Art Abounds at InterContinental Chicago O'Hare

by laura 29. August 2011 15:09
I’m always pleasantly surprised when I find (quality) art in public and unexpected spaces.  Art has the power to transform the mundane into the magnificent with the right piece or installat... [More]

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Artists | Installation | Chicago Art

Two Chicago Galleries Closing: Walsh + Nicole

by CGN Ginny 16. August 2011 16:29
What a day... We're sad to announce that two galleries that have been visible parts of our art community are closing their doors.  Nicole Gallery in River North is having an all-out clearance sa... [More]

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African Art | CGN Blog | Galleries

Yali’s Carry On Handbags at the MCA: An Event for a Cause

by Laura R 9. August 2011 09:34
A black bag with sleek leather handles and a detailed, colorful illustration of a radiant peacock. Beautiful pink lines grace the surface, tendril-like, weaving their way visually through magnificen... [More]

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Flags Flying High at the Lillstreet Art Center

by Laura R 8. August 2011 12:59
You don’t have to be a seasoned Vexillologist in order to appreciate the intricate history of flags. Nor do you have to be a professional flag stitcher to create one of your own. As human... [More]

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Farmers Market at the MCA Chicago

by Laura R 5. August 2011 16:00
Not to be a downer, but as we all know, there are only a few precious months left before Chicago is coated in a thick, white, blanket of snow again. With that in mind today, I was browsing through... [More]

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