West Town, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, Kinzie Corridor, Humboldt Park

West Town

Wisconsin

IL • MI • IN

West Loop, Fulton Market, East Garfield Park

West Loop and West Side

Evanston, The North Shore, Northern, Western and Southern Suburbs

Suburbs

Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville, Rogers Park

North Side

Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, The Gold Coast, The Loop, and South Loop

Michigan Avenue

Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown, plus Hyde Park, Jackson Park/Dorchester, and Bronzeville

South Side

Superior and Franklin streets, West Chicago Ave, and down to Merchandise Mart and the River

River North

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Dining at Home

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Fall Fashion

You may ask yourself...How did I get here?! A dozen years later...the answer has many components but it always comes back to you. YOU are the how, the why, and everything in between. Owning a small business is certainly not for the timid but even as a solo entrepreneur - it's clear to me that I can not do what I do without you.&nbsp; The artists and the collectors who keep our doors open are so very special to me. Each one of you have made an impact here : through likes, follows, word of mouth, in store visits and of course every purchase - no matter how big or small. It all adds up and it's the reason Chicago Truborn still stands. Let's celebrate! Chicago Truborn's 12 year anniversary show is all about good energy: works that make people smile, laugh, or feel a little lighter.&nbsp;Messages that inspire hope or motivate people to elevate and keep going.&nbsp;Phrases that empower and enlighten! In a time when the world feels heavy, I’m deeply grateful to have a platform where we can spotlight joy, humor, and connection through art. It’s a privilege I don’t take lightly.&nbsp; Twelve artists who've mastered the art of sign painting will showcase their talents in a very special exhibition this SAT. Director Sara Dulkin wants to thank you in person! Come party with us on Saturday August 16th from 4-8 pm. 1741 W Chicago Ave.&nbsp; Our shows are always free to attend and open to the public. All work will be available online and on view for a month to follow. Pieces are expected to sell quickly so get here early!

Chicago Truborn's 12 Year Anniversary Show

The Maloof Collection of Vivian Maier Gallery Talk and Photographs Reception&nbsp;Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 5 - 7 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Heritage Auctions, 312-260-7200, 222 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL&nbsp;60654&nbsp;Also available to view September 8 - 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp;Free and Open to All&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://forms.monday.com/forms/9d8293115f16ef645d795a5fd86498cd?r=use1" target="_blank">Register Here</a>&nbsp;Join Heritage Auctions Director Sarahjane Blum for a Gallery Talk about collector John Maloof’s journey and passion&nbsp;to protect and celebrate the legacy of Vivian Maier.&nbsp;Accompanying this Gallery Talk is a stunning Preview of Photographs and The Maloof Collection. Enjoy this deeply personal look into the life and work of Maier consisting of ephemera and gallery prints accompanied by works from iconic names like Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Nan Goldin, and more. View all lots and bid at&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://ha.com/8200" target="_blank">HA.com/8220</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://ha.com/11247" target="_blank">HA.com/11247</a>.&nbsp;Image: Vivian Maier,&nbsp;Self Portrait, Gelatin silver print, printed 2025 by John Maloof, 11-3/4 x 12 inches.

The Maloof Collection of Vivian Maier Gallery Talk and Photographs Reception

Weaving&nbsp;Ambiguity is a solo exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Bethany Cordero, featuring sculptural works and drawings shaped through casting, welding, and weaving. Using materials like bronze, clay, steel, and fiber, the work explores transformation, time, and material presence. Each piece bears marks of change, tension, and repair. The exhibition invites reflection on shifting relationships between form and material, strength and fragility, permanence and loss. RSVP for the opening reception on Friday, August 1st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the link below: <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://epiphanychi.com/bethany-corderos-weaving-ambiguity/" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a>

Bethany Cordero: Weaving Ambiguity

We are excited to announce the return of our beloved open call exhibition now in its third year,&nbsp;Perennial Hug 3 Chicago and Vicinity!Perennial Hug&nbsp;is an annually occurring open call and guest juried exhibition that will feature&nbsp;artists of all demographics, and abilities. Through the deployment of various formal and material strategies the work selected for&nbsp;Perennial Hug&nbsp;functions as an assembly of outstretched arms awaiting the warm embrace of the viewer.

Perennial Hug

Nick Fury’s work investigates the ways urban transit systems reflect the identity and character of the cities they serve. Through firsthand experiences navigating both Chicago and Tokyo, he contrasts two vastly different approaches to public infrastructure. Chicago’s system—raw, imperfect, and pulsing with third rail sparks—embodies the city’s soul: resilient, diverse, and unapologetically unpolished. In contrast, Tokyo’s transit operates with near-surgical precision, reflecting a culture rooted in innovation, efficiency, and collective harmony. By studying these systems, Fury reveals how transportation is more than movement—it's a visual and experiential language that tells the deeper story of a city’s values and rhythms. RSVP for the opening reception on Friday, August 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the link below: <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://epiphanychi.com/parallel-tracks-the-art-of-transit-in-chicago-and-tokyo/" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a>

Nick Fury Parallel Tracks: The Art of Transit in Chicago and Tokyo

Renowned artist Renee Robbins presents&nbsp;Wunderkammer, a captivating series of paintings that explore the awe-inspiring connections between the natural world, the cosmos, and our imaginations. Drawing inspiration from both the subatomic and the astronomical, Robbins invites viewers on a journey into a universe of discovery, where the boundaries between the real and the imagined blur. Wunderkammer, meaning "cabinet of curiosities," features a collection of works that evoke wonder and fascination, much like the eclectic curiosities of an early naturalist’s cabinet. Through a range of vivid imagery—spanning from hybrid flora and fauna to celestial bodies and deep-sea creatures—Robbins creates a luminous, abstract world filled with organic forms, dots, circles, and hieroglyphic-like marks. Her works span a diverse range of subjects, including cells, flowering botanicals, aquatic species, and constellations. All of these subjects are woven together in a dynamic circular format which echoes the shape of a cell, planet, or target. Each painting in the&nbsp;Wunderkammer&nbsp;series offers a fresh perspective on the complexity and beauty of the natural world, while leaving space for personal interpretation and reflection. Robbins combines the tangible with the imagined, expanding our awareness of nature's wonders and encouraging a sense of magic that resides both in the observable and in the realm of the fantastical. The exhibition promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of the unseen connections that bind humanity, nature, and the cosmos, offering visitors an opportunity to reflect on the diverse forms and mysteries that shape our universe. Join us for the opening of&nbsp;Wunderkammer, and prepare to experience the world through a new, enchanted lens.RSVP for the opening reception on Friday, August 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the link below: <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://epiphanychi.com/the-opening-reception-of-renee-robbins-exhibit-wunderkammer/" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a>

Renee Robbins: Wunderkammer

Substation No. 9435 Fayette Street, Hammond, INDrawing from personal experiences, the featured artists explore the emotional terrain shaped by changing perspectives and the passage of time. With over 20 works in various media,&nbsp;Momentary&nbsp;offers a poignant meditation on fleeting joy, memory, and the quiet sorrow that often comes with change. The exhibition captures warmth, longing, and the uncertainty of the future with sensitivity and depth. Ultimately,&nbsp;Momentary&nbsp;is a tribute to the evolving nature of memory—how it shifts as we grow and move forward—encouraging viewers to pause, reflect, and perhaps recognize echoes of their own stories in the work. Substation No. 9 is open Mondays 5–8pm and Saturdays 10am–2pm Image: Ashley Spisak,&nbsp;Summer Vacation,&nbsp;1957, Digital collage&nbsp;

Momentary: An Exhibition by The Underground Artists Group

Artists&nbsp;Bob Faust and Mayumi Lake&nbsp;lead a tour through the exhibition and answer questions from the audience. The artists will share their thoughts about how the Shakkei principle has informed their artmaking and their process of collaboration for this exhibition.&nbsp;SHAKKEI: Artist Talk &amp; Exhibition TourSaturday, September 131:00-2:30pmIncluded with museum admission. Members are free <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/events/shakkei%20artist%20talk?utm_source=EAM+General+Mailing+List&amp;utm_campaign=b0af74010e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_24_08_17_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_2e43eedea7-b0af74010e-374555725&amp;mc_cid=b0af74010e&amp;mc_eid=9f943455be" target="_blank">SHAKKEI ARTISTS TOUR OF EXHIBITION</a>

SHAKKEI: Artist Talk & Exhibition Tour

Oliva Gallery invites you to experience&nbsp;Holding Space, a group exhibition featuring artists Jan Nakao, Laurie LeBreton, and Macus Alonso. Each artist approaches their work as a form of care, reflection, and experimentation in holding space for complex emotions and cultural memory.The exhibition brings together painting, sculpture, and installation to ask how we process what we carry, and how materials help us release, remember, or transform. Rooted in each artist’s distinct background,&nbsp;Holding Space&nbsp;centers process over polish and meaning over spectacle.Jan Nakao: Painting from the Unconscious&nbsp;Jan Nakao, trained as a Jungian psychoanalyst, creates paintings guided by images from the collective unconscious. Her practice draws from decades of work in the field of psychological trauma and is shaped by intuition and the internalized “third hand”. The result is a body of abstract work rich with emotional depth and symbolic resonance. Nakao holds a Diplomate in Jungian Analysis from the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago (2005) and degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Champaign-Urbana.Laurie LeBreton: Sculptural Forms of Renewal&nbsp;Working with handmade paper and natural materials, Laurie LeBreton constructs large-scale installations that reference ritual garments, natural growth, and inner transformation. Her sculptural work operates in the space between delicacy and resilience. These forms test the boundaries of material and meaning, offering viewers meditative entry points into the emotional and spiritual dimensions of healing.Macus Alonso: Geometry, Body, and Cultural Memory&nbsp;Macus Alonso’s geometric abstractions investigate structure, rhythm, and movement through color and form. A central theme in Alonso’s practice is the relationship between the body and spatial construction, drawn from multicultural influences and grounded in personal narrative. Her use of layered paint and structural patterning encourages a dialogue between spiritual exploration and material experimentation.About Oliva GalleryOliva Gallery is dedicated to showcasing exceptional work by contemporary artists with roots in the Midwest and beyond. Through exhibitions spanning painting, sculpture, and mixed media,the gallery fosters critical dialogue, interdisciplinary exploration, and inclusive cultural engagement.

Artist Talk for Holding Space

An artist walkthrough of the exhibition of the&nbsp;Industry of the Ordinary (IOTO) Summer Residency 2025 will take place on Saturday, September 13th from 5–7pm, offering deeper insight into the artists’ processes and the evolution of the work.SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art is proud to host the culminating exhibition of the&nbsp;Industry of the Ordinary (IOTO) Summer Residency 2025, opening Saturday,&nbsp;September 6th, and running through&nbsp;September 27th, 2025. Now in its&nbsp;eighth year, IOTO's enduring and ever-evolving program continues to offer a platform for critical experimentation and bold expression by emerging artists.The 2025 residency expands its reach with a three-week public exhibition, offering viewers an extended opportunity to engage with the fresh, challenging, and diverse perspectives produced over the course of this unique summer program. For the first time, the show will take place at&nbsp;SoNa Chicago, creating a new context for these artists to consider the economic and spatial realities of exhibiting work professionally — including the opportunity to offer work for sale.At the opening on Saturday, September 6th from 5–8pm, all 15 residents will activate the full site of the exhibition address - moving beyond the traditional white cube to engage both interior and exterior spaces. Visitors can expect a mix of time-based, performative, and spatial interventions alongside two- and three-dimensional works, continuing the Residency’s longstanding commitment to diverse and experimental practices.At its core, the IOTO Summer Residency is rooted in the belief that&nbsp;art has the unique power to bring diverse voices together, revealing new dimensions of what it means to be human. The program is structured around intensive studio development, open discussion, and critical inquiry — with weekly meetings and mentorship from&nbsp;Industry of the Ordinary, whose own practice challenges the boundaries between the personal and the public, the ordinary and the extraordinary.Housed primarily at IOTO’s studio at&nbsp;Mana Contemporary&nbsp;in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, the residency invites participants to develop new work across a variety of media while engaging in deep conversations around process, form, value, and impact. This year's cohort reflects the spirit of the program: intellectually curious, materially adventurous, and socially aware. Their work, shaped through both individual exploration and group dialogue, invites us to consider not only artistic outcomes but also the systems of meaning and connection through which those outcomes arise.Since its founding in 2015, the IOTO Summer Residency has cultivated a space for radical questioning and creative rigor. This year’s exhibition continues that tradition, inviting visitors to witness the unfolding of new artistic voices engaged in both&nbsp;personal narrative and public discourse&nbsp;— and to be part of a conversation that extends well beyond the gallery walls.&nbsp;Contact: Laura Botwinick, Phone: (773) 513-4436, Email:&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:lkbotwinick@gmail.com" target="_blank">lkbotwinick@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;Gallery website:&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sonachicagoart.com/" target="_blank">https://sonachicagoart.com/</a>&nbsp;Facebook &amp; Instagram: @sonachicagoartIndustry of the Ordinary (Adam Brooks, 773-301-7162,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:adambrooks9@gmail.com" target="_blank">adambrooks9@gmail.com</a>; Mathew Wilson,&nbsp;312-927-8855,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:mathewcwilson98@yahoo.com" target="_blank">mathewcwilson98@yahoo.com</a>)<a style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.industryoftheordinary.com/" target="_blank">www.industryoftheordinary.com</a> Image: Akemi Nomo,&nbsp;LifeTime ( 人间，人間 )Photo credit: Industry of the Ordinary

Artist walkthrough

Featuring works by Victoria Fuller, Spencer Gale, and Deborah NewmarkArtist Talk and Q&amp;A: Saturday, August 16, 1 - 2 p.m.The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art is honored to present a new exhibition titled&nbsp;Entanged Expressions: Exploring the Labyrinth of Linearity, which brings together the distinctive visions of Victoria Fuller, Spencer Gale, and Deborah Newmark. Entangled Expressions&nbsp;is an immersive journey into the realm of meandering and undulating lines, where art converges with the intricate patterns of nature, mathematics, and human expression. This exhibition features the captivating works of three visionary artists who ingeniously navigate the complexities of lines, knots, and entanglements, each employing a unique medium to articulate their profound explorations. Within this curated space, viewers encounter a myriad of forms and textures, woven together by the common thread of meandering lines. The interplay of light and shadow dances upon the surfaces, inviting contemplation and engagement. In Spencer Gale’s work, glass and neon intertwine, casting a mesmerizing glow that illuminates the intricacies of the human experience.&nbsp;Gale also creates works using only argon or krypton–each type of gas affects lighting intensity and the overall glow of the light emitted. Victoria Fuller harnesses the fluidity of garden hoses, transforming ordinary objects into extraordinary sculptures that mimic the mathematical, molecular, and DNA knots found in the fabric of existence. The creations serve as tangible manifestations of the unseen forces that shape our world, inviting viewers to ponder the interconnectedness of all things.In parallel, Deborah Newmark’s mixed media drawings and paintings feature a personal language of loose, sinewy lines and organic shapes abstracted from nature. Her creative process embraces chance, serendipity, interconnectivity of all things, becoming a metaphor for the complexity of human emotions and relationships. We invite you to join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, July 12 from 12 - 4 p.m. during which time the artists will be present. The exhibition will remain on view throughSeptember 14, 2025.The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art&nbsp;(UIMA) preserves and promotes contemporary art as a shared expression of the Ukrainian and American experience. UIMA develops, utilizes and encourages artistic talent through exhibitions, concerts, readings, lectures and films to serve the cultural needs of our community and city, and thereby strengthen cultural understanding and diversity. About the Artists: Chicago artist&nbsp;Victoria Fuller&nbsp;has an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and was awarded a 2019 DCASE Independent Artist Project Grant and an Illinois Arts Council CAAP Grant, in 2009. She was awarded the Dean Alan Olson Purchase Award for the Rockford Art Museum permanent collection in 2020 and was Awarded Best in Show at the 2021 Evanston and Vicinity Exhibition. An exhibition of her work about animal extinction was held at The Buffalo Museum of Science, and a solo exhibition of her work held at the Susquehanna Art Museum in Harrisburg, PA, in 2022-2023. Several of her artworks are in the collection of Artemezia Foundation Museum in Bisbee, Arizona. She also received fellowship awards from The Illinois Arts Council and from the Colorado Council on the Arts and Humanities. Her large-scale public sculpture “Shoe of Shoes” is in the collection of Caleres Shoes in St. Louis. Her sculptures have been commissioned by Sound Transit in Seattle, and Comed in Chicago. In 2016 she was featured in Sculpture Magazine’s May issue, as part of the show “Disruption” at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. Her most recent large-scale public sculpture, titled “Canoe Fan,” is owned by the city of Ann Arbor installed along the Huron River in Gallop Park. Spencer Gale&nbsp;is a neon bender and sculptor working in Chicago and southwestern Colorado. He received his BFA from the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago in 2023. He is an interdisciplinary artist examining the relationship between found object sculpture and light through neon. As a neon bender, he endeavors to always push his skills and explore the many visual phenomena in this esoteric art form. Chicago artist&nbsp;Deborah Newmark, earned a BA and a BFA from the University of Illinois. Continuing education includes studies in drawing, painting, and printmaking at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Oxbow, Lillstreet Gallery, and the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative. Recent exhibitions include Liminal Space (2024), a two-person show with Bethany Cordero at Oliva Gallery; a solo show at Pour Evanston;Healing Through the Arts at the Zhou B Art Center (curated by Sergio Gomez); Migrations: Black &amp; White 2.0 at the Evanston Art Center (curated by Makeba Kedem-DuBose); In Conversation with Dale Washington at Bridgeport Art Center; the 2023 RNDD Fall Gallery Walk; Earth Abundance at Oliva Gallery; Artruckish at Union in Evanston; Words Matter (2021) at The Art Center Highland Park (also curated by Kedem-DuBose); Ephemera: The Power of Impermanence (curated by Victoria Fuller); and the Evanston Made Member Shows at the Evanston Art Center in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Prior to 2020 Newmark was the Creative Director for Skyline Design, an award-winning Chicago-based manufacturer of decorative architectural glass. As head of product design, she created collections of patterned, printed, textured, and painted glass. These designs continue to be specified by global architectural firms such as Gensler and Perkins &amp; Will and are installed in corporate, hospitality, and healthcare settings throughout the U.S. Her design experience remains a vital influence in her studio practice today.

Entangled Expressions: Exploring the Labyrinth of Linearity

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago’s upcoming exhibition&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=38939d4a2c&amp;e=4ba592fe2a" target="_blank">Pipilotti Rist: Supersubjektiv</a>&nbsp;will open on February 22 and run through September 14, 2025, in the Turner Gallery on the museum’s fourth floor.This exhibition focuses on a single artwork by Pipilotti Rist (b. 1962, Grabs, Switzerland; lives in Zürich, Switzerland), the 2001 video installation&nbsp;Supersubjektiv. In the artwork, Rist takes digital surveillance footage she filmed during a month-long trip to Japan and morphs it into a dream-like space for contemplation and curiosity, pairing the hallucinatory video with an artist-made pillow and sheepskin seating. The artwork examines nature, the built environment, and technology with wide-eyed wonder. While viewing the large-scale, wall-to-wall video, visitors are encouraged to relax in the darkened gallery and listen to its ambient electronic soundtrack, made in collaboration with composer Anders Guggisberg and featuring the familiar sounds of a dial-up internet modem as well as lyrics written and sung by Rist. Made at the turn of the millennium,&nbsp;Supersubjektiv&nbsp;traces Rist’s longing for connection in an increasingly digital and globalized world.Supersubjektiv&nbsp;is part of the D.Daskalopoulos Collection Gift, which was jointly donated to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in 2022.&nbsp;Pipilotti Rist: Supersubjektiv&nbsp;is curated by Jason Foumberg, Daskalopoulos Collection Manager. ABOUT THE ARTISTPipilotti Rist (b. 1962, Grabs, Switzerland; lives in Zurich, Switzerland)&nbsp;used her childhood nickname, Lotti, with the first name of the Swedish children’s story character Pippi Longstocking to create her artistic moniker in 1982. She attended the Hochschule für Angewandte Kunst in Vienna from 1982 to 1986 and the Schule für Gestaltung Basel from 1986 to 1988. She produced her first video,&nbsp;I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much&nbsp;(1986), while still at school in Basel. In it, she bounces up and down, falling out of her dress, as she repeatedly sings the title line (derived from the lyrics to a Beatles song). From 1988 to 1994, she played in a rock band called Les Reines Prochaines, at the same time developing an aesthetic language quite close to that of music videos in her art. The artist appears in many of her own videos and often sings on the soundtracks; her mother, brother, and three sisters frequently assist on the production. Rist has also developed installations such as&nbsp;Flying Room(1995) and&nbsp;Himalaya’s Sister’s Living Room&nbsp;(2000), in which video cameras and monitors are wittily deployed in furnished gallery spaces.Since Rist’s first solo exhibition, in 1984, she has had shows at the Kunstverein in Hamburg, Germany (1995), Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago (1996), SITE Santa Fe (1998), Montréal Museum of Fine Arts (2000), Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid (2001), San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (2004), Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris (2007), and Museum of Modern Art in New York (2008), among other venues. Her work has also appeared in the Venice Biennale (1993, 1999, and 2005), São Paulo Biennial (1995), Lyon Biennial of Contemporary Art, France (1997), Berlin Biennial (1998), International Biennial Exhibition at SITE Santa Fe (1999), Sydney Biennial (2000), and International Triennial of Contemporary Art, Yokohama (2001). She was a finalist for the Hugo Boss Prize in 1998. Rist lives and works in Zurich and in the mountains of Switzerland. SUPPORTThis exhibition is made possible by a gift from the D.Daskalopoulos Collection, a collection of more than 100 artworks donated jointly to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York. ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART CHICAGOThe Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The MCA interweaves exhibitions, performances, collections, and educational programs while providing a place for audiences to contemplate and discuss contemporary art in pursuit of a creative and diverse future. The MCA believes in the values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) as a platform to enact structural change. The museum is generously supported by its Board of Trustees; individual and corporate members; private and corporate foundations, including the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; and government agencies. The MCA is a proud member of Museums in the Park and receives major support from the Chicago Park District. Free admission for 18 and under is generously provided by Liz and Eric Lefkofsky and Northern Trust. <a style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=bbb77a82dd&amp;e=4ba592fe2a" target="_blank">The MCA is located at 220 E. Chicago Avenue</a>&nbsp;and is open 10 am to 5 pm Wednesday to Sunday and Tuesdays (free for IL residents) from 10 am to 9 pm. The museum is closed on Mondays.&nbsp;Admission is free for all youth 18 and under, members of the military and veterans, and MCA members. Find more information about MCA's exhibitions, programs, and special events at&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=2c1ea65df9&amp;e=4ba592fe2a" target="_blank">mcachicago.org</a>&nbsp;or at 312.280.2660.

Pipilotti Rist: Supersubjektiv

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to&nbsp;This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition.&nbsp;This exhibition is on display from August 2 - September 14, 2025, and will be free and open to the public.&nbsp;This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition showcases pieces by contemporary Black artists living in the NorthShore and Chicagoland areas, culminating in a vibrant and diverse range of works and presentations.The Northshore Black Artist Group (NBAG)&nbsp;is dedicated to connecting, promoting, and supporting artists. The organization includes visual, performing, literary, and media arts. Their mission is to create platforms for artists to showcase their work, encouraging creative expression and innovation. NBAG serves as a community hub, bringing people together for shared experiences and fostering a sense of belonging.This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition&nbsp;will be exhibited in the&nbsp;Second Floor Hallway Galleries&nbsp;of the Art Center. The opening reception is free and open to the public. This exhibition is partially funded by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the EAC’s general membership.

This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition

Domestic in A Foreign Sense&nbsp;is a solo exhibition by José Lerma featuring large-scale portraiture created in thick impasto and limited brush strokes. The title of the exhibition is a transposition of the phrase “foreign in a domestic sense,” which is how US Supreme Court Justice Henry Brown described Puerto Rico in his 1901 decision that placed the island as neither fully part of the United States nor an independent country. This contradictory statement led to years of uncertainty for Puerto Rico. This paradoxical nature is apparent in the artist’s paintings, which feature copious amounts of paint but few brushstrokes, challenging viewers’ expectations of both painting and portraiture. His work uniquely collapses historical and autobiographical elements, creating pieces that are part art history and part personal mythology. With a career spanning over two decades, Lerma’s return to the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is particularly significant, as it was here that he had his first museum exhibition in the 1999 Wisconsin Triennial after earning his MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. José Lerma (b. 1971, Spain; lives and works in San Juan, Puerto Rico) received his MFA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2002. He has had over twenty solo exhibitions at galleries such as Kavi Gupta in Chicago, IL, Galerie Xavier Hufkens in Brussels, Andrea Rosen Gallery in New York, NY, and at museums such as the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. His works are represented in numerous collections, including the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, the Saatchi Collection in London, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Lerma served as an Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 2009 through 2023. Image: Jose Lerma, “Dreamer”, 2002-3. Oil, 19 3/4 x 19 1/2 inches. Gift of Nancy Mladenoff and J.J. Murphy, Collection of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. © Jose Lerma.

Domestic in a Foreign Sense

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to&nbsp;The Muses | Dan Simoneau.&nbsp;This exhibition is on display from August 16 - September 14, 2025, and will be free and open to the public. The Muses | Dan&nbsp;Simoneau&nbsp;features acrylic and watercolor portraits of&nbsp;Simoneau’s models–whom he considers his muses and with whom he has worked with for over 15 years: John, Anthony, Jacob, and Mykoal.Dan Simoneau has been painting professionally for over 45 years and is considered a contemporary realist. His work has been exhibited in over 150 regional, national, and international exhibitions, and he has received over 70 awards for his work, including several Best in Show recognitions. Simoneau’s work has also been published in 20 national and international publications and lives in many private, corporate, and museum collections.The Muses | Dan Simoneau&nbsp;will be exhibited in the&nbsp;Second Floor Atrium Gallery&nbsp;of the Art Center. The opening reception is free and open to the public. This exhibition is partially funded by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the EAC’s general membership. Evanston Art Center, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and expression of the arts among diverse audiences. The Art Center offers extensive and innovative instruction in broad areas of artistic endeavor through classes, exhibitions, interactive arts activities, and community outreach initiatives.

The Muses | Dan Simoneau

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to&nbsp;Now and Then | David Lozano.&nbsp;This exhibition is on display from August 16 - September 14, 2025, and will be free and open to the public. David Lozano blends American pop art and modernist abstraction with modern cultural references and personal memories to create forms where craft and cultural hierarchy exist in the same plane. Lozano’s mixed media wall pieces interrupt perceptions of value and of cultural aesthetics, featuring reconstructed or altered familiar forms such as papel picado (cut paper) banners or milagros (votives). His work employs a variety of techniques and references to ultimately challenge tropes of ethnicity, queerness, desire, and masculinity. Now and Then | David Lozano&nbsp;will be exhibited in the&nbsp;Second Floor Gallery&nbsp;of the Art Center. The opening reception is free and open to the public. This exhibition is partially funded by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the EAC’s general membership.

Now and Then | David Lozano

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The Wisconsin Triennial is a cornerstone of MMoCA’s exhibition calendar. Every three years the exhibition charts the latest art being made across the state, capturing the richness and variety of artistic expression in Wisconsin. MMoCA’s curatorial staff selected new works of art by established and emerging artists through a rigorous review process beginning with an open call for entries in late September. From the over 250 applications from artists in every corner of the state, more than 30 artists were selected for additional review through an in-person studio visit. The final selection of 24 artists represents a wide range of artistic approaches and subjects. From painting to performance and figurative to formal abstraction, the exhibition reflects the rich diversity of Wisconsin’s visual arts scene. “The process of selecting the final roster of participating artists is always a formidable yet exhilarating challenge for a major survey like the Wisconsin Triennial,” says Paul Baker Prindle, MMoCA’s Gabriele Haberland Director. “We are confident that we have curated an exceptional group of artists whose practices beautifully reflect the richness of Wisconsin’s contributions to global contemporary art.” The 2025 Wisconsin Triennial jury is comprised of Paul Baker Prindle, the Gabriele Haberland Director; Mel Becker Solomon, Associate Research Curator at the Art Institute of Chicago; Eleanor Pschirrer-West, Assistant Curator at MMoCA; and Bob Sylvester, Director of Education and Programs at MMoCA. Together, the curators will organize an exhibition that provides audiences with a visually engaging and thought-provoking experience that highlights the creativity and innovation of Wisconsin’s artistic communities. Baker Prindle concludes, “For nearly 125 years, MMoCA has had the great privilege of amplifying creative voices. We continue this tradition by supporting artists as they explore the ever-evolving meaning of contemporary life and inspire critical conversations within our community and beyond. This year’s Triennial is not only a celebration of artistic excellence but a testament to the power of art to connect, question, and transform.” <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mmoca.org/events/2025triennial/" target="_blank">Details</a> <h6>Participating artists:</h6> Theresa Abel (Madison)Tom Antell (Hayward)Lois Bielefeld (Milwaukee)Yeonhee Cheong (Madison)Angelica Contreras (Madison)Cassie Marie Edwards (Oshkosh)Nomka Enkhee (Milwaukee)Sarah FitzSimons (Madison)Jolene Frechette (Madison)Gerit Grimm (Madison)John Hitchcock (Madison)Kelli Hoppmann (Madison)Katie Hudnall (Madison)Tom Jones (Prairie du Sac)Helen Lee (Madison)Taj Matumbi (Madison)Guzzo Pinc (Fort Atkinson)John Riepenhoff (Milwaukee)Christina Ruhaak (Madison)Lauren Semivan (Manitowoc)Leslie Smith III (Madison)Michael Velliquette (Madison)Shane Walsh (Milwaukee)Christina A. West (Madison)

2025 Wisconsin Triennial

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Celebrated cellist Anita Graef returns to the Driehaus Museum. Joined by acclaimed pianist Nathan Canfield, the duo presents a dynamic and emotionally rich program that showcases the expressive possibilities of cello and piano.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://driehausmuseum.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=32343bbcd4e3063e18cdf64bf&amp;id=0c8da7638d&amp;e=d1db3f815c" target="_blank">MORE INFORMATION + TICKETS</a>

Third Wednesday: Anita Graef and Nathan Canfield

Temitayo Ogunbiyi in Conversation with Siddhartha Mitter 

Kenny Schachter, chickens Maura and Margaret (UK), Jiji and Henrietta (US)Curated by Bianca BovaOn view August 14 - September 21 Old Friends will host a conversation between Kenny Schachter and Bianca Bova on September 17th at 6pm, with a reception to follow. The event is free and open to the public; no RSVP necessary. Following&nbsp;Chicken Stingel,&nbsp;a performance and exhibition at the Connelly Family Project Space in London in May 2025, Old Friends presents Kenny Schachter’s&nbsp;Chicken Stingel: The Sequel. The jumping off point for&nbsp;Chicken Stingel&nbsp;is a series of Rudolf Stingel works begun in 2002, utilizing large-scale panels of Celotex Tuff-R insulation. The panels were affixed to gallery and museum walls where viewers were encouraged to graffiti them via scratching, writing, or otherwise leaving marks on the malleable surfaces. A decade later the artist readdressed the brittle pieces by casting them in electroformed copper plated in nickel and gold, preserving for posterity an archive of the public’s interactions.&nbsp; Schachter engages Stingel’s process, exchanging chickens for the public as his collaborators. For the production of the works, a group of micro-sized canvases are coated in edible adhesive, covered in feed, and placed on a wooden workspace structure Schachter has constructed within the participating chickens’ coop. The works that result from the hens’ consumption of the feed from the surfaces of the canvases are then digitally scanned, cast, and coated in silver and gold finishes.&nbsp; Chicken Stingel: The Sequel&nbsp;encompasses an exhibition of the cast works from the initial performance by Maura and Margaret (London), and will include the initiation of a second series of works with a performance by Jiji and Henrietta (Chicago). By bringing this work to completion in the American heartland, Schachter (who is himself not a stranger to farm life, having worked on one managing its chicken enclosure after graduating from high school early) brings into consideration the multifaceted nature of the animal. They are foodstuffs, undeniably, but also themselves the producers of foodstuffs; companionable collaborators; an intrinsic part of the Midwestern landscape integral to its identity and inhabitability.&nbsp; — Bianca Bova Chicken Stingel: The Sequel&nbsp;will be on view at Old Friends August 14th through September 21st. The gallery is located at 3405 N. Paulina St. Chicago, IL, 60657, and is open Thursday through Saturday, 12-6pm, or by appointment. Please email&nbsp;office@oldfriendsgallery.com&nbsp;with questions and inquiries. pictured:&nbsp;Untitled (Chicken Stingel: Casts),&nbsp;2025Electroformed copper, plated nickel and gold. Unique.4 x 4 inches

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