<h1><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737431724/kb0hezi66o20gs7yam7n.jpg"></h1><h6> </h6><h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/ginny-krueger-the-transcendental-garden" target="_blank">Ginny Krueger: THE TRANSCENDENTAL GARDEN</a></h3> Opening: Friday, January 24, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Epiphany Center for the Arts <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737431725/v6jsqikbhmvpldzxdoii.png"> <h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/it-takes-a-long-time-to-stay-here-paintings-by-jordan-ann-craig" target="_blank">It takes a long time to stay here: Paintings by Jordan Ann Craig</a></h3> Exhibition begins January 25 Block Museum of Art <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737431726/qgtqbwvtmkdmst2lyj3y.jpg"> <h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/john-behnke-false-guides" target="_blank">John Behnke: FALSE GUIDES</a></h3> Opening: Saturday, January 25, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Epiphany Center for the Arts <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737431726/tm1a5jpkoey1jl6wtskr.jpg"> <h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/legacy-as-lexicon-a-stand-in-for-my-voice" target="_blank">legacy as lexicon: a stand-in for my voice</a></h3> Opening: Saturday, January 25, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Goldfinch

New Exhibitions Opening January 22 - 25 (Part 2)

<h1><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737431167/mpocb0y2kfcdbqtepbnw.jpg"></h1><h1> </h1><h1><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/this-is-not-an-exhibition" target="_blank">this is not an exhibition.</a></h1> Opening: Wednesday, January 22, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Hyde Park Art Center (HPAC) <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737431168/p7up6yli0axp5h8rvp9e.png"><h1><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/cosmo-whyte-the-mothers-tongue-pressed-to-the-grinding-stone" target="_blank">Cosmo Whyte: The Mother’s Tongue, Pressed to the Grinding Stone</a></h1> Opening: Thursday, January 23, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM The Arts Club of Chicago <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737431168/phofiy9oghkc6qinkz00.jpg"><h1><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/albert-oehlen-and-kim-gordon" target="_blank">Albert Oehlen and Kim Gordon</a></h1> Opening: Friday, January 24, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Corbett vs. Dempsey <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737431169/ivqpkrdhppzglyno7ai0.jpg"> <h1><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/sustenance-land-five-artists-consider-our-relationship-with-the-earth" target="_blank">Sustenance &amp; Land: Five Artists Consider Our Relationship with the Earth</a></h1> Opening: Friday, January 24, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Elmhurst Art Museum

New Exhibitions Opening January 22 - 25 (Part I)

<h4><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737064201/rvjrdyeseysmutscepwy.jpg"></h4>The Palisades fire approaches the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The building behind is Villa de Leon. Photo: Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/ Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images. <h4><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://news.artnet.com/art-world/los-angeles-fire-relief-fund-2598664" target="_blank">Major Art Institutions Launch $12 Million Fire Relief Fund for L.A. Artists</a></h4><h4> </h4>A coalition of local and international cultural institutions, led by the J. Paul Getty Trust, have announced a $12 million emergency relief fund for members of the Los Angeles arts community affected by the wildfires that have devastated the city since January 7. Via Artnet <h4><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.wbez.org/arts-culture/2025/01/13/chicago-arts-funding-trump-grants-dcase-individual-artists-program-iap?subscription=true&amp;utm_source=Newsletter_Daily-Rundown-Non-Member&amp;utm_medium=WBEZEmail&amp;utm_campaign=Daily_Newsletter_Daily-Rundown_Sponsored_20250113&amp;utm_content=1/13/2025&amp;DE=WBEZEmail" target="_blank">Under Trump, national arts funding is in question. In Chicago, can the tap stay on?</a></h4> Local artists like Johnson have, in recent years, benefited from a grant program run by the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) that gives money directly to individual artists, performers and filmmakers. This year, that grantmaking is under close scrutiny as COVID relief monies dry up, philanthropic support for the arts shifts and the level of federal arts funding becomes a glaring question mark during a second Donald Trump presidency. During his first term, Trump became the first president of either party to propose defunding the National Endowment for the Arts — an effort that&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-link-text-theme);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/15/arts/trump-arts-nea-funding.html" target="_blank">ultimately failed</a>. Chicago, meanwhile, is accepting a new round of applications for its&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-link-text-theme);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/culgrants/programs/individual-artist.html" target="_blank">direct-to-artist grant program</a>&nbsp;until Jan. 15. Advocates and artists alike say this program is a steadying force in an arts economy in major flux. And while the cultural affairs department has pledged to keep it, officials won’t say how much funding will be available to the program this year. Via WBEZ <h4><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/arts/design/nick-cave-jack-shainman-gallery-art.html" target="_blank">In an Extravagant New Gallery, Nick Cave Goes Big in Bronze</a></h4> The typical gallerist moving to TriBeCa spends a small fortune making their new space look like the derelict former warehouses that originally drew artists downtown because they were cheap. It’s the kind of contradiction that makes the art world what it is — an over-the-top luxury business with a disingenuous devotion to Minimalism. But it can feel a little grating sometimes, and that’s why I was so delighted with the frank ostentation of Jack Shainman Gallery’s new TriBeCa flagship at 46 Lafayette Street, and of its complementary opening show, “<a style="color: var(--color-signal-editorial,#326891);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://jackshainman.com/exhibitions/nick_cave_amalgams_and_graphts" target="_blank">Nick Cave: Amalgams and Graphts</a>.” Via NYT

What We're Reading: 1/16/25

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737063117/rfwe82jyjjddj3kiobby.png"> By CGN Staff via PR We have been anticipating Intuit's reopening this year, and now the art space is announcing a new name for a new chapter. President and CEO Deb Kerr shared the following message this week. "It’s rare that a museum gets the opportunity to rebuild, reimagine and rebrand everything from the ground up—physical space, digital experience, even name and logo. For us, it has been a time of complete renovation and innovation while always nurturing the founding spirit of the 34-year-old organization until now known as Intuit: The Center for Outsider and Intuitive Art. On April 25, we will re-open our doors to the public with three times the space, a stunning new logo and our name downsized to just three defining words that reflect our growth into the Intuit Art Museum or IAM.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Like the art we share, Intuit is a place of wonder where unexpected and fortunate discoveries happen every day. My vision is that Intuit is recognized as the most accessible and welcoming museum space in Chicago—if not the entire country. If someone has never visited a museum before, I want Intuit to be their first museum experience. I’m excited to invite you to join us for a series of grand re-opening activities over April 24-27—which is the same weekend as EXPO Chicago, the city’s largest art fair. Mark your calendar, and stay tuned for more details."&nbsp;—Deb Kerr, President and CEO

Intuit Art Museum reopens in Chicago and has a new name

Intuit Art Museum to Reopen with New Name and Expanded Space

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736888632/jdng5zodus6pb6oeel9a.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/david-sharpe-works-on-paper" target="_blank">David Sharpe – Works on Paper</a></h5>Opening: Friday, January 17, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMCarl Hammer Gallery <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736888633/hs5bic7nnqsnxez7z2q8.png"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/gallery-night-mke-receptions" target="_blank">Gallery Night MKE Receptions</a></h5>Opening: Friday, January 17, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLily Pad | West <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736888634/hhmzgbi42617prh2gxah.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/acred-motherhood" target="_blank">$acred Motherhood</a></h5>Opening: Saturday, January 18, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMWoman Made Gallery <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736888635/kacs6ihkehpqebalkih1.png"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/fragments-of-the-familiar-nature-in-abstraction" target="_blank">Fragments of the Familiar: Nature in Abstraction</a></h5>Exhibition begins January 17Bridgeport Art Center <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736888637/de6rc8r5h8ffpprtit77.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/tom-burtonwood-difference-and-repetition" target="_blank">Tom Burtonwood: Difference and Repetition</a></h5>Opening: Saturday, January 18, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMBert Green Fine Art <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736888638/uzaowyj3kufqjhgthl0w.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/beyond-frames-black-women-collectors-shaping-chicagos-cultural-heritage" target="_blank">Beyond Frames: Black Women Collectors Shaping Chicago’s Cultural Heritage</a></h5>Opening: Saturday, January 18, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMSouth Side Community Art Center <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736888639/hhd2ysjtn1e1zaeew5pk.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/art-activism-policy-power-exhibition" target="_blank">Art, Activism, Policy, Power Exhibition</a></h5>Opening: Saturday, January 18, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMMuseum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP)

New Exhibitions Opening January 15 - 18 (Part 2)

By GINNY VAN ALYEA Last fall artist Tony Fitzpatrick shared he was working on another book. As he gets closer to publishing the book, he shared excerpts with CGN as well as what led him to create this latest project, a familiar concoction of poetry and art about Chicago as well as how an artist finds inspiration in the everyday. "Back when I started drawing pictures in earnest, I couldn't afford paint," recalls Fitzpatrick, "But I had every kind of Prismacolor and graphite pencil known to man. I preferred drawing, something about that first mark's impact – it was immediate. I love drawing with brushes, pencils, etching needles, you name it. Anything that slakes that caveman's thirst for&nbsp;making a mark on something...&nbsp;I liked all manner of surfaces, from copper plates, slate Boards, really good art paper as&nbsp;well." He said the experience was simple, and transformative, "It was me and my Pencils." Fitzpatrick rented a storefront for $75 a month&nbsp;in Villa Park. He recalls it had an unusual address: 125 1/2 S Villa. The 'half' he never understood, but he says he accepted it because he found out very young that you don't want to piss off the Post Office. In fact, he went out of his way to convey a sort of delivery friendship. "One of the things I did," he explains, "was make art on blank postcards and mail them to myself. I made sure I got mail everyday at that&nbsp;weird address." Thinking about those early days, Fitzpatrick says he intends to revive the postcard mailing again soon, except he will actually mail them out to people he knows and whose address he has. Early on Fitzpatrick says he realized that having his own space&nbsp;to go and draw everyday was a thorough kind of freedom. "It was&nbsp;my 300 square feet of the American dream, and I could do whatever the fuck I wanted in it.&nbsp;It was a kind of gravity. I always had someplace to go. I could make the world I'd imagined there." The freedom didn't mean perfect days. The artist had by then gotten into a fair share of trouble. He says plenty of people he knew were skeptical of him, even considering him a weirdo and an outcast. He was barred from most of the bars and establishments he'd been thrown out of for fighting. No longer drinking, Fitzpatrick says he set about drawing. "I drew what I remembered, what I loved. I drew Birds, naked Women, characters from cartoons and Sunday comics. I drew a lot of Boxers, both famous and unknown. I drew petty criminals I knew, sad stories, many images from Coney Island from a visit to New York. I drew whatever was in my heart–the world I would come to inhabit." CGN will share an update when Fitzpatrick's book is published. Follow Tony Fitzpatrick on <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/tonyfitzpatrick9/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for art and updates <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736888351/m4wootu6vcf6gfjoytla.jpg"> <h4>A STORY OF A CHICAGO PLACE...MANNY’S</h4> You go through the cafeteria line at Manny’s and you marvel:Brisket. Corned beef and pastrami sandwiches as big as yourhead—and as garlicky as a Greek waiter. A heart attack on aplate, accompanied by a huge, salty, dill pickle and a potatolatke. You yuck it up with the sandwich guy and he enhancesyour pile of meat even more. You can eat here. Meaty stuff. The kind of meal you want beforethey execute you. The kind of sandwich you eat with a friend,then take the other half home for dinner, and breakfast thenext day...and maybe lunch as well. Look around. There are City Hall creatures, cops, aldermen,Streets and San guys with yellow neon vests and meter maidsshoveling down slices of pie. There are deals being cut. Bondsbeing haggled over. Ticket quotas pondered and the grimybusiness of the sidewalk being brokered. The preferred music?The ringing of the cash register.The preferred currency: green cash money. They frown a little when you hand them the debit card with thechip in it; it’s another pain-in-the-ass-thing the new centuryhas grafted onto everyone. You also get the shit-eye if you areone of those who babbles on your cell phone in the middle ofthe cafeteria line, even at your table. People are trying to eat,Numb-Nuts. Nobody wants to hear your bullshit here. Take itoutside, Schmuck-O, because here, people are eating orworking—like it’s always been, since Moses. I see a guy slide an envelope across the table with a wry smile.“Christmas card,” he says. The guy across from him wordlesslyputs it in the kangaroo pocket of his hoodie without so much aslooking up or saying thank you. There is a lady walking an Irish Wolfhound in front of thewindow. The dog is excited; he can smell the meaty goodness. Ialso notice he is wearing dog boots, and not happily. A guycomments, “Jesus Christ, she put shoes on the dog. Look! He'strying to kick ‘em off! He don’ want to look like a jag-off in front ‘athe other dogs.” They meander by, the hound alternately fightingwith his goofy boots and sniffing at the meaty air he isenshrouded in. He looks confused. There is a valet there—a big burly guy in a neon yellow vest,quietly watching the street and reading the traffic for the slow-roll of an incoming parking task. They’ve remodeled the joint, butit hasn’t taken away any of the atmosphere in the least—and thisplace has atmosphere in spades. If someone asked me to take them to ONE place which definesthis city, I might take them here. Or to night court at 26th andCalifornia. Or Ricobene’s for a breaded steak sang’wich. Or Armyand Lou’s, except...it’s gone now; and maybe the bounty of greatMexican joints in Pilsen. I’d also include the Maxwell StreetPolish and hotdog joints—the one built in the middle of a usedcar lot at 56th and Western is among my favorites. These places are adorned in the colors of urgency, of exigence:rich reds, yellows and sequential blinking lights. As a kid Ithought these places were what a heaven was supposed to looklike: a carnival of lights and color and food smells. There was thispromise here, that you would never be hungry, and the worldwas not merely a well-lit nowhere, but a wondrous place full oflights and magic and hope. It was a mystery that you solvedevery time it got dark and those lights were on. I can’t eat Manny’s fine sandwiches anymore; my cardiologistswould blow a gasket. But I can watch as other people enjoy them.About the only thing I can eat there anymore is the Jell-O and thecoleslaw, and who the fuck wants to eat that? For me, the best thing to eat there was the pastrami. Damn, it isgood—greasy, salty, garlicky and piled high on rye with a bigslice of dill pickle and a latke. This might be the best thing I haveever eaten. I never could get through a whole sandwich, but mydog Chooch was very happy to share the second half with me aday later. We were smelling very special after a Manny’s binge—Ialways blamed the dog. It is one of those places where one is happy for the lack ofchange. Sure, they remodeled it, but damn if they didn’t preservethe character of the place—inhabited by and for working people. There are no conversations about beer programs, or sommeliers.This is belly to belly, elbow to elbow—a joint that caters to theelementally hungry. The kind of hungry you get if you operate ajackhammer or a cement mixer; or hoist dumpsters for Streetsand San. There is nothing delicate here. Even the City Hall guysare the worker bees—the ones who actually DO the work theirbosses take credit for on the news. It is one of those eateries thatgrinds out the goods and tastes like the city we claim to be, hearty and good. One of the best things to do here is to just overhear stuff—noteavesdrop—but overhear the great thoughts of people on breakfrom work...airing out things they don’t say around their bosses. Things like this: “You can’t get it with too much peppers—you don’t want thesang’wich you’re eatin’...to be eatin’ YOU.” “If I had a face like his...I’d paint my ass and walk on my hands.”“Oh yeah, he’s got a face for radio.” I love hearing the curbside philosophies and stories, the hard-earned bits of knowledge that come from punching a clock andgrinding it out forty hours at a time and wondering what the hellit is all for—the American horse sense of the people who builtthis city. This is the school nobody ever tells you about: thenative intelligence that comes from being a citizen, the act of faiththat working people carry out every day that keeps this citylurching along. One time when I was there, years ago, I heard this gem: “Myboss laid it out for me like I was a fuckin’ twelve-year-old. Hesays, ‘It don’t have a goddamn thing to do with luck, pal...it’sgot everything to do with chance.'” Which, for some reason, makes more sense to me every day that I live. * <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736888351/yqko4ealpwddv9fzvu31.jpg"> <h4>MOTOR GYPSY (Menlo, Iowa) for Charlie</h4> * This piece and poem was written about a friend I wentthrough rehab with in 1983. He was the first person I everknew who died of AIDS. In fact, he died of it before they wereeven calling it AIDS... Charlie did an immense amount of good before passing away.He guided a great many people into recovery and was a fontof hard-earned wisdom about addiction. I saw this old-timerig suspended 25 feet above the ground in Menlo, Iowa andimmediately thought of Charlie: a long-haul trucker who'dalways wanted this kind of old-timey Mack truck with thebulldog hood ornament. In my book? The man was a Saint...__ Truck. Charlie hauled peaches from Georgia to San Diego,Pears and apples from Yakima, Washington toLincoln, Nebraska and Rock Island, Illinois. Perishables. On a clock.28 Hours.46 hours.Black crank sprinkled intothe endless river of Thermos black coffee.Hands shaking off the nods.He played Charlie Richand George Jones songs on his 8-track.Under the pitch black Montana skies,his eyes blurred and he sawcomet grease and meteor showers.Under an arc of star lights,he pulled over and slept.He'd seen it all, man –hunger, thirst, restand half the angelsin a skittering dervish onthe 3,365 miles betweenOregon and Boston;every mile marker and weigh station from A1A to Pacific 1. He tried not to think aboutthe truck stop blowjobs.The ones he got,the ones he gave,and wondered if he'd ever stop shakingor recognize the phantom in the mirror ever again. He ground his teeth to nubs.His clothes barely fitand were damn near falling off.The older over-the-road guys would say to him,in a hush, "This is where you disappear brother.This is how.” Charlie found himself driving south on Pacific 1toward Escondido and he noticed the ocean.He was startled to realize he'd never stepped into it.Never felt the warmth of the Pacific on his skin.He pulled the 18-wheeler over.He left his boots in the rig. He walked through the warm sandweeping a child's tears,right into the surfand the linen-like motion of the tide,and for the first time in his life,he sang. Motor Gypsy.Fly. *

Tony Fitzpatrick poetry and art book excerpt 

Excerpt from Artist Tony Fitzpatrick's Upcoming 2025 Book

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737001515/zbmv9n5km5xv88hks72b.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/diana-guerrero-maci-paintings-for-birds" target="_blank">Diana Guerrero-Maciá: PAINTINGS FOR BIRDS</a></h5>Opening: Friday, January 17, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMSecrist | Beach <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737001516/l45dmngfdlpgjnibkqk4.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/kayla-risko-interiors" target="_blank">Kayla Risko: Interiors</a></h5>Opening: Friday, January 17, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM65GRAND <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737001517/qufc5vlbt15rtkej4xsa.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/luis-gonzlez-palma-un-recuerdo-un-sueo-a-memory-a-dream" target="_blank">Luis González Palma: Un Recuerdo, Un Sueño | A Memory, A Dream</a></h5>Opening: Friday, January 17, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMOld Friends Gallery <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737001517/jbjwbfedp33v0ibzkyve.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/tom-eslinger-left-to-my-own-devices" target="_blank">Tom Eslinger: LEFT TO MY OWN DEVICES</a></h5>Opening: Friday, January 17, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMEpiphany Center for the Arts <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737001518/bc8sjkjymcqwxpgirzh3.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/dangerously-whimsical-a-solo-exhibition-by-kate-harrold" target="_blank">Dangerously Whimsical A Solo Exhibition by Kate Harrold</a></h5>Opening: Friday, January 17, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMJackson Junge Gallery <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737001519/i6fsajen5tuicebhfjqj.png"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/fields-of-vision-the-landscapes-of-diane-washa-and-peter-batchelder" target="_blank">Fields of Vision: The Landscapes of Diane Washa and Peter Batchelder</a></h5>Exhibition begins January 15Lily Pad | West (Milwaukee, WI)

New Exhibitions Opening January 15 - 18 (Part I)

<h4><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/los-angeles-fires-art-world-true-colors" target="_blank">How the Los Angeles Fires Have Affected the Art World</a></h4> Though the fires are still burning, we’re starting to get an understanding of just how devastating the damage is for Los Angeles. In the arts-and-culture community, dozens of people, if not hundreds, have lost their homes, and in some cases decades’ worth of artwork—artists lost their studios and personal holdings, while collectors lost their entire troves. Via Vanity Fair <h4><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/greater-los-angeles-wildfires-insurance-art-loss-1234729986/" target="_blank">‘One of the Most Impactful Art Losses Ever’: Insurers Start to Assess LA Wildfire Damage</a></h4> As fires raged across&nbsp;Los Angeles&nbsp;this week, due to the ongoing Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires, numerous artists, collectors, and arts professionals have reported losing their homes and art collections&nbsp;in the affected areas. While it is still too early to truly assess the damage, art insurers and conservators told&nbsp;ARTnews&nbsp;that they expect it to be extensive. “This is going to be substantial and possibly one of the most impactful art losses ever in America,” Simon de Burgh Codrington, fine arts insurance specialist and managing director at Risk Strategies, told&nbsp;ARTnews&nbsp;in a phone interview. The devastating losses, de Burgh Codrington added, are expected “to be much more impactful than Sandy was to the art world.” Via ARTnews <h4> </h4><h4><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://news.artnet.com/art-world/mary-miss-greenwood-installation-des-moines-settlement-2597948" target="_blank">Mary Miss Installation at Des Moines Art Center Set for Removal Following Legal Battle</a></h4> The Des Moines Art Center in Iowa has reached a settlement with Mary Miss more than nine months after the groundbreaking land artist&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://news.artnet.com/art-world/mary-miss-sues-des-moines-art-center-greenwood-pond-2464425" target="_blank">filed a lawsuit</a>&nbsp;to stop the institution from demolishing an installation the museum said has become too costly to repair. In a surprise move, the DMAC and Miss agreed in court to release the details of settlement agreement, which are often kept secret. A copy of the settlement agreement provided by the Cultural Landscape Foundation, which had been aiding the artist in her efforts, shows Miss will be compensated $900,000 to drop her claims against the museum. Via Artnet <h4> </h4><h4><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/arts/design/la-fires-art-collector-warhol-haring.html" target="_blank">Art Collector Says He Lost Warhols and Harings to L.A. Fire</a></h4> As the flames grew closer and closer to his home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles and his teenage daughter pleaded with him over the phone to evacuate, Ron Rivlin decided to flee, taking three Andy Warhols with him, all that he could carry.“I grabbed those, and as I was leaving, I saw the fire ahead of me on the hill,” Rivlin said. Via NYT Image: Ron Rivlin, an art collector, lost almost everything in his house in the Pacific Palisades fire. Credit: Tag Christof for The New York Times

What We're Reading: 1/14/25

<h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736530581/xqzvurjbswuru7iqvxng.jpg"></h3><h3> </h3><h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://news.artnet.com/art-world/kavi-gupta-chicago-dealer-suits-mismanagement-claims-2588230" target="_blank">The Rise and Fall of Kavi Gupta: Chicago Dealer Faces Lawsuits, Claims of Mismanagement</a></h3> Gupta’s business has been struggling. His staff has shrunk, as has his artist roster, and people close to the gallery say there are serious financial issues, with both employees and artists going unpaid for various stretches. He is dealing with two lawsuits—one against his gallery and one against him that has not been previously reported. His gallery’s main location is now open only by appointment, after “a ‘Tsunami’ of weather-related disasters,” including water damage that affected electrical lines and tornado damage to the roof, according to a since-deleted December 10 Instagram post. One recent exhibition stayed up for five months, far from the standard four- or five-week turnaround for a gallery show. Via Artnet Image: Kavi Gupta in his booth at Art Basel in Miami Beach, Florida, in 2014. Photo: Getty Images. <h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/los-angeles-fires-rage-artists-art-workers-fundraising-grants-1234729742/" target="_blank">As Los Angeles Fires Rage On, Artists Raise Money to Fund Rebuilding Efforts</a></h3> In Los Angeles this week,&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-brand-primary,#ec1c24);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/los-angeles-fires-burn-bunny-museum-will-rogers-ranch-1234729539/" target="_blank">museums burned to the ground</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-brand-primary,#ec1c24);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/greater-los-angeles-wildfires-artists-museums-galleries-affected-1234729479/" target="_blank">many artists’ homes were lost</a>, and a number of artworks were endangered. And with four fires currently blazing, members of the city’s art scene have banded together to raise money for artists and art workers impacted by all the destruction. Via ARTnews <h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://hyperallergic.com/982441/there-are-no-art-hierarchies-in-the-kaws-collection-drawing-center/" target="_blank">There Are No Art Hierarchies in the KAWS Collection</a></h3> If there is one exhibition in New York City that I would recommend everyone see before it closes, it is&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(18, 18, 18);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drawingcenter.org/exhibitions/kaws-collection" target="_blank">The Way I See It: Selections from the KAWS Collection</a>&nbsp;at the Drawing Center. KAWS (born Brian Donnelly) is ubiquitous — my barbershop sells figurines of his demented Mickey Mouse with X’d out eyes, as do shops around the world. He is the only artist whose works can be bought by teenagers, multimillionaires, and people getting their hair cut. For those in the art world who don’t look at auction sales,&nbsp;The KAWS ALBUM&nbsp;(2005) — a mash-up of characters from&nbsp;The Simpsons&nbsp;and the album artwork for&nbsp;Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band&nbsp;by The Beatles — sold in Hong Kong for $14.8 million.&nbsp; By John Yau for Hyperallergic

news about art dealer kavi gupta, KAWS, LA fires and artists

What We're Reading: 1/10/25

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736437445/s3yfk2nmbybjnigz01lp.png"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/howard-kottler-this-is-not-a-plate" target="_blank">Howard Kottler: This is Not a Plate</a></h5>Opening: Friday, January 10, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMVolume Gallery <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736437446/j3kkmciqcoxovug4zpgb.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/ramble-tamble" target="_blank">Ramble Tamble</a></h5>Opening: Friday, January 10, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMENGAGE Projects <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736437447/aokfjuzsrv1do6agvv8i.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/flipside-from-the-back-beyond" target="_blank">Flipside: From the Back + Beyond</a></h5>Opening: Saturday, January 11, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMPerspective Photo Gallery <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736437448/zwlurggbrn82oiif7adn.png"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/miao-wang-the-other" target="_blank">MIAO WANG: the other</a></h5>Opening: Saturday, January 11, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PMPATRON&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736437448/o8cvhzrcywofbxawxnjb.jpg"> <h5><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/elemental-exhibition" target="_blank">Elemental Exhibition</a></h5>Opening: Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMThe Grove Gallery

New Exhibitions Opening January 10th & 11th

<h4><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737145212/acqvxmptvk3on92qsswp.jpg"></h4>A work similar to&nbsp;The Air up There&nbsp;titled&nbsp;Spinner Forest&nbsp;was on view at MCA Chicago's "Nick Cave: Forothermore."&nbsp;PHOTO: NATHAN KEAY, © MCA CHICAGO. <h4><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/nick-cave-kansas-city-international-airport-art-grounded-over-safety-concerns-1234729292/" target="_blank">Nick Cave’s $1 M. Airport Art Grounded Over Safety Concerns After Part Falls to the Floor</a></h4> A kinetic sculpture by&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-brand-primary,#ec1c24);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artnews.com/t/nick-cave/" target="_blank">Nick Cave</a>&nbsp;formerly installed at the Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal may be permanently grounded after its spinner broke off and fell to the floor in October. A subsequent engineering report found that thought the $1 million artwork did not injure anyone during the incident, the spinners’ connectors cannot support the work’s weight and movement over time, posing a risk of future failures. City officials later removed the sculpture, which features 2,800 spinners suspended from the check-in hall ceiling,&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-brand-primary,#ec1c24);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/one-most-popular-artworks-kci-191719833.html" target="_blank">the&nbsp;Kansas City Star</a>, reports. Via ARTnews <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737145213/a4z1rr5tq0f7uhipcasz.jpg">Installation view of Portrait Society Gallery's booth at Untitled Art Fair (2024) (all images Debra Brehmer/Hyperallergic) <h4><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://hyperallergic.com/978630/my-small-gallery-lost-money-at-an-art-fair-it-hurt/" target="_blank">My Small Gallery Lost Money at an Art Fair. It Hurt.</a></h4> On the plane back from Miami, I add up expenses versus income from this year’s Untitled Art Fair. It is our third year here, and our first bust. As a&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(18, 18, 18);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.portraitsocietygallery.com/" target="_blank">small Midwestern gallery</a>, two major art fairs a year — Untitled in Miami and the Outsider Art Fair in New York — can generate a quarter of our annual income. Even more importantly, they help us develop a national collector base for regional artists. There is no other way to survive.&nbsp; Via Hyperallergic <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737145214/qazosmcf89eoslpnfvx5.jpg">Frida Kahlo in 1939Nickolas Muray Photo Archives <h4><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/03/frida-kahlo-works-enter-the-public-domain-look-out-for-the-fridge-magnets" target="_blank">As Frida Kahlo works enter the public domain, look out for the fridge magnets</a></h4> Each year on 1 January thousands of US copyrights expire, allowing creative works to be shared in the the public domain (copyrights on works—published books, films, songs and art—typically last for 95 years). There are differing copyright laws globally but in the US, UK, and some European countries, works of single authorship generally retain copyright protections for the life of the author plus 70 years. So authors and creators who died in 1954 are now due to seep into the public consciousness like never before. Via The Art Newspaper

This week's art stories: Nick Cave, Small galleries at art fairs, Frida Kahlo public domain

What We're Reading: 1/6/25

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967186/yxpoxyn5pw3dtwwxqphe.jpg"> 2024 was a year full of art and notable events in Chicago and beyond. CGN covered much of what happened locally and also explored art further afield. It was a year of transition, with art world leaders announcing milestones as well as transitions. We even lost some dear friends, whose impact will last for years to come.&nbsp; We interviewed artists, collectors and gallery figures, and we shared hundreds of exhibitions, openings and events all year long. All of this makes up 12 months to remember, while we prepare for a year that is hopefully inspiring, fulfilling and creative. Following are some of our top interviews and articles from a full year. Thank you to our readers, partners and supporters who help us continue to grow and share CGN each year. In 2025 we celebrate 43 years of promoting the visual arts. To purchase a copy or subscribe to the 2025 edition of the CGN Arts Guide, <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://chicagogallerynews.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">click here</a>.&nbsp; Happy new year, and see you in the galleries!&nbsp; – Ginny Van Alyea, CGN Publisher <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967188/bgyeuwan5cwiji24bxel.jpg"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/jason-pickleman-1965-2024" target="_blank">Jason Pickleman (1965–2024)</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967189/fny2sp1a1u5xgm5kcxaj.jpg"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/trailblazing-art-dealer-ann-nathan-has-died-at-98" target="_blank">Trailblazing Art Dealer Ann Nathan Has Died at 98</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967189/zvunnmqayhdrzve2nzpe.jpg"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/artist-joe-siegenthaler-1959-2024" target="_blank">Artist Joe Seigenthaler: 1959–2024</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967190/lwv5oar5q9zwa0jcrn5x.jpg"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/plastics-and-flowers-the-art-of-salvador-andrade-arevalo" target="_blank">Plastics and Flowers: the Art of Salvador Andrade Arévalo</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967191/b94bwkczudqp72jy0hub.jpg"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/caroline-kent-confidence-on-canvas" target="_blank">Caroline Kent: Confidence On Canvas</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967192/ytvrtmmkm6leel2x7yv3.jpg"> •<a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://chicagogallerynews.retool.com/apps/f298ed7c-8d6d-11ef-9ced-6b2d0df71502/Refactor/Articles" target="_blank"> A Living Collection: Sundeep Mullangi and Trissa Babrowski Support Their City Through Art</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967193/omdj0kzwouptftalexwl.jpg"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/nurturing-a-garden-of-art-michelle-edwards-tends-to-her-collection" target="_blank">Nurturing a Garden of Art: Michelle Edwards Tends to Her Collection</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967193/gf78b5ekuze5uohpywk4.png"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/announcing-a-program-change-at-rhona-hoffman-gallery" target="_blank">Announcing a Program Change at Rhona Hoffman Gallery</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967194/t7hurd8orqmwheoe2bh8.jpg"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/three-chicago-galleries-navigate-their-twenties" target="_blank">Three Chicago Galleries Navigate Their Twenties</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967195/l1ozfdqkaiuej1t47ka5.jpg"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/a-young-gallerist-imagines-the-future-povos-s-lucca-colombelli" target="_blank">A Young Gallerist Imagines the Future: Povos's Lucca Colombelli</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967195/idhaeghwbhs5ofgfgnem.jpg">• <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/carl-hammer-45-years-of-steady-change" target="_blank">Carl Hammer: 45 Years of Steady Change</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967196/cdl4bkbn2q3hb34ipmje.jpg"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/moving-out-and-on-an-interview-with-tom-mccormick" target="_blank">Moving Out and On: An Interview with Tom McCormick</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967197/edoxg4rjjnwhzubz8tjt.jpg"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/20-years-of-drawing-the-world-to-chicago-millennium-park" target="_blank">20 Years of Drawing the World to Chicago Millennium Park</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967198/ralupjgwevokg1q8onli.jpg"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/gertie-makes-no-little-plans-chicago-exhibition-weekend-2024" target="_blank">Gertie Makes No Little Plans: Chicago Exhibition Weekend 2024, and Beyond</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735967199/eig5hrxf5e2vi9tncb0g.jpg"> • <a style="color: rgb(9, 78, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/the-healing-power-of-art-art-s-impact-on-healthcare" target="_blank">The Healing Power of Art: Art’s Impact on Healthcare</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles" target="_blank">To read all of CGN's news and interviews click here.&nbsp;</a> # <h5 class="ql-align-center"> </h5>

2024: CGN's Year in Review

By CGN Staff Events and exhibitions happening in galleries and museums are added to <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events?filter=upcoming" target="_blank">chicagogallerynews.com</a> throughout the year. Highlights for 2025 include everything from museum blockbusters to under-the-radar shows and international art fairs – something everywhere for everyone. There are also shows yet to be announced in the galleries listed in CGN. To stay up to date with galleries and museums in 2025 <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://chicagogallerynews.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">subscribe to CGN or purchase a copy</a> of the print edition of our annual Arts Guide. <h6> </h6><h6><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735322156/xr2erngk78k0ogk8v7ym.jpg"></h6>Wafaa Bilal (b. 1966, Najaf, Iraq),&nbsp;Domestic Tension, 2007. © Wafaa Bilal. Courtesy of the artist.<h6> </h6><h6> </h6><h6>Wafaa Bilal:&nbsp;Indulge Me</h6> Wafaa Bilal: Indulge Me is the first major&nbsp;survey of internationally renowned artist&nbsp;Wafaa Bilal. Working in performance, sculpture, and with online and interactive technologies, Bilal’s interdisciplinary practice investigates the dynamic between international and interpersonal politics while highlighting the tension between his home in the United States, which he has deemed the “comfort zone,” and the “conflict zone” of Iraq. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA)Feb 1–Oct 19, 2025 • <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://visit.mcachicago.org/exhibitions/wafaa-bilal-indulge-me/" target="_blank">mcachicago.org</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735322157/c16fsdh3jvrkonclznyi.jpg">Lucia Koch, 3X3 Pots, 2024. IN/SITU installation view: In the Country of Last Things at EXPO CHICAGO 2024. Courtesy the artist and Nara Roseler, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, New York. Photo: Evan Jenkins. <h6> </h6><h6>EXPO&nbsp;CHICAGO</h6> Under the&nbsp;vaulted architecture of Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, the exposition will bring together global galleries and unrivaled programming, alongside unforgettable events throughout the city during EXPO ART WEEK. The 12th anniversary of EXPO CHICAGO returns in April. Navy Pier&nbsp;April 24–27, 2025 • <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.expochicago.com/" target="_blank">expochicago.com</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735322158/ajdsfvegjn2um99dzzif.jpg"> <h6> </h6><h6>Hokusai and ukiyo-e: The Floating World</h6> This exhibition showcases 50 artworks by the masters of Japan’s Edo period (1603-1868). Works by acclaimed artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige are a window into the life during this time when the city of Edo (present-day Tokyo) thrived as the center of Japan’s economy and culture. Cleve Carney Museum of Art&nbsp;Summer 2025 • <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theccma.org/upcoming" target="_blank">theccma.org</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735322159/wkte8p8ktlhufcwngmmb.jpg">Gustave Caillebotte, Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877, The Art Institute of Chicago, Charles H. and Mary F. Worcester Collection <h6>Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World</h6> At a time when modernity was synonymous with fashionable young women and new forms of entertainment, Caillebotte focused instead on a more intimate and individualized sphere: his family and friends, fellow sportsmen and neighbors. This exhibition, which opened at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris in October 2024, includes more than 120 works—paintings, works on paper, photographs, and other ephemera from throughout Caillebotte’s career. Art Institute of ChicagoJune 29–Oct 5, 2025<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/10068/gustave-caillebotte-painting-his-world" target="_blank">artic.edu</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735322159/wqsn8jyycji5e6mdkh78.jpg"> <h6> </h6><h6>The Door County Contemporary Art Fair</h6> A new art fair in the region will take place in June in Door County, Wisconsin. DCC will include several Chicago galleries, Wisconsin artists, as well as their Midwestern peers. The three-day program will introduce art to art enthusiasts in an event yet unseen in Wisconsin. Born from the desire to address a lack of contemporary art in an otherwise culturally enriched and dynamic destination, it will also feature a wealth of site-specific art works and projects, plenty of Wisconsin-centric food and drink, and curated events and art-related projects. Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, WisconsinJune 6–9, 2025 • <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.doorcountycontemporary.com/" target="_blank">doorcountycontemporary.com</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735322160/igwqts6dqt6dpsgcuzno.jpg"> <h6> </h6><h6>Mapping Outside the Lines</h6> For centuries, mapmakers have experimented with the placement, density, and purpose of lines like these to make maps seem simple and objective. Just follow this line and you’ll have everything you need—or so the map leads you to believe. These lines are never as straightforward as they seem. This exhibition follows lines on maps to their extremes. By exploring how maps use lines to make the world legible, the exhibition will bring you through examples of mapmakers and artists who have created, bent, and broken these linear rules. Sept 11, 2025–Jan 3, 2026Newberry Library • <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newberry.org/calendar/mapping-outside-the-lines" target="_blank">newberry.org</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735322161/iv5vehouvmsjeqjrwx1a.jpg">100 Links: Architecture and Land, in and out of the Americas, 2023, The Buell Center and AD—WO, Columbia University. Photo by Cory Dewald <h6> </h6><h6>Chicago Architectural Biennial:&nbsp;CAB 6</h6> The Chicago Architecture Biennial’s public programs explore issues at the heart of urban experience and architectural practice. These events invite dialogue about how we engage the world we live in. More than 100 organizations across Chicago partner with the Biennial, serving as host venues and producing independent exhibitions and programs throughout the neighborhoods.&nbsp;This year’s biennial is CAB 6: Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change&nbsp; Taking place city-wide and at the&nbsp;Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington Blvd.)&nbsp; Sept 12, 2025–Feb 28, 2026 •&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org/" target="_blank">chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1735322161/s0f290iialrh2jxaft03.jpg"> <h6>Intuit is reopening</h6> Intuit, the organization founded in 1991 to promote Outsider art, has been undergoing an extensive renovation for the past couple years. This spring they will reopen and also debut a new name, the Intuit Art Museum. In the meantime they are still hosting programs online. 756 N. Milwaukee Ave.&nbsp;Chicago, IL 60642<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.art.org/" target="_blank">www.art.org</a>

A preview of notable art events and exhibitions in Chicago and the Midwest in 2025

CGN's 2025 Culture List

To receive the 2025 Arts Guide in the mail, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://chicagogallerynews.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">click here</a>. It also makes a great gift all year long! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1734626670/x8tz0bv8hjhf2zbizq8p.jpg">Image: CGN Publisher Ginny B. Van Alyea with her family at the Detroit Institute of Arts, posing in a reflection of a work by Tiff Massey. Photo by Albert Van Alyea. My children are finding out that traveling with mom involves seeking out art – often it’s work-related, but it’s also because seeing art in other places is eye opening. Despite some protests on our most recent trip, the kids are coming around to the idea that there is a reason why most tourists like to visit museums (and galleries). Personally, I am interested in exploring what distinguishes art communities around the country, and of course comparing them to home. Art-wise, Chicago has everything going on here. It really does. The city counts dozens of world class institutions, and there is a long history of a multi-generational collector base that built these institutions. We also have scores of smaller, independent spaces supporting artists in the early stages. Some of the world’s most famous artists today are either from Chicago or started and built their careers here. Multiple schools and programs in the area are hard at work nurturing the next generation. The City dedicates resources to an evolving collection of public art (a proven tourism success). And still, it’s like when your mother tells you you’re the best. Sometimes, it means more when someone else tells you the same thing.&nbsp; Every few years the topic of Chicago’s national art reputation bubbles up. Someone talks about that other city where things happen–when anyone there takes note or writes about Chicago, somehow it means more. It’s like really being seen. But first Chicago needs to see itself. There is so much here, and we need not be overlooked.&nbsp; * I started working at CGN in 2002. I have spent this last year approaching an unusual milestone. As of 2024 I’ve spent half of my life–all of my adult years–working on this publication. It’s an interesting thing traveling to other parts of the country and visiting arts communities, only to come home to be enamored with the legacy Chicago has built over the decades. As we head into 2025, I hope each of you will champion art close to home. It’s a new year, and there is new art. I encourage you to seek out undiscovered spaces and reconnect with the ones you already know. And be sure to take friends with you and introduce them to CGN and this exciting, dynamic world right here in Chicago. For my family despite a little resistance, art is opening our eyes, and there is still much more to see.&nbsp; &nbsp;– Ginny Van Alyea <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1734626671/rlfmnccfwd3f8n0icfid.jpg"> 2025 Cover artwork:&nbsp;Jonathan&nbsp;Higgins, “Untitled (dark blue)”, 2019. Metalpoint drawing in silver and copper on dark blue acrylic ground on panel.&nbsp;30 x 30 x 2.75 inches. Courtesy Jonathan&nbsp;tcHiggins and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mannekenpress.com" target="_blank">Manneken Press.</a>

Publisher's Letter: 2025

<h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736438790/jpmyqdd5d3iaqsasg0gx.jpg"></h3>Image: Naomi Beckwith at the Guggenheim. © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, 2021. Photo: Jens Schott Knudsen. <h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://news.artnet.com/art-world/naomi-beckwith-documenta-16-2589767" target="_blank">Naomi Beckwith Will Lead the Next Edition of Documenta</a></h3> The shareholders of Germany’s esteemed quinquennial exhibition Documenta have named Naomi Beckwith as artistic director of the next Documenta, number 16, which takes place in Kassel, Germany, in 2027. The deputy director and chief curator of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, Beckwith has previously held curatorial posts at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia.&nbsp; Via Artnet <h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/17/robert-smithson-spiral-jetty-national-register-historic-places-land-art" target="_blank">Robert Smithson’s famed Land art piece Spiral Jetty added to US National Register of Historic Places</a></h3> Robert Smithson’s&nbsp;Spiral Jetty&nbsp;(1970), arguably the most famous work of Land art in the world, has been added to the US’s National Register of Historic Places. The recognition means that&nbsp;Spiral Jetty&nbsp;is liable to come to the attention of a broader public than the art devotees who already make the trek to the northern shores of Utah’s Great Salt Lake to glimpse the work. Being on the National Register of Historic Places, which is administered by the National Park Service, also means an emphasis on preservation, which is crucial given the work’s&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/02/great-salt-lake-shrinking-greenhouse-gas-emissions" target="_blank">sensitive ecological setting</a>. Via The Art Newspaper <h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/cast-of-new-film-the-gallerist-confirmed-1234727991/" target="_blank">Cast of New Film ‘The Gallerist’ Confirmed As Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and More</a></h3> Written by Yan (Birds of Prey) and James Pedersen (High Heat), the film follows a desperate gallerist who conspires to sell a dead body at Art Basel Miami.&nbsp; Via ARTnews

What We're Reading: 12/18/24

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736438850/tqv3qkpzxkmkaxbcyohe.jpg"> <a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://news.artnet.com/art-world/museum-artists-december-2024-2580715" target="_blank">Which Artists Dominate U.S. Museums Right Now? We Crunch the Numbers</a>I looked at more than 200 museums, and counted which artists were on view any time during December (that includes a show like the Baltimore Museum’s “Illustrating Agency,” which closed December 1). The resulting list includes a little more than 3,400 artist names. Of these, only about 300 appear more than once—a tiny fraction. And of these, a very few repeat multiple times, giving a sense of which voices are most resonating with curators and institutions.Via Artnet&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/arts/design/met-museum-frida-escobedo-architecture-tang-wing-art.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gU4.D4rR.Jzcq2EbgzmXu&amp;smid=url-share" target="_blank">Met Museum Unveils Design for New Modern Wing</a>The metaphor of weaving has informed Frida Escobedo’s design for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s long-awaited new wing for Modern and contemporary art, which was unveiled on Tuesday.It is present in the architectural screen of limestone lattice that wraps the new wing’s exterior on the museum’s southwest corner, creating a diaphanous surface that will change as the sun moves through it during the day. It is present in the placement of windows, offering glimpses of the city and the park. And it is present in the way that the new wing will connect to the adjacent galleries, emphasizing the connectivity between different regions, disciplines and civilizations.Via NYTimes&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/03/south-florida-which-has-been-dubbed-wall-street-south-luresbut-does-not-mintcollectors?utm_source=The+Art+Newspaper+Newsletters&amp;utm_campaign=04f3551815-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_05_02_11_46_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_-5856d4a6ca-61117077" target="_blank">South Florida, which has been dubbed ‘Wall Street South’, lures—but does not mint—collectors</a>A paradox has emerged in South Florida’s art economy in the years following the Covid-19 lockdowns. On the one hand, the region’s upper income brackets have swelled from a massive influx of finance firms and their staff—so much so that Miami and West Palm Beach have worked to rebrand themselves as “Wall Street South”. On the other hand, after a two-year growth spurt, the pinnacle of South Florida’s art-market infrastructure has receded noticeably since 2023, even as economic indicators suggest the area has never offered a broader, richer base of potential buyers.Via The Art Newspaper&nbsp;

What We're Reading: 12/10/24

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736438872/kjvzbg4nllddcrlzueon.jpg"> Via PR The Hyde Park Art Center last week announced the 2024&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxFuDJGPNXWMaI5MaNHWKvfp-c8lahpr1LrHkg_Ab8ywktt4xwmzNDievudAVBa2q0GU_aEZ_C6qI0I4UNmNyQ3d6baxlnBifhGPFoQzo6CnICxm_hKNtYBHp-4oNL2lgpIDQaQGwnd-3aCljKAuxN5_JcVjSgzwBpeuwCQUwWQkFMFFyJiGakCFe3h0fYK_4dw==&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">Artists Run Chicago Fund</a>&nbsp;grantees, these 15 independent artist-run platforms received $8,000 in unrestricted funds. This year’s recipients include:&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxNRudkOcPq_Eho5QL2CWCzNSYypHKV_p3sOTJlrsQD4l8vIpOTb2GzAzwmzIlj1b6MltN5GbXUQoc8h4T4VQ_7MRUuc3QHqD7N_kzkGtwxPth26O_PGjB8s=&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">Art Center of Englewood</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxNRudkOcPq_E6qpn_nSfmgYvMmrZBwIfU8cpNdPQFBR8ASGOtyp5XI2V32TN0y-yPshIfItIrHhJkL0k38jCsAS37t5_ZUZ9ZZZnWhlIq9wiM_I-sjzdTcZbxwDQSNvJmw==&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">Blue Station</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" 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href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxNRudkOcPq_EfD12XJnIshQAx9NxrAXWF6BSMQ9CcIOJkP4bNx4ULpJS_Z55Ns-Sl_jQ9d6IKha6iRarGOHry3EpEAmk52YF29FDgJGz-IOY&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">Fourtunehouse Art Center</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxNRudkOcPq_EDEOaBkytWJN3B5VcmG6k-k8gIim5aqGAvt_QVeREJxJAO7vBzOVs9ZiGcz3Fm3tXklvqNqYb9GWBt5hbK9iQVjT4kU-NF4yijRibx1VZn14=&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">Julius Caesar Gallery</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxNRudkOcPq_ExCV4K_ocw_eqE1JBbNOtQ5gwPfbUdvNwtsREdIWLye_c23KONxida0KEH1gG0JkTi3Hrkb7pyK4-KwcXD55hDyenLFsIifTD&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">LMRM (Loom Room)</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxNRudkOcPq_Em1RVe3ZVFJDPyQbC5lbWC3VS6Ty-bdEYAUBnKcE1DaKoMVs68zxmdduFF96HnM8VJMY5kkQvmZKlnb0Qt6SGloDKrpg2-rcKw8TJSWnFH5QM1ReKPfe7sQ==&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">Mayfield</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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To date, the&nbsp;Artists Run Chicago Fund&nbsp;has distributed one million dollars to over 100 independent artists-run platforms.&nbsp; The 2024 Artists Run Chicago Fund is generously supported by the Good Chaos Foundation, the Local South Foundation, and The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation. <a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxFuDJGPNXWMaI5MaNHWKvfp-c8lahpr1LrHkg_Ab8ywktt4xwmzNDievudAVBa2q0GU_aEZ_C6qI0I4UNmNyQ3d6baxlnBifhGPFoQzo6CnICxm_hKNtYBHp-4oNL2lgpIDQaQGwnd-3aCljKAuxN5_JcVjSgzwBpeuwCQUwWQkFMFFyJiGakCFe3h0fYK_4dw==&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">LEARN MORE</a>

Hyde Park Art Center Announces 2024 Artists Run Chicago Grantees

Via PR CHICAGO—&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=87ac4da968&amp;e=95b957c616" target="_blank">The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=2384fa8901&amp;e=95b957c616" target="_blank">Marisol</a>&nbsp;are excited to announce upcoming collaborations for the winter season. These include a continuation of the Chef Collaboration Series, originated by Chef Jason Hammel, and a new lager launched in partnership with Marz Brewery. The new dish for the Chef Collaboration Series, which focuses on spotlighting local culinary talent, will be a Duck Confit Salad by Chef Ryan Brosseau of French-Canadian restaurant Dear Margeret. The salad features a diverse array of ingredients including white beans, roasted pumpkin, demi-glace, pickled onion, arugula, Banyuls vinaigrette, fines herbes, and cured duck yolk. This salad will be available starting on December 3, 2024 for both lunch and dinner. Starting in December, Marisol will also serve a limited-edition black lager, titled The End, in collaboration with&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=9f00b0c888&amp;e=95b957c616" target="_blank">McKinley Park’s Marz Brewery</a>. This collaboration is in the spirit of&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=b5ab6f984c&amp;e=95b957c616" target="_blank">The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies, 1970–2020</a>, MCA’s recently-opened exhibition that runs through March 16, 2025. With hints of chocolate and coffee, The End is the perfect beer for cozy winter evenings. The dark lager has a low hop bitterness aroma with a 5.5% ABV. In January 2025, customers will be able to pair this beer with Marisol’s upcoming prix fixe menu in collaboration with Chicago Restaurant Week. Marisol also has spirit-free beverages for those participating in Dry January, including El Cielo, which has lavender, ginger, lime, and tonic, and The Kiss, featuring Seedlip Spice 94, rose mallow, and lemon. Lunch hours are 11 am to 2 pm and dinner hours are 5:30 pm to 9 pm, Tuesday to Friday; brunch hours are 10:30 am to 2 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Museum admission is not required to eat at Marisol and parking validation is available.

MCA Announces New Chef + Restaurant Collaboration for Winter 2024/25

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736438908/jjfpylehecmqun7yh3eb.jpg"> <a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/35th-annual-international-small-print-show-and-holiday-sale-preview" target="_blank">35th Annual International Small Print Show and Holiday Sale Preview</a>Opening: Friday, December 6, 12 – 5&nbsp;pmOpening: Sunday, December 8, 11&nbsp;am – 7&nbsp;pmChicago Printmakers Collaborative&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736438909/ztnph77hz3kqhkqcctxr.png"> <a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/little-but-bold-csi-member-benefit-art-auction" target="_blank">Little but Bold! CSI Member Benefit Art Auction</a>Opening: Saturday, December 7, 5 – 8&nbsp;pmChicago Sculpture International (CSI)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736438910/jspsyfj5hbvivcqmrcin.jpg"> <a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/holiday-art-sale-2b575172-9e4e-4cf9-9a15-e09a09bb5e6c" target="_blank">Holiday Art Sale</a>December 7 – 22Hyde Park Art Center (HPAC)&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736438910/lobk8oy1zxdv1nltpodf.jpg">&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/drie-cember-holiday-market" target="_blank">Drie-cember Holiday Market</a>December 7 – 8The Driehaus Museum&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736438911/zczvlyz4ufrigaljljlk.jpg">&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/underground-art-market-annual-winter-holiday-pop-up-market" target="_blank">Underground Art Market | Annual Winter Holiday Pop-Up Market</a>Saturday, December 7, 12 – 5&nbsp;pmUnderground Art Market&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736438912/j2wwuep9e6y4ppizja5e.jpg">&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/highland-park-vintage-shindig-63be393c-3e22-4d6a-9c6a-daff55bbbb1c" target="_blank">Highland Park Vintage Shindig</a>Sunday, December 8, 10&nbsp;am – 5&nbsp;pmRandolph Street Market&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Holiday Markets and Sales Taking Place this Weekend

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737145134/a2pnxwlk7lb1bxjudxd9.png"> <a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/heather-guidero-s-trunk-show" target="_blank">Heather Guidero's Trunk Show</a>December 6 – 7Pistachios Contemporary Art Jewelry and Objects&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737145135/nzb0ulsruervdulcmuwn.png"> <a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/holly-holmes-reverberations" target="_blank">Holly Holmes: Reverberations</a>Opening: Friday, December 6, 6 – 9&nbsp;pmEpiphany Center for the Arts&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737145135/d834zvvztlw1ateeb2g7.jpg">&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/ground-floor-9409a652-c117-48a5-9463-b14f1dbfcfa2" target="_blank">Ground Floor</a>Opens December 7Hyde Park Art Center (HPAC)&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737145137/zsctakhdf0jkxni3pivi.png">&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/isabelle-frances-mcguire-year-zero" target="_blank">Isabelle Frances McGuire: Year Zero</a>Opening: Saturday, December 7, 4 – 7&nbsp;pmThe Renaissance Society&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737145137/p5ynrzsbuaxycggqmi2r.jpg">&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/artist-led-exhibition-tour-rafael-blanco" target="_blank">Artist-led Exhibition Tour: Rafael Blanco</a>Saturday, December 7, 1 – 2&nbsp;pmElmhurst Art Museum&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737145138/gfues7nbhhs0imuh3pl2.png">&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/talk-arthur-jafa-robert-hood" target="_blank">Talk | Arthur Jafa + Robert Hood</a>Saturday, December 7, 2 – 3&nbsp;pmMuseum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Exhibitions Opening and Talks for December 6 -7

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255598/fozyylyzfd5lcqehq6jc.png">Art Institute of Chicago Receives Record $75 M. Gift Toward ExpansionThe&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artnews.com/t/art-institute-of-chicago/" target="_blank">Art Institute of Chicago</a>&nbsp;(AIC) received a $75 million donation from&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artnews.com/t/aaron-i-fleischman/" target="_blank">Aaron I. Fleischman</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artnews.com/t/lin-lougheed/" target="_blank">Lin Lougheed</a>&nbsp;to support future expansion, the museum announced on Tuesday.The largest naming gift in the museum’s 145-year history, the funds will be used to realize building plans that expand access to the museum’s collection and enhance visitor experience. The Aaron I. Fleischman and Lin Lougheed building will house new galleries for the museum’s collection of late 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art.“We are beyond grateful to collaborate with Aaron and Lin to imagine the future of our campus,”said president and director of the Art Institute of Chicago James Rondeau in a statement. “Their exceptional generosity and vision will allow our aspirations to become a reality and I am grateful for their dedication to Chicago, and to serving our visitors for generations to come.”By Francesca Aton<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/art-institute-of-chicago-receives-75-million-gift-aaron-i-fleischman-lin-lougheed-1234717196/" target="_blank">Via Art News</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inside the Wintrust Mag Mile Lights Festival: Where holiday dreams came to lifeFor the 33rd annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, people from across the country turned out in record numbers to see the magic along the Mag Mile. This iconic event, the largest evening parade in the U.S., delivered festive surprises that had onlookers cheering from start to finish.By Candace Jordan<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagostarmedia.com/candid_candace/inside-the-wintrust-mag-mile-lights-festival-where-holiday-dreams-came-to-life/article_59eb02a0-ab6c-11ef-9223-57f1bc3a6f2c.html" target="_blank">Via Chicago Star</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Celebrated Chicago artist Kevin A. Williams returns home for exhibit of his paintings in Hyde ParkAn accomplished artist makes a trip back home, reflecting on his roots, and sharing his story about his "Sweet Home Chicago" years. Kevin A. Williams, known by his artist moniker WAK, got his start in life and in art in the heart of the South Shore neighborhood. "It's been a beautiful journey. This was probably the best of times, when you don't know how it's going to turn out," he said.It was in South Shore that a teenage Williams was convinced that art could be his life's work. Williams, whose paintings now are celebrated around the world, and hanging in galleries, first found a paying audience on East 87th Street.<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/artist-kevin-a-williams-wak-exhibit-hyde-park-connect-gallery/" target="_blank">Via CBS News</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tearing down Elgin building designed by Marina City architect is a bitter pill to swallowThe Elgin Mental Health Center Medical and Surgical building, a modernist cylindrical tower designed by the late architectural pioneer Bertrand Goldberg, is being eyeballed for demolition.Built in 1967, the five-story building has been closed since July 2002. An Illinois Department of Human Services spokesperson said the building was shuttered due to the dangers of asbestos and “multiple” structural hazards.“At this time, the building is on a list for possible demolition,” the spokesperson said. “However, at this time IDHS does not have a timeline for when the potential demolition might occur.”By Lee Bey<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/11/13/tearing-down-elgin-building-designed-by-marina-city-architect-is-a-bitter-pill-to-swallow" target="_blank">Via Chicago Sun Times</a>

What We're Reading 11/26/24

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255540/awxp8thx07p7hngu3ax3.jpg">&nbsp;By ABBEY KOTDavid Salkin runs his namesake&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.davidsalkin.com/" target="_blank">creative design studio</a>&nbsp;and exhibition program in West Town, where he draws from his architectural training to create artistic, and often custom, domestic and commercial objects and materials with distinct urban patterns and themes.Recently, I sat down with Salkin to discuss his architectural background and the benefits of creative collaboration.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255541/eqba5umoyrw7uniagynu.jpg">Drawing studies. Photo by Nick Albertson&nbsp;CGN: Your background in architecture implies a tendency to work in a three dimensional format, however your mediums of choice tend to be flat, including digital sketches and wool rugs. What is your process when translating urban architectural inspiration into two dimensional mediums?&nbsp;David Salkin:&nbsp;As a child, I had a fascination for maps and architectural drawings because they gave me a way to "see" a place without physically being there. I grew up studying these flat representations, trying to imagine and "3Dify" them. Over time, I realized that two-dimensional space allows for other ways to understand rhythm and scale that aren’t as evident in the built environment. By thinking about architecture through the lens of surface design, I am looking to capture the patterns and spatial relationships that make cities what they are. It’s not about replicating the experience of three dimensions but about distilling it into a kind of visual code that reveals its underlying geometry — patterns, textures, and proportions — and bringing out the hidden rhythms of a place.&nbsp;I have come to think of my process as “breaking the grid.” It is the moment when I consciously step outside my comfort zone to reimagine and reconfigure the grid of a city to create new patterns that challenge the status quo. In practice, breaking the grid manifests in asymmetrical layouts, unexpected alignments, and dynamic compositions that draw the eye in new and intriguing ways. I experiment with overlapping elements, varied spacing, and irregular shapes, all while maintaining an underlying sense of cohesion and balance. My goal is to create designs that feel fresh and innovative yet still communicate effectively and resonate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255542/wgpd5mti40nyeiqudgze.jpg">&nbsp;CGN: Architecture and installation pieces are site-specific, offering a sense of exclusivity. How does this affect your creative practice when utilizing the physical gallery space?&nbsp;DS: It’s exactly that. The studio is the connection between the bespoke object and creative process. My space is open and intentionally inclusive—anyone can walk in and engage with me and the work. I chose my studio space intentionally – to be an active participant in a community of other creative people and programs at the 1709 gallery building. The physical space of my studio lets me experiment and play, grounding my work in the immediate surroundings. And because of my desire to be accessible and open, I like to believe I’m demonstrating a kind of generosity, where I share my interests with others, inviting them to interact with works that range from tactile pieces to conceptual installations.&nbsp;&nbsp;CGN: Your style leans towards modern and postmodernist art with a focus on flatness and geometry. What do you say to those who view modern architecture as the “death of detail”?&nbsp;DS: I think modern architecture and design are misunderstood if they're seen as lacking detail. Modernism, to me, is all about nuance and restraint. The detail is there; it just demands a different kind of attention. Look at the way patterns align or see the texture in a surface — these are intentional choices that speak volumes. Modernism, to me, is optimistic and outward-looking, relying on intentional subtleties that invite you to look closer. Every detail in a modern piece holds meaning without shouting, and that, to me, is where the beauty lies. By contrast, I find that postmodernism veers into irony, as if it's given up on earnestness, detracting from the authenticity of design.&nbsp;In terms of my own work, I think the richness lies in the tension between minimalism and intricacy. Geometric shapes and clean lines invite you to notice subtleties that might be overlooked in more ornate forms. When I strip a design to its essence, I am bound to make every choice a crucial one. And in the process, the detail becomes the experience of form itself rather than a superfluous element.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255542/ux3rpzoawskja2rsq6pg.jpg">&nbsp;CGN: What do you feel are the benefits of creative collaboration, especially in a practice like yours, which involves teamwork in many stages of the process?&nbsp;DS: Collaboration introduces fresh perspectives and expertise that I couldn’t achieve alone. I crave that shared energy, where ideas evolve through dialogue and hands-on exchange. Each person I work with —whether they’re an artisan, a fabricator, or another designer — adds layers to the work that make it richer and more intricate. For example, collaborating with master craftspeople gives me access to a level of material knowledge that’s invaluable. They help transform my designs into something beyond what I could create solo, embedding their own narratives and skills into each piece. As time goes on, I am more aware of the power of collaboration and look to find ways to make it a constant dynamic in my practice rather than episodic.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255543/qv6ta7gwjig5fw2yycx2.jpg">&nbsp;CGN: Do you have any advice for young artists beginning their professional practices?&nbsp;DS: My advice is to embrace the process of learning and don’t shy away from experimentation. Study everything, including disciplines outside your own. Often, the most rewarding work comes from taking risks, trying new techniques, and challenging conventional thinking. Be present, be curious, and engage with the world around you. Don’t get caught up in trends or in trying to perform for others — authenticity matters more than you think. Don’t get trapped in the digital space; instead, step out and experience things firsthand. Take time to connect, ask questions, and don’t rush through your work. Because when you focus on building relationships and engaging with other artists, mentors, and collaborators, the real magic happens and you create conditions to grow, adapt, and stay inspired.#&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.davidsalkin.com/" target="_blank">David Salkin Creative Surface Design</a>1709 West Chicago Avenue, #2A, Chicago, Illinois, 60622

CGN Insights: David Salkin, David Salkin Creative Surface Design

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255487/ilt8bz89ovdzscwfh5pb.png">By CGN Staff via PRCPS Lives is now&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://artistsinpublicschools.org/" target="_blank">Artists in Public Schools</a>!Since 2017 the organization, founded by Suzette Bulley, has partnered with&nbsp;80+ Chicago artists,&nbsp;reached over&nbsp;51,000 students,&nbsp;and worked alongside&nbsp;86 schools&nbsp;in&nbsp;61 neighborhoods&nbsp;to create art that reflects the resilience, diversity, and creativity of Chicago’s communities.The nonprofit's new name directly reflects what they aim to do best:For Artists: Offering paid residencies that empower local creatives to share their vision, build meaningful connections, and grow their practice.For Students: Transforming the classroom experience by cultivating confidence, self-expression, and connection through art.For Schools: Celebrating the unique identity of each school while fostering pride and community through collaborative art-making.The group mission is driven by the belief that many Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students still lack access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Artists in Public Schools bring's professional artists into the public schools through paid residencies, empowering the artists and students, alike, to co-create artwork that captures each school's unique history and present. Artists in Public Schools closes&nbsp;opportunity gaps in the nation’s fourth-largest school district, ensuring Chicago's young people have the chance to explore their potential and tell their story through art.As APS grows, they are advancing their mission to ensure the arts are not a privilege but a right and to help shape a future where every student, school, and artist has the chance to be seen, heard, and celebrated.<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cpslives.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3f6a10c14ffc74d748c865296&amp;id=f908c0b39a&amp;e=4fef97222b" target="_blank">Learn More</a><a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/news/2024/5/recording-a-day-in-the-life-of-cps-artists-in-schools" target="_blank">Read CGN's spring 2024 interview with Founder Suzette Bross Bulley</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255488/vpgkz5kisfu41gdnajoj.png">

CPS Lives is now Artists in Public Schools

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255447/hzax38fzspanoug4h9bd.jpg">3Arts team at the 2024 3Arts Awards Celebration from left to right: Mesha Arant, Cat Tager, Esther Grimm, Sidney Mori Garrett, and Taylor Roberts. Photo by Rankin Photography3Arts – Cat TagerThe&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.3arts.org/" target="_blank">3Arts</a>&nbsp;Board of Directors announces the appointment of Cat Tager to the role of Executive Director, effective on January 1, when she will succeed founding Executive Director Esther Grimm, who has led the organization for 23 years and will transition into the role of Executive Advisor through next March. A professional musician and experienced and passionate arts administrator, Cat served on the 3Arts board for ten years and subsequently joined the staff as Director of Development and Partnerships in 2022.&nbsp;3Arts also announced that Sidney Mori Garret has been promoted to the position of Director of Programs, beginning on January 1, after serving most recently as Interim Director of Programs.&nbsp;In early 2025, 3Arts will launch two job searches to fill the positions of Director of Development and Partnerships and Manager of Programs.To learn more about the leadership transition,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://xbbqkwbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00107VemiqlBWFuuOEF3U_Fh8Xt5ZVuawcXbB2zCWVqFhNr8KZWC1dAlfkFGHhAXTmjaSKXI6q_fOSbS5TAB0lmbxHufby3fs_ViLwZBu25lWdCgQnOVvQcj1hRCovfbb45pOV3zzP2Io7RhS_AkIHa1Y9-PXqPqF5RPQ9-_nJ0FNOM4I_zokY9KBFZ6Bc23kdp1IUrOzgpsfuWVnOogeRNPxWxcUoWbPY1tFPbQFjUg_K7X4zh6fHHVg==&amp;c=i2hOoK65-PAHSOs1TDhSmDR-3wc1ZxAsmG930Wxxl57K45uVom41Yw==&amp;ch=Qq5SDgPLpzbMEFBIR9eK-eFS1_A7vgHJIzZJnGvrTAd9dka0Owy7Bg==" target="_blank">read the full press release&nbsp;here.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255448/aqqpxneeiziln8j3lgvp.png">Mariela AcuñaHyde Park Art Center - Mariela Acuña<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.hydeparkart.org/" target="_blank">Hyde Park Art Center</a>&nbsp;Co-Directors Jeannette Tremblay Chambers and Aaron Rodgers announced the pomotion of Mariela Acuña to Director of Exhibitions and Residency Programs. Acuña’s new role was announced at the Art Center’s 85th Anniversary Gala (November 15, 2024) during remarks to community members, artists, and supporters. Acuña will assume her new role on November 25th, 2024.Chambers and Rodgers stated, "We are thrilled that Mariela is taking up the mantle of Director of Exhibitions and Residency Programs at Hyde Park Art Center. Having witnessed Mariela's exceptional contributions not only to the Art Center thus far, but also to the breadth of Chicago’s artistic landscape, we are confident she will guide our programs to their next echelons of success, building on the 20-year legacy of Allison Peters Quinn before her."Acuña is an art administrator and curator from San José, Costa Rica. As Exhibitions and Residency Manager at Hyde Park Art Center, she has led the Jackman Goldwasser Residency which supports local, national, and international artists and curators, taking a care-based approach to honing artistic practices and strengthening networks within the creative community. Acuña will continue to oversee the Art Center’s residencies, plus its publishing platform Green Lantern Press, and the Artists Run Chicago Fund, an innovative regranting initiative which has distributed over one million dollars to nearly 100 artist-run platforms since 2020. In her new role, Acuña will also oversee a program of 12 exhibitions each year at the Art Center.Acuña says, "I am so excited and deeply honored to take on the role of Director of Exhibitions and Residency Programs at Hyde Park Art Center. For me, this is a dream job, building upon Allison’s visionary work and expanding the impact of our exhibitions and residency programs to transform the lives and careers of countless artists in Chicago. I look forward to continuing to deepen our capacity to support artists in ways that only Hyde Park Art Center can, alongside my dear colleagues who are brilliant, talented, and generous.”&nbsp;Spudnik Press - Meg Duguid<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.spudnikpress.org/" target="_blank">Spudnik Press</a>&nbsp;announced the appointment of Meg Duguid as the organization’s Interim Executive Director.&nbsp;Duguid’s appointment comes after a search led by the Board of Directors in collaboration with Spudnik Press staff members and other members of the Spudnik Press community.&nbsp;“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Meg to our leadership team.” Says Board of Directors Chair, Patti Swanson. “Her visionary ideas, wealth of experience, and prior successful tenures at similar organizations provide the exact combination of skills we were looking for. We are excited to support her as she ushers Spudnik into a new era of growth and change.”&nbsp;As interim executive director, Duguid will lead the press after a long period of rebuilding and structural shifts. Upholding the organization’s commitment to accessibility, equity, and positive change, Duguid plans to grow the community’s membership as well as its outreach and partnerships across Chicago. She brings her leadership and development talents to facilitate the necessary growth of the organization to return to a place of stability. This position will provide the direction and structure to expand its reach and effectiveness to implement the press’s new mission and priorities.“I am ecstatic to be joining the team at Spudnik Press to help plan the future.” Duguid states&nbsp;“Print is such an amazing and accessible medium for conveying emotions, information, and imagery. Supporting artists and makers in their practices and businesses is central to Spudnik's ethos, and I am looking forward to providing platforms for artists to use their voices, imagine new worlds, and envision bold futures.”Duguid comes to Spudnik by way of Columbia College Chicago, where she worked for over a decade managing exhibitions and event spaces in a variety of roles. Duguid’s former colleagues described her as a phenomenal leader dedicated to making sure her community had ample opportunities to share their voice and be represented. Her creative fundraising talents and sharp budgetary skills helped build and fund numerous iconic projects along the Wabash Arts Corridor, developing one of the largest street art and public art collections of women artists and artists of color.&nbsp;

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