
Valparaiso University 1709 Chapel Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46383 Tel 219-464-5365 Tu, Th-F 10-5; W 10-8:30; Sa-Su 12-5 CST Dir. Gregg Hertzlieb Gregg.Hertzlieb@valpo.edu www.valpo.edu/artmuseum The Museum aims to educate and inspire the campus and community with original works of American art and international religious art, and to bring distinction to Valparaiso University and Northwest IN through exhibitions of regional, national and international importance. All Brauer Museum shows and events are free and open to the public; donations welcome. Thru December 13 • Wehling and McGill Galleries: The Sun Shines for Us All: The Friendship Dolls from Japan; curated by Terry Kita, PhD • Education Room: Rembrandt Etchings from the Glenn and Dawn Vician Collection • Ferguson Gallery: Jim Keller: A Journey in Contemporary Sculpture • Gallery 1212: Fondo ga Moru: The Art of Gretchen Beck Opening Friday, August 28, 7pm 54
Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College (Chicago Heights)
202 S. Halsted St. Chicago Heights (60411) Tel 708-709-7738 M-Th 9-3; extended hrs W, Th 5-7 Dir. Beth Shadur bshadur@prairiestate.edu www.prairiestate.edu/artgallery
College of Lake County, Robert T. Wright Gallery
(Grayslake)
19351 W. Washington St. Grayslake (60030) Tel 847-543-2240 M-Th 8-9; F 8-4:30; Sa 9-4:30; Su 1-5; College break hrs vary www.gallery.clcillinois.edu
Featuring five yearly exhibitions by artists working in all media, and three student shows per year. Artists have included nationally acclaimed and Midwestern renowned artists.
Established by the College of Lake County Foundation in 1981, the gallery is committed to displaying the works of Illinois artists and increasing the visibility of nationally known artists in Lake County.
Thru September 10 Student Photographer of the Year 2015 and PSC Student Show
Thru October 4 Terry Dixon: Lines, Patterns and Images
September 21-October 22 Public/Private: Studio works by Hispanic mural artists Hector Duarte, Jose Guerrero and Jose Luis Pina. Reception Th, Sept 24, 4:30-7pm; lecture on murals by historian/writer Jeff Huebner, 2pm.
October 9-November 15 Recent Works Opening reception Friday, October 9, 6-8pm
November 2-December 3 Action/Reaction: Works by national artist Dirty Canteen, a cooperative of veterans who have “traded their weapons for paintbrushes.” Artists include Jesse Albrecht, Aaron Hughes, Thomas Dang, Daniel Donovan, Ehren Tool, Ash Kyrie, Erica Slone, Guiseppe Pellicano and Ryan Walsh. Reception: Thursday, November 12, 4:30-7pm
November 20-January 10, 2016 China: Shared Realities David Bolton, Terry Dixon, Hans Habeger, Robert Lossmann, Roland Miller, Erick Rowe. Opening reception Friday, November 20, 6-8pm
November 17-18 Fall Ceramics Sale
Deer Path Art League
(Lake Forest)
400 E. Illinois, Lake Forest (60045) Tel 847-234-3743 M-F 10-4, Sa by appt. Receptions take place the first night of new exhibitions 5-8pm info@deerpathartleague.org www.deerpathartleague.org Gallery hosts bimonthly thematic exhibits representing varied media by local and national artists, both established + emerging. Gift shop in gallery. Also offering classes, workshops + outreach programming.
The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild Gallery
Latino Arts, Milwaukee, WI September 11 – October 14
Thru September 11 Abbie Ansburg: The Spaces in Between
Mr. Helsinki, Door County, WI Opening Oct 8
September 15-October 23 Fall Members Show, Contemporary artworks in various media & styles. Reception September 18, 7-9 pm. October 27-December 4 Annette Perone Leiber: Intrinsic Nature, mixed media abstract paintings and sculptures inspired by nature viewed through a microscope. Reception Oct 30, 7-9.
September 25-October 30 Something Else
December 6-January 15 Yellow House Artists Reception December 11, 7-9 pm.
November 13-December 31 Merry & Bright
Philadelphia Art Museum Craft Show November 12 – 15 Santa Fe Retreat February 2016 Flora 3’x3’ ©2015 Sandra Martinez
MARTINEZSTUDIO.COM 920 823 2154 • 920 288 7157 (M) 5877 STATE HIGHWAY 57 JACKSONPORT, WI 54235 ONE MILE SOUTH OF JACKSONPORT IN DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN
OPEN 11–4 CLOSED WEDNESDAYS
Kevin Listrup, Sara’s Flowers, acrylic and oil on canvas, 17” x 26”
Katrina DavisSalazar, Red Sweater: A Coping Mechanism
Evanston Art Center
Gallery exhibitions are free and open to the public. Check our website for updated information and exhibition details.
MODERN/TRIBAL FLATWEAVE TAPESTRY BY WENCE AND SANDRA MARTINEZ
Elmhurst Art Museum Building 150 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst (60126) Tel 630-279-1009 Tu, W, Th, Sa 10-5; F 10-8, Su 12-5 info@elmhurstartistsguild.org www.elmhurstartistsguild.org
September 6-7 Art Fair on the Square Lake Forest, Market Square. Labor day weekend: 10am-5pm Su, September 6 and M, September 7. Rain or shine; free admission.
1717 Central St., Evanston (60201) Tel 847-475-5300 M-Th 9-10; F 9-6; Sa and Su 9-4 www.evanstonartcenter.org facebook.com/evanstonartcenter Twitter @evartcenter
martinez studio
September 20-November 8 Works From Around Our State Universities from around Illinois have selected two faculty members and two students to represent their school in this exhibition that is designed to showcase IL artists. Opening reception Sunday, September 20, 1-4 pm November 21-December 20 Winter Arts & Crafts Expo 13th Annual Expo features a variety of homemade mixed media art pieces from over 100 local artists including jewelry, ceramics, photography, paintings, and more. Also featuring work by EAC students. Preview party Friday, November 20, 6-9 pm. Tickets $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Purchase online at www.evanstonartcenter.org The expo is open and free to the public from 10am-4pm, M-Sa (closed Thanksgiving) and 12-4pm, Su.
Justice Macklin, fncy, archival jet print, 18” x 24”
Gallery Seven
Kamp Gallery
(Joliet)
(Winnetka)
116 N. Chicago St., Ste. 102 Joliet (60432) Tel 815-483-4310 M-F 10-4; 1st Saturdays 10-noon gallery7@ymail.com www.galleryseven.net
996 Green Bay Rd. Winnetka (60093) Tel 847-441-7999 By appt. kampgallery@gmail.com www.kampgallery.com
September 2-October 3 Barbara Eberhard: An Alternate View, work in gum bichromate Opening September 12, 6-8pm
Fine American and European paintings from the 19th and 20th Centuries, particularly Regional Impressionists (1890-1930) and Contemporary American artists.
October 7-November 7 Sally Schoch: Floral Impressions, abstract floral paintings Opening October 10, 6-8pm
This year begins Kamp Gallery’s 38th anniversary as one of the Midwest’s most esteemed purveyors of historical and contemporary fine art painting. We have an established expertise in selling art of quality and rarity by artists who pursued their careers either in part or whole in the Midwest and whose work withstands comparison to many of the most well-known American and European artists.
November 11-December 12 Roger Carlson: Innocent Dawn, paintings on Plexiglas Reception November 14, 6-8pm November 29 Holiday Open House, noon-6pm Shop our vast array of original gifts made in America! December Annual Holiday Show and Sale
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Kamp Gallery, The Rare Art Center: Old Master to Modern.
Benedictine Univ. Komechak Art Gallery Benedictine University 5700 College Rd., Lisle (60532) Tel 630-829-6320 M-F 11-4; Sa 11-3 Teresa J. Parker, Curator tparker@ben.edu www.ben.edu/komechak-art-gallery/ index.cfm The late Fr. Michael Komechak, O.S.B., spent his life collecting and celebrating the works of others. Over time, he amassed one of the finest art and sculpture collections in the Midwest. The collection represents both fine and applied arts, and is engagingly diverse in its scope of subject and media. While a majority of the collection deals with religious themes, it also has a fair representation of contemporary art and work by well-known artists, but consists mainly of works on paper and fine art prints. It also boasts a collection of ceramics, drawings, paintings, photography, textile, sculpture, mixed media, folk art and kitsch.
Suburbs and Beyond Chicago Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion
(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Krasl Art Center (St. Joseph/ Benton Harbor, MI)
College of Fine and Applied Arts 500 E. Peabody, Champaign (61820) 217-333-1861; Tours 217-333-8218 M-Sa 9-5; Th 9-9 Dir. Kathleen Harleman kam@illinois.edu kam.illinois.edu
707 Lake Blvd. St. Joseph, MI (49085) Tel 269-983-0271 M-W, F, Sa 10-4; Th 10-9; Su 1-4; Opening receptions held first day of exhibition, 6-8pm www.krasl.org
Krannert Art Museum (KAM) is the second-largest general fine arts museum in the state of Illinois, hosting 15 temporary exhibitions every year and maintaining seven permanent galleries to exhibit the university’s art collection.
Public sculpture throughout the community every day, all free.
Thru December 12 Attachment; co-curated by Amy L. Powell, Allyson Purpura and Kathryn Koca Polite Thru December 23 • Nkata: An Installation by Nnenna Okore; curated by Allyson Purpura • Tamarind Institute and the Rebirth of Lithography; curated by Kathryn Koca Polite • School of Art + Design Faculty Exhibition: current work by U of I faculty in studio art and design December 3-12 Documenting Inequality: Campus Conversations on Undergraduate Education Curated by Terri Weisman. Opening December 3, 5-7pm.
McMahon Studio & Gallery (Highwood)
Thru September 13 The Public Life of Richard Hunt: 21st Century Projects September 18-November 1 Krasl Art Center Members’ Show: For the First Time In Its Life New artworks by KAC member artists never before been publicly displayed in this vibrant exhibition. November 20-January 10, 2016 Dorothea Lange’s America Experience 55 iconic black and white photographs by Lange and her contemporaries.
401 Country Club Rd. Crystal Lake (60014) Tel 815-455-8000 M-F 9-5 www.lakesidelegacy.org On the first Friday of each month from 5-8pm, enjoy an evening of viewing art, mingling with artists and the opportunity to purchase original works. Free and open to the public. September 4-30, First Friday 9/4 • Sage: Sharon Settles • 2nd Floor Dole: Rebecca Kautz. Artist talk at 6:30pm on Friday, 9/4. • Dole: Karyl Shields: Es-scapes; and group exhibition featuring Cathy Enthof, Cathy Fugatt, Sandy Giordano, and Janet Rauchenberger
October 2-31, First Friday 10/2 • Sage: Watercolor Guild: Kathie Stevens, Angela Boe, Judy Rogers, Johanna Gullick, and Kathryn Weber • Dole: Kathleen Isacson; and group exhibition featuring: Karl Jahnke, James Deeb, Darius Hurley, Karen Ann Hollingsworth, Jennifer Moore, Jeff Sevener, and Joe Isacson November 6-27, First Friday 11/6 • Dole: Community Partners Wellness Network and Behavioral Health Foundation Visions of Hope Awards Reception December 4-31, First Friday 12/4 • Dole: Studio McHenry David Becker’s students, The Gifted Aquamedia Exhibition
(Glencoe)
309 Park Ave., Glencoe (60022) Tel 847-835-8500 Tu-Sa 11:30-5; or by appt. info@loucksgallery.com www.loucksgallery.com Contemporary American painting, photography and sculpture by established and emerging artists. Representing: Eric Abrecht, Tracey Adams, Chris Baer, Rodger Bechtold, Mark Bowles, Pegan Brooke, Carl Dahl, Madeline Denaro, Stephen Dinsmore, Kathleen Dunn, Douglass Freed, Lyle Gomes, Bernd Haussmann, Joshua Jensen-Nagle, Laurie Victor Kay, Richard Kooyman, Cheryl Maeder, John McCormick, Sally Michel, Maggie Meiners, Eleanor Miller, Terry Miura, Tezh Modarressi, Mark Mulhern, Marshall Noice, Melanie Parke, Stephen Pentak, James Shay, Leslie Wu.
October 1-November 30 Sally Michel
Dorothea Lange, Migratory Cotton Picker
Left: Rebecca Kautz, Woman Among Rams; Right: Sharon Settles, Miss You……NOT!!!
Northern Illinois University (NIU) Art Museum (DeKalb)
Northern Illinois University Altgeld Hall, 1st Fl., West End DeKalb (60115) Tel 815-753-1936 Tu-F 10-5; Sa 12-4; Group tours by appt. Dir. Jo Burke jburke2@niu.edu www.niu.edu/artmuseum
The gallery specializes in the varied artworks of the McMahon family.
Balancing contemporary with traditional art to examine visual culture.
Mark McMahon, Blackhawks Stanley Cup Win (detail), 2015
(Crystal Lake)
Anne Loucks Gallery
Thru September 28 Joshua Jensen-Nagle, Laurie Victor Kay, Maggie Meiners
51 Highwood Ave. Highwood (60040) Tel 847-295-2604 W-Sa noon to early evenings; or by appt Mark McMahon Mcmahonart@aol.com www.mcmahonartgallery.com www.mcmahongallery.com
Artists: Mark, Carolyn, Franklin, Meryl, Drew, and Elise McMahon
Lakeside Legacy Arts Park Dole and Sage Galleries
Thru October 24 Contemporary artists exploring relevant social issues • Embarrassment of Riches: Visual artists’ perspectives on sustainability and humanity’s complicated relationship with the earth. Curated by Peter B. Olson, NIU Art Museum.
• Unloaded: A nationally-traveling multi-media group exhibition examining the historical and social issues surrounding the availability, use, and impact of guns in our lives. Curated by Susan Slavick, Carnegie Mellon University. Public reception for both exhibitions Thursday, September 10, 4:30-6pm. November 17-December 18 Faculty Biennial Exhibition Recent artwork and scholarship by faculty from all divisions of the NIU School of Art and Design. Public reception Thursday, November 19, 4:30-6pm.
Pagoda Red
Perspective Group + Photography Gallery
(Winnetka)
(Evanston)
911 Green Bay Rd. Winnetka (60093) Tel 847-784-8881 Tu-Sa 10-5 www.pagodared.com Pagoda Red is the premier source for exemplary 18th and 19th c. Chinese furniture + art with an expansive collection of Shanxi furniture, lanterns in the Ming manner, ancient limestone sculpture and tables, unexpected scholars’ objects, textiles, unusual blue and whites, Shanghai deco cabinets and chairs and Nickols & Central Asian carpets. The gallery also represents emerging Chinese + Asian-inspired artists. To mark the gallery’s 18th anniversary, Pagoda Red celebrates the exciting wave of design emerging out of China today with a showcase of contemporary Chinese design. See Chicago CGN listing for more information about the Fulton Market gallery.
Left: Mary Ellen Croteau, Endless Columns, 2011-2015, plastic waste (jar lids, bottle caps and pill bottles); Image courtesy of the artist; Right: Mel Chin, Cross for the Unforgiven, 10th Anniversary Multiple – 2012, 1 of 2, AK-47 assault rifles (cut and welded), 54” x 54” x 3”; Image courtesy of artist + Susanne Slavick
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December 3-January 25, 2016 Rodger Bechtold; Marshall Noice
1310-1/2B Chicago Ave. Evanston (60201) Tel 224-200-1155 Th-Sa 12-6; Su 12-5 perspectivephotogallery@gmail.com www.perspectivegallery.org A not-for-profit, communityoriented cooperative whose purpose is to promote fine art photography. Perspectives on Photography Speaker Series, Third Season. Speakers TBA. September 3-27 Faigie Tanner and Suzanne Metzel Artists’ reception September 5 October 1-31 Bill Bridges and David Velasco Artists’ reception October 3 November 5-29 Bob Tanner and Chris Schneberger Artists’ reception November 7 December 3-27 Resolution: Perspective Gallery Fifth Anniversary All Member Show Artists’ reception December 5
Suburbs and Beyond Chicago Riverside Arts Center Freeark Gallery 32 E. Quincy Riverside (60546) Tel 708-442-6400 Tu, W, F, Sa 1-5 rivarts@sbcglobal.net www.riversideartscenter.com A non-profit organization dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art by emerging and established artists in all media. Thru October 3 Paola Cabal Sculpture Garden: F(utility) Projects Reception, Sunday, August 30 October 10-November 14 Felecia Carlisle and Jeroen Nelemans Reception Saturday, October 10 November 21-January 16, 2016 Bob Faust Reception Saturday, November 21
Salon Artists Gallery
(Park Forest)
294 Main St. Park Forest (60466) Tel 708-833-5108 or 708-703-7806 T-W 10-4; Sa 10-4; F 1:30-4 Patricia Moore; Bev Szaton bgszap2@gmail.com www.salonartistsgallery.com An artist’s co-operative that began 30 years ago with 20 professional exhibiting artists, featuring monthly exhibits. The Salon Artists Gallery prides itself on mentoring new artists as well as providing a co-operative stage for artisans featuring painters, potters, jewelers, woodworkers, photographers and glass artists. Please see online listing or visit our website for additional information and exhibitions.
Savour Gallery
South Shore Arts
(Algonquin)
(Munster, IN)
302 S Main St. Algonquin (60102) Tel 847-363-2424 Tu-W 11-5; Th-F 11-6; Sa 10-4; Su 11-2 Catherine Neuhalfen savour302@gmail.com savourgallery.com Savour Gallery is situated in Historic Downtown Algonquin. The concept of the gallery is to provide a unique venue which can be used as a destination for shopping or an event location. The artwork is from international and local artists and is original and one of a kind. Savour also offers lavafused glass with precious metal inlays, handmade Zulu wire baskets from Africa and hand turned wood bowls made from woods indigenous to Hawaii. We also offer wines, spirits, locally made chocolates, teas, candles and cigars.
1040 Ridge Rd. Munster, IN (46321) Located at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts Tel 219-836-1839 M-F 10-5; Sa 10-4; Su 12-4 Executive Dir. John Cain Dir. Laura Cutler laura@southshoreartsonline.org www.southshoreartsonline.org We champion the artistic identity of the South Shore. • South Shore Arts Gallery, Munster September 13-November 1 72nd Annual Salon Show: Juried by Brian Byrn, Curator Midwest Museum of American Art. Reception and awards ceremony Sunday, September 20, 1-3pm
November 15-January 24, 2016 Classic Images: Photography by Ansel Adams From the collection of Anne Adams Helms; organized by Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria IL. • Atrium Gallery, Munster September 11-November 29 Thomas Hocker: Calumet Region: How Time Moves, photographs. Reception Sunday, September 20, 1-3pm • Crown Point Branch September 18-November 28 Gwen Jones: Expressive Threads, fiber art • Substation No. 9, Hammond Branch September 4-November 20 Elaine Oehmich: The Wind Paintings Reception Thursday, September 17, 5-8 pm
Savour Gallery is available for private events such as wedding showers, chamber events, graduations, holiday parties and wine tastings - just to name a few.
Sutra Gallery (Ellison Bay, WI) 12044 State Hwy 42 Ellison Bay, WI (54210) Tel 920-854-2880 info@sutragallery.com sutragallery.com We are a fine art and photo gallery specializing in Indian Contemporary and Tribal art. We showcase emerging and established contemporary artists as well as renowned Bhil and Gond tribal artists from Madhya Pradesh. We also feature handmade Indian textiles, using millennia old techniques of weaving, printing and dyeing, as well as our own line of handmade art books by “Kala Sutra | Fine Art Threads” the publishing arm of Sutra Gallery. Fine Art Photography by Sutra proprietor Abbey Box.
Tall Grass Arts Association (Park Forest)
(Oak Park)
Park Forest Cultural Center 367 Artists Walk (60466) Tel 708-748-3377 Tu-Sa 11-4 Janet Muchnik tallgrass367@sbcglobal.net www.tallgrassarts.org
818 North Blvd., Oak Park (60301) Tel 708-383-5234 FAX 708-383-4828 10-5 M-F joe@johntoomeygallery.com www.johntoomeygallery.com www.treadwaygallery.com
Thru September 20 Autumn’s Soft Breezes; curated by CouSandra Armstrong and Janice Pratt
Upcoming Auctions September 12 December 5
October 2-November 7 Stillness: Maureen Andrews, Michael Chelich, RexAnne Coad, Julie Dekker, Kathleen Farrell and Mary Ann Trzyna. Invitational exhibition featuring contemporary still lifes. Curated by Claudia Craemer. Reception Sa Oct 3, 1-3pm November 20-January 9, 2016 Annual Holiday Show; curated by Gisele Perreault Open house Sa, November 21.
Bright Birds, by Gond tribal artist Durga Bai, 2011, acrylic on paper, 14” x 20”
John Toomey Gallery
The John Toomey Gallery of Oak Park, Illinois and the Treadway Gallery of Cincinnati, Ohio have collaborated for auctions since 1987. With their roots in the Arts & Crafts market, soon Treadway/Toomey Auctions added a Mid-Century and Fine Art departments; today, these areas are still the focus of four major auctions each year.
Chris Cicala, Roots: A New Be-Guinea-ing
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Union Street Gallery (Chicago Heights)
Water Street Studios
(Batavia)
1527 Otto Blvd. Chicago Heights (60411) Tel 708-754-2601 W, Th 12-5; F 12-6; Sa 11-4; Tu by appt. Dir. Luis Sahagun unionstreetart@gmail.com www.unionstreetgallery.org
160 S. Water St. Batavia (60510) Tel 630-761-9977 Jorie@waterstreetstudios.com waterstreetstudios.com facebook.com/waterststudios Twitter @waterststudios Instagram @waterstreetstudios
Union Street Gallery is a not-for-profit art center and contemporary gallery housed in a beautiful three story historical building in Chicago Heights, IL, with two floors of gallery space and art studios on the third floor and throughout the building.
September 18-October 31 Sixth Anniversary Show Guest Juror Aron Packer Opening reception Friday, September 18
The gallery and studios are open to the public free of charge. Please see our online listing or visit our website for additional information and exhibitions.
November 14-December 23 Blind Date Masquerade Gala Event Saturday, November 14 Tickets available September 1
Art Services and Resources • Auction Houses...........................................58 • Appraisers....................................................59 • Conservation / Art Restoration...................60 • Fairs and Art Expositions...........................61 • Framing........................................................62 • Guides and Tours.........................................63 • Insurance......................................................63 Invisible restoration project to Pre-Columbian Figure by Broken Art Restoration. Before restoration: figure with damage to leg and costume. After restoration: broken sections have been stabilized, losses filled and color matched.
Beyond the galleries, scores of professionals offer a variety of art-related services for a range of art needs, such as: • Managing an existing collection • Selling art on the secondary market • Evaluating and insuring art • Find an art career or an artist residency • Touring galleries and visiting the latest art expositions • Packaging, transporting, framing or repairing your art
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Auction Houses Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Susanin’s
Sotheby’s Chicago
Auctioneers and Appraisers 1338 W. Lake (60607) Tel 312-280-1212 M-F 9-5 Leslie S. Hindman, President, CEO info@lesliehindman.com www.lesliehindman.com Leslie Hindman Auctioneers is one of the largest full service auction houses in the nation and an industry leader with over thirty years of expertise and experience that has earned the auction house an international reputation for achieving record prices. The firm is known as a key player in the global auction market; its team of professionals delivers over sixty sales a year and specializes in post war and contemporary art; Old Master; 19th and 20th century American and European paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture; fine furniture and decorative arts; 20th century decorative arts; fine silver and objects de vertu; Asian works of art; art of the American west; fine jewelry and timepieces; vintage couture and accessories; fine books and manuscripts.
We are still accepting consignments 188 E. Walton (60611) for many of the auctions listed below. Tel 312-475-7900 www.sothebys.com For more information on selling or buying at auction and for information • Gary Metzner, Senior Vice on upcoming auctions please call President, Senior Specialist, 312-280-1212 Fine Arts • Cassie Spencer, Senior Vice September President Trust and Estates 16: Important Jewelry from the • Carrie Reyes, Associate Account Estate of Rita Dee Hassenfeld Manager and Senior Administrator 16: Fine Timepieces • Helyn D. Goldenberg, Senior 17-18: Important Jewelry International Fine Arts Consultant 21-22: Asian Works of Art • Cathy Busch, Associate 24: Post War and Contemporary Art 24: Fine Prints Sotheby’s, the world’s oldest interna25: American and European Art tional auction house, began as a book 26: St. Louis Fall Auction auction house in London in 1744 and today has 107 offices located in 41 October countries, with principal salesrooms 7: Luxury Accessories and in New York and London. Vintage Fashion 20-21: Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts
November 2: Chinese Works of Art: including Imperial treasures from an important American collection. 6: Milwaukee Fall Auction Public previews begin 2-4 days prior 10: Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu to each auction, and are held in the 11: Fine Books and Manuscripts West Loop gallery space. The firm of- 12-13: Arts of the American West fers complimentary auction estimates 17: 20th Century Decorative Arts for single items or entire groups of 18: Marketplace – Online Only property. 22: Palm Beach Fall Auction
Sotheby’s Chicago operates as an extension of New York with an experienced and dedicated staff of specialists ready to facilitate consigning and purchasing needs of Midwest clients.
900 S. Clinton (60607) Tel 312-832-9800 info@susanins.com www.susanins.com
For the last 20 years, Susanin’s Auctioneers and Appraisers has The Chicago office evaluates property become an auction market leader in in a wide range of fine and decorative Chicago and throughout the world. Susanin’s holds over 15 auctions per arts, as well as jewelry, for sale at Soyear including American, English theby’s international auction centers and continental furniture; paintings, and maintains a vigorous presence in prints and sculpture; fine jewelry and the Midwest market through unique timepieces; decorative arts; rugs and exhibitions, seasonal lectures, special carpets; Asian arts; mid-century events and community projects. modern furniture and design; silver; couture and accessories; coins; ephemera and collectibles. Susanin’s team of specialists and certified appraisers regularly meets with curators, heirs, companies and executors to evaluate property for auction or for private sale. Whether looking to sell one piece, an entire collection, or to broker a private sale, Susanin’s advises through all areas of client’s estate, appraisal, or valuation service. Schedule an appointment with an appraiser or member of the consignment staff by calling 312.832.9800 or e-mailing info@susanins.com Bid live in the gallery, by phone, by absentee bid, or online.
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Appraisers Bardo Consulting Group, Inc.
GB Fine Art Professional Fine Art Appraisals
StoneBridge Services, Inc. Tel 312-372-9216 ppbardo@bardoappraisals.com www.bardoappraisals.com
Pamela Pierrepont Bardo, ASA, AAA, founder and principal of the firm is accredited in eight disciplines including general residential contents, antiques, silver and fine arts, by two Residential contents, fine and decora- national appraisal societies. She has tive arts appraising and consulting. extensive courtroom and insurance claim experience and has served as Bardo Consulting Group is a national an expert witness for many of the top appraisal, personal property manage- law firms, bank and accounting firms ment and consulting firm founded in in Chicago and nationwide. Chicago in 1980. Bardo Consulting Group, Inc. helps people to acquire, We provide appraisals and advice for maintain and disperse valuables insurance, estate planning, divorce, through a network of specialists in charitable donation and liquidation. appraisal, estate planning, conserva- Stonebridge Services, Inc. provides tion, framing, finance, insurance, law, services when downsizing. Visit our security and taxation. website or call for a free consultation. Its subsidiary company, StoneBridge Services, Inc. helps people when they are downsizing or moving into assisted living.
Tel 314-604-4175 Gretchen Burch, AAA, Principal gretchen@gbfineart.com www.gbfineart.com Based in Chicago and serving the greater Midwest, GB Fine Art provides expert fine art appraisal and advisory services from a Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America. We prepare in-depth, customized appraisals insurance, estate planning, charitable donation and equitable, allowing you to make informed decisions about the future of your personal property. Every appraisal conforms to the guidelines put forth by Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). We have extensive experience in everything from appraising personal property and liquidating estates to cataloging large collections, researching provenance, and authenticating artwork. In addition to our expertise in American and European paintings, drawings, sculpture, and prints, we have a network of trusted professionals in other collecting areas to serve your needs. Independent of any auction house or dealer, we are an objective guide to the art market, providing advice and assistance buying and selling, as well as collection management. Visit our website or call for a free consultation. 59
New World Art Services Native American + Tribal Art Evaluation 1012 Timber Trail Drive Dixon (61021) Tel 815-652-4196 or 917-301-6840 Marianne Huber, AAA tellapple9712@yahoo.com New World Art Service’s expertise is in the areas frequently referred to as Tribal Art. Marianne Huber’s particular interests are pre-Columbian art, African art, and Oceanic art, including objects from New Guinea and Indonesia. She has also done extensive work in appraising and identifying costumes and textiles.
She has appraised and consulted for fine private collectors and museums in the United States and Europe since 1982. Her clear, accurate, and carefully researched reports are fully accepted for any legal situation, among them, IRS appraisals for charitable donation, estate settlement, market situations, and division of assets. Ms. Huber has been active in following new discoveries and new market events in pre-Columbian, African, Oceanic, and other areas included under the title, Tribal Arts. She will also recommend experts who can help you with evaluating other types of art objects. Whatever your needs or questions about tribal art and textiles, call Marianne Huber. Even if all you need is expert identification of an unfamiliar work of art, Ms. Huber can help you or refer you to someone who can. Marianne Huber is a member of the American Society of Appraisers, Chicago chapter, and a Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America. All of Ms. Hubers’ appraisal reports adhere to the 2013-2014 edition of the Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice of the US Appraisal Foundation and the code of ethics of the American Society of Appraisers.
Conservation/Art Restoration Broken Art Restoration, Inc.
The Conservation Center
Scott K. Keller Book Binding + Conservation
1841 W. Chicago (60622) Tel 312-226-8200 or 815-472-3900 By appt. info@brokenartrestoration.com www.brokenartrestoration.com
Broken Art Restoration in Chicago is open weekly.
The studio is located in a beautifully restored church built 1893, located in 400 N. Wolcott (60622) Tel 312-944-5401 Momence, Illinois. M-F 9-5 by appt. Chicago’s oldest established studio Heather Becker, CEO specializing in the professional resto- Free consultation and fixed price info@theconservationcenter.com ration of porcelain, pottery, ceramics, quotes are available on all objects. www.theconservationcenter.com wood, ivory, metal, and stone art Broken Art has been seen on ABC, objects. Museum-quality invisible As the largest private art repair; missing parts replaced. CBS, WGN, HGTV; and seen in Chicago Home, Chicago Journal, Chicago conservation laboratory in the nation, The Center has provided care for Michelle and William Marhoefer, Sun Times, Chicago Tribune, Daily some of the country’s most prestiJournal, Lake and Victoria Magazine. M.F.A., along with their personally gious museums, galleries, corporatrained staff, have restored well over Broken Art Restoration was the 20,000 art objects since 1980 for featured restoration studio in Chicago tions + private collectors since 1983. art and antique dealers, collectors, galleries, museums, and designers nationwide.
magazine, October 2009.
Before After Tang Dynasty Horse and Rider, restored by Broken Art Restoration
Founded in 1983, The Center has grown to include more than 25 conservators, artisans, and administrators trained from around the world. We provide treatments that satisfy the criteria of the most discerning collectors and institutions. The Conservation Center’s expert staff, wellequipped studios designed by Studio Gang Architects, and refined quality of service offer the highest standards in the field.
intent and characteristics. This is our role as conservators and represents the heart of what we do. Disaster Response hotline available 24/7: 312-543-1462.
2650 W. Montrose (60618) Tel 773-478-2825 skkellar@sbcglobal.net www.scottkkellar.com Full range of book and paper conservation; archival enclosures. Custom designed portfolio cases for photographs, prints, matted work, etc.
Staff members belong to the followDie stamping available. ing institutions: American Institute for Conservation (AIC), Western Association for Art Conservation (WAAC), The Chicago Area Conservation Group (CACG), National New Deal Preservation Association (NNDPA), National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), + Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE Status), among others.
As a conservation company, we understand our role as partners and stewards in the care of your treasured collections. Therefore, we take every measure to honor an artist’s original
Conservation/Art Restoration
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Restoration Division
The Wrigley Building 410 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 1 (60611) Tel 312-642-5300 M-Sa 10-6 joppen@audubonart.com www.audubonart.com Restoration and conservation.
Whether it’s a priceless heirloom or a favorite sentimental treasure, consult an expert conservator for important repairs.
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Tel 773-754-6080 main line 773-383-2401 after hours Please contact us for an appt. or to schedule a pickup info@restorationdivision.com www.restorationdivision.com Restoration Division, LLC has been providing fine art conservation services to the professional community since 2004. Our clients include museums, galleries, insurance companies, appraisers, and prominent collections. We are happy to extend our services to private collectors. We specialize in the conservation of both traditional and contemporary paintings, works on paper (including photographs and valuable documents), Asian screens and scrolls, sculptures, objects, antique frames, and textiles.
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Our services also include complimentary pickup and delivery throughout the Chicagoland area, nationwide pickup and delivery, and expert installation. We offer complimentary examinations and detailed treatment proposals. Professional photography, as well as examination using microscopy, UV, near infrared, and X-ray imaging is available. Our average turnaround time is 10 business days. Challenging projects are welcome.
Art Fairs + Expositions American Craft Exposition Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd. Glencoe, IL (60022) www.americancraftexpo.org One of the country’s premier fine craft shows, the American Craft Exposition, presented by The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem, brings together 150 superior artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind, museum quality work. September 25-27 Benefit preview party Thursday, September 24
EXPO CHICAGO Navy Pier, Festival Hall 600 E. Grand, entrance 2 (60611) www.expositionchicago.com Leading international contemporary, modern + design galleries. Visit website for full exhibitor list as well as dates, times and ticket information. September 18-20 Vernissage benefiting the Women’s Board of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago on Thursday, September 17, 6-9pm
Harlem Fine Art Show
Randolph Street Market Festival
The Merchandise Mart, 7th Fl. 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza (60654) www.hfas.org The Harlem Fine Art Show returns to the Merchandise Mart for the second year in Chicago. See website for other show dates around the country. October 29–November 1 Friday 9–10 Saturday 10–10 Sunday 12–6
1350 W. Randolph (60607) www.randolphstreetmarket.com Art, fashion, vintage treasures, food, live music, and more - all year long! Visit website for additional dates + details. Sept. 26-27 Oct 24-25 Nov. 21-22 and 28-29 Dec 12-13 Hours: Sa 10-6; Su 10-5
SOFA CHICAGO Navy Pier, Festival Hall 600 E. Grand, entrance 2 (60611) www.sofaexpo.com Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design November 6-8 Opening Preview Party, Thursday, November 5, 7-9pm
Opening Night Cocktail Reception benefiting North Shore (IL) Chapter, The Links Incorporated, takes place Thursday evening, October 29, 6–11pm
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Framing Frame Factory’s Framing Design Center 1809 W. Webster (60614) Tel 773-862-1010 Tu-F 10:30-7; Sa 9-5:30; Su 12-5 www.framefactory.com
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The Frame Factory in Lincolnwood houses our production facility. We take on your project from start to finish. Overseeing the entire process allows us to ensure that the final product is exactly as you imagined. With over 40 years of experience, our staff of artisans are there to help you create a perfectly framed piece.
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OUR LOCATIONS Chicago Loop 42 S. State (corner of State & Monroe) Tel 312-920-0300 School of the Art Institute (SAIC) Campus Store 280 S. Columbus Drive Tel 312-443-3923
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Art and Property Insurance Chartwell Insurance Services 211 W. Wacker, Ste. 1800 (60606) Tel 312-645-1200 Rebecca Korach Woan rwoan@chartwellins.com www.chartwellins.com “Collecting is an art. Protecting what you’ve collected is an even greater art.” - William Randolph Hearst
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Willis Fine Art, Jewelry & Specie, Willis of New York, Inc.
With offices in New York, New Jersey, Chicago and Los Angeles, DeWitt Stern specializes in hard-toplace risks. Each DeWitt Stern fine art team member has a clear understanding of what collectors, museums, dealers, auction houses, conservators and fine art packers and shippers require in their insurance placement.
Willis Tower 233 S. Wacker, Ste. 2000 (60606) Tel 312-288-7297 Sandra R. Berlin, Senior Vice President Sandra.Berlin@willis.com www.willis.com
Willis Fine Art, Jewelry & Specie division, Willis of New York, Inc. Access to specialized fine art insurhas a preeminent position in the ance markets and our commitment to insurance of fine art, jewelry and the fine art community set us apart collectibles. DeWitt Stern has, for decades, from other brokers. developed innovative approaches Coverage and advice can be provided to insuring risk. Whether it is a Please contact us for all of your fine for auctioneers, fine art packers and cost-sensitive program for internaart insurance needs. We can also shippers, dealers, galleries, private Whether the insured pieces consist advise on property and casualty busi- and corporate collections, museums of a few items of jewelry or an exten- tional corporations, gallery owners or the most discerning fine art collec- ness insurance and employee benefits and exhibitions. sive, evolving schedule containing many and varied art forms, the insur- tors, our brokers consistently design coverage. ance program should be designed to insurance solutions to fit the client. accommodate the owner’s lifestyle, usage and purchase habits. We guide collectors on how to best catalog and appraise their collection, conserve and frame their most valuable works, and implement a disaster and recovery plan. Chartwell Insurance Services has extensive experience and respected expertise in insuring fine art, jewelry, antiques, and other collectibles. We are proud sponsors of EXPO Chicago 2015.
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Willis’ fine art specialists possess expertise needed for unique and often complex insurance demands covering everything from Han Dynasty terra cotta figures to late 20th Century installation art; from Dutch Old Masters to paintings by Abstract Expressionists. Willis provides coverage for some of the largest private art and museum collections in the world. Each policy is especially designed to cover actual needs of clients, thus avoiding unnecessary expenditure of premium. “Our expertise + level of commitment in the world of fine art is unrivaled anywhere in the insurance market.”
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Osio-Brown Editions 549 Spring Rd., Elmhurst (60126) Tel 630-461-4525 M-F 9-5; Sa by appt. Adam Brown info@osiobrown.com www.osiobrown.com osiobrowneditions.blogspot.com facebook.com/Osio-Brown-Editions Twitter @OsioBrown Osio-Brown Editions is Chicagoland’s top art reproduction studio, specializing in the Giclée process.
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Also: 4120 Brighton Blvd. B-09 For more than two decades, Callahan Denver, CO (80216) art and Associates has been the only Tel 303-297-8686 denver@terrydowd.com fine art resource in Chicago that provides all the services and products “The Standard in Fine Art Service” you need. It is with pleasure that we serve museums, galleries and Since 1978 Terry Dowd, Inc. has been collectors. handling fine art, artifacts,
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The ICON Group, Inc. 2747 W. Taylor (60612) Tel 773-533-1800 www.icongroup.us Since 1980 The Icon Group has provided quality fine art services to museums, collectors, galleries, artists and auction houses. ICON provides air-ride climate-control transportation serving the Chicago, Midwest and Northeast regions; we offer a semi-monthly shuttle service to New York and points-in-between, as well as exclusive use transport to any destination.
Our crating methods have been informed by the research of the Canadian Conservation Institute, and in turn our standards have served as a guide for many institutions.
The 92,000 square foot concrete Icon storage facility features the most sophisticated mechanical and security systems: climate and humidity control; closed circuit television throughOur clients, including many of the out; state of the art security and fire most prestigious museums, private col- detection; central station monitoring lectors and corporations in the world, 24/7; stand alone, single purpose regularly contract us for the collection, facility with interior loading docks. crating, storage and transport of indi- An on-site 1,400 square foot white vidual loans or entire exhibits. gallery space functions as a viewing and photography space. Collection Full service facilities in Chicago and management services available. Denver offer fully climate controlled storage with state of the art security, Other services include custom a fleet of air-ride, climate controlled crating, packing as well as installavehicles and a project management staff that make informed packing and tion, rigging and freight forwarding. installation decisions based on years of experience.
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U.S.Art Company, Inc. 4400 W. Ohio (60624) Tel 773-801-1811 Toll free: 844-274-2636 Chris Maravich Cmaravich@usart.com www.usart.com Corporate Headquarters 66 Pacella Park Dr. Randolph, MA 02368 Tel 781-986-6500 Toll free 800-872-7826
U.S.Art is a fine art handling company specializing in museum quality transportation, crating, installation, storage and international customs services. We know that there are major differences between art handling companies, and with over sixty years of fine art handling experience, we feel that U.S.Art has the expertise to handle all of the details in the coordination of your shipments to and from anywhere in the world. Handling fine art is a major responsibility which U.S.Art confidently acknowledges and accepts. We are very proud of our people and our equipment, and we believe our commitment to quality service and excellence allows us to provide the best art handling services available anywhere in the world.
GALLERY INDEX 4Art Inc. Gallery...........................47 Addington Gallery.........................39 AdventureLand Gallery.................49 Jean Albano Gallery......................39 Alibi Fine Art.................................49 ARC Gallery...................................49 The Art Center (Highland Park)...54 Art Advisory, Ltd..........................44 ArtDeTriumph & Artful Framer Studios..........49,62 The Arts Club of Chicago.............52 Art Post Gallery.............................54 Aspect/Ratio...................................45 Andrew Bae Gallery..................1, 40 Frederick Baker, Inc......................45 Berlanga Fine Art · Photographs...40 Russell Bowman Art Advisory..........................40, 44 Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University................54 Bridgeport Art Center.............27, 47 Chicago Art Source Gallery.....44,49 Chicago Cultural Center................52 Chicago Printmakers Collaborative...............................49 Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College..................54 College of Lake County, Robert T. Wright Gallery..........54 Cornelia Arts Building..................50 Douglas Dawson Gallery..............52 Deer Path Art League...................55 Diasporal Rhythms...................7, 47 DreamBox Gallery.........................50 Richard H. Driehaus Museum..6, 52 DuSable Museum..........................47 EC Gallery......................................44 Echt Gallery...................................40 Catherine Edelman Gallery...........40 Elmhurst Artists’ Guild Gallery....55 Evanston Art Center......................55 Yale Factor Gallery.................47, 48 Galerie F.........................................50 Firecat Projects..............................50 Gallery Seven.................................55 Josef Glimer Gallery, Ltd…….....40 The Golden Triangle………..........40 Richard Gray Gallery....................52 Bert Green Fine Art......................52 Gruen Galleries..............................41 Kavi Gupta.....................................45 Carl Hammer Gallery....................41 Hildt Galleries................................52 Rhona Hoffman Gallery..........28, 45 Joy Horwich Gallery + 2..............44 Intuit........................................50, 51 R.S. Johnson Fine Art..................53 Jackson Junge Gallery.................50 Kamp Gallery.................................55 Kasia Kay Art Projects..................44 KM Fine Arts.......................IFC, 53 Komechak Art Gallery at Benedictine University...............55 Alan Koppel Gallery......................41 Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavillion................11, 56 Krasl Art Center............................56 Kruger Gallery Chicago............8, 50
Lakeside Legacy Arts Park Dole and Sage Galleries............56 The Leigh Gallery..........................50 Liz Long Gallery at Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center.........48 Logan Center at The University of Chicago........48 Anne Loucks Gallery.....................56 Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA)..........................5, 31, 53 Mars Gallery..................................45 Thomas Masters Gallery.........17, 51 McCormick Gallery.......................45 McMahon Studio & Gallery.........56 MLG Gallery..................................46 Moberg Gallery at deAurora........41 Mongerson Gallery........................53 Morpho Gallery.............................51 NORTH SIDE Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP)...............53 Anatomically Correct Art Ann Nathan Gallery…..............…42 in Public Spaces The Nevica Project........................51 www.anatomicallycorrect.org Jennifer Norback Fine Art….......42 The Art Colony Studio Building Northern Illinois University (NIU) 2630 W. Fletcher • 773-368-9700 Art Museum...............................56 www.lostartistchicago.com Richard Norton Gallery................42 Joel Oppenheimer, Inc...........53, 60 Art on Armitage Aron Packer Gallery......................44 4125 W. Armitage (60639) 773-235-8583 Pagoda Red..............................46, 56 www.artonarmitage.com PATRON.......................................46 Perimeter Gallery....................27, 42 Center on Halsted Visual Arts Gallery Perspective Group + 3656 N. Halsted (60613) Photography Gallery, Ltd.........56 773-293-2070 Maya Polsky Gallery.....................42 Chicago Printmakers Collaboration PRIMITIVE..................................46 4912 N. Western (60625) Printworks...............................42, 43 773-293-2070 The Project Room.........................42 www.chicagoprintmakers.com Prospectus Art Gallery..................48 Rangefinder Gallery at Cornelia Arts Building Tamarkin Camera................41, 42 1800 W. Cornelia Renaissance Society......................25, 48 www.corneliaartsbuilding.com Rivera Contemporary Fine Art.....8, 42 Flat Iron Arts Building Riverside Arts Center, 1579 N. Milwaukee (60622) Freeark Gallery..........................57 312-566-9800 Salon Artists Gallery......................57 www.flatironartsbuilding.com Ken Saunders Gallery....................43 Savour Gallery...............................57 Friends of The Arts (FoTA) 1800 W. Cornelia (60657) Schneider Gallery..........................43 www.fota.com Carrie Secrist Gallery....................46 Smart Museum of Art...............6, 48 Greenleaf Art Center South Shore Arts...........................57 1806 W. Greenleaf (60626) State Street Gallery.................53, 65 773-465-4652 Galleries Maurice Sternberg.........53 www.greenleafartcenter.com Sutra Gallery..................................57 Heaven Gallery Tall Grass Arts Association...........57 1550 N. Milwaukee (60622) John Toomey Gallery....................57 773–342–4597 Union Street Gallery.....................57 www.heavengallery.com Uptown Arts Center......................51 Vale Craft Gallery..........................43 Lillstreet Art Center Vertical Gallery........................19, 51 4401 N. Ravenswood (60640) 773-769-4226 Linda Warren Projects............11, 46 www.lillstreet.com Water Street Studios.....................57 Galerie Waterton...........................43 Uptown Arts Center David Weinberg Photography...3, 43 941 W. Lawrence, 3rd and 4th floors Western Exhibitions......................46 773-450-7246 Woman Made Gallery...................46 www.uptownartscenter.org Worthington Gallery......................51 View full list of area art centers and Zhou B Art Center..................13, 48 studios on the CGN website Zolla / Lieberman Gallery.............43 Zygman Voss Gallery....................43
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Albany – Carroll Arts Building 319 N. Albany (60612) www.albanycarroll.com Fulton Street Collective 2000 W. Fulton (60612) • 847-942-8956 www.fultonstreetcollective.com Roots + Culture 1034 N. Milwaukee (60622) 773-580-0102 www.rootsandculturecac.org threewalls 119 N. Peoria (60607) • 312-432-3972 www.three-walls.org
SOUTH SIDE / SOUTH LOOP / PILSEN / HYDE PARK / BRIDGEPORT Beverly Arts Center 2407 W. 11th (60655) • 773-445-3838 www.beverlyartcenter.org Bridgeport Art Center 1200 W. 35th (60609) • 773-247-3000 www.bridgeportart.com Chicago Art Department 1932 S. Halsted, #100 and #101 (60608) 312-725-4228 www.chicagoartdepartment.org Chicago Arts District (office) 1945 S. Halsted (60608) • 312-738-8000 www.chicagoartsdistrict.org Chicago Urban Art Society (CUAS) 2636 S. Iron (60609) • 773-951-8101 www.chicagourbanartsociety.com Co-Prosperity Sphere 3219-21 S. Morgan (60608) 773-837-0145 www.coprosperity.org Fine Arts Building (FAB) Studios 410 S. Michigan (60605) • 312-566-9800 www.fineartsbuilding.com Mana Contemporary 2233 S. Throop (60608) • 312-850-0555 www.manacontemporarychicago.com Zhou B Art Center 1029 W. 35th (60609) • 773-523-0200 www.zhoubartcenter.com
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