River North Galleries Preview SOFA Friday, October 1

by CGN Ginny 30. September 2010 15:47
The countdown to the year's best sculptural, 3-D art fair, SOFA, begins Friday evening, as a handful of River North galleries open their doors to gallery hoppers for one more evening out before we we ... [More]

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October Weekends - So Much to do in the Art World!

by CGN Ginny 30. September 2010 10:18
September seemed busy to us, but October's first weekend definitely gives the entire season a run for its money. So, we'll try to find some time to blog in depth about these fabulous events, but in the meantime, here are the basics, as well as the links. It's going to be a gorgeous weekend, so you might as well get out and about to enjoy it while you can! [More]

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CGN Blog | Antiques | Art Fairs | Museums | Painting

Fall Means Old & New at The Mart’s October Antiques Fair

by CGN Ginny 29. September 2010 10:59
Antiques don't seem like an obvious taste choice to people in the contemporary art world, but I encourage people to attend to see the variety of things to discover - there is such a range of prices, as well as a total guarantee of quality. Many people poke around antique shops during a long weekend in the country, or have tried to squeeze through narrow aisles in a bustling flea market or junk shop, hoping for some fabulous find amidst the clutter, but going to a highly-reputable fair where each piece has been vetted for authenticity is a perfect place to start to get to know the world of true antiques. [More]

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Echoes of the Past: Groundbreaking Buddhist Cave Temple Exhibition at The Smart Museum of Art

by CGN Ginny 29. September 2010 10:03
Groundbreaking Buddhist Cave Temple Exhibition at The Smart Museum of Art Deep in the mountains of northern China, the Buddhist cave temples of Xiangtang-shan existed as a major cultural achievement ... [More]

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Mario Trejo & Firat Erdim @ Roy Boyd Gallery

by CGN Ginny 14. September 2010 12:22
The fall gallery season kicked off this past Friday, September 10, but since no one, and I mean no one, can get around to see everything in one night, there are still plenty of opportunities to revisit galleries this fall. I stopped into Roy Boyd Gallery to see the latest installation again for myself, without the crowds. [More]

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