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EXPO ART WEEK // September 16 – 22, 2013
Designed to complement EXPO CHICAGO, EXPO ART WEEK is a citywide showcase of Chicago’s art and cultural community. Coordinated in collaboration with Chicago’s museums, cultural institutions, theatres, galleries, restaurants and retail establishments, EXPO ART WEEK will highlight numerous special events, exhibitions, performances and openings during the week of September 16 – 22, 2013. This focus[...]
Northern Trust Commits to a Presenting Sponsorship for EXPO CHICAGO/2013
EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art, is proud to announce that Northern Trust will be the presenting sponsor of the 2013 exposition. After an extremely successful partnership in 2012, Northern Trust, a leading provider of investment management; asset and fund administration; fiduciary and banking solutions for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide, is[...]
EXPO CHICAGO/2013 // Application Deadline
Building on the successful first edition, Chicago’s Navy Pier will once again host EXPO CHICAGO, the International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art, September 19–22, 2013. EXPO CHICAGO will maintain its ardent commitment to quality by limiting the number of participating galleries. With over 27,000 visitors in its inaugural year, the exposition is poised to draw an even larger[...]
MoCP // 1979:1 – 2012:21: Jan Tichy Works With the MoCP Collection
One year ago, artist Jan Tichy was commissioned by the Museum of Contemporary Photography to develop a project based on the museum’s permanent collection of nearly 11,000 artworks. As a member of the MoCP staff, I’ve watched the exhibition 1979:1 – 2012:21: Jan Tichy Works With the MoCP Collection develop into a elegant installation that spans[...]
EXPO CHICAGO/2012 // Highlights
The inaugural EXPO CHICAGO debuted at Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier last weekend. This four day art event featured 120 leading international galleries and offered a curated blend of contemporary/modern art and design. Produced by Art Expositions, LLC under the leadership of President and Director Tony Karman, EXPO CHICAGO featured a design-forward interior environment by the world[...]
EXPO CHICAGO/2012 Gallery Interviews
EXPO CHICAGO, the Inaugural International Exposition of Modern/Contemporary Art & Design, debuted September 20-23, 2012 at Chicago’s Navy Pier. Don’t miss our interviews with some of the fair’s participating galleries. EXPO CHICAGO/2012 Opening Night Benefit with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Vernissage Chicago gallerist Rhona Hoffman of Rhona Hoffman Gallery Jim Dempsey of Chicago[...]
EXPO CHICAGO // An Interview with Tony Karman
This week, the art world’s glitterati will descend upon Chicago for a new contemporary art fair: Expo Chicago, The International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art& Design. Occupying Navy Pier’s colossal Festival Hall, the fair showcases a selection of top tier galleries—capped at 100—from around the globe. Also included are EXPOSURE, a section comprising younger galleries; IN/SITU, a[...]
EXPO CHICAGO & Chicago Loop Alliance // IN/SITU in the Loop
IN/SITU in the Loop EXPO CHICAGO and Chicago Loop Alliance Opening reception Inland Steel Building lobby 77 S. Dearborn Thursday, Sept. 6th from 5-8pm Public Hours: 10-6pm weekdays Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) showcases large-scale installations from the international art and design exposition EXPO CHICAGO/2012 at its Pop-Up Art Loopspace in the iconic Inland Steel Building lobby (77 S. Dearborn).[...]
Stephen Daiter Gallery // Collateral Damage
The subtitle of the current show at the Stephen Daiter Gallery, Collateral Damage, is The Human Face of War, but an equally appropriate title might be Humanity in Spite of War. Out of some of the most violent and horrific moments, the four photographers whose work is exhibited in this show draw empathetic attention to[...]
EXPO CHICAGO/2012 Announces Exhibitors for EXPOSURE
EXPO CHICAGO/2012, the International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art and Design, proudly announces the following list of international exhibitors that will participate in EXPOSURE, a section of the fair devoted to younger galleries, September 20-23 in Festival Hall at Navy Pier. Designed to bring a vital energy to the inaugural exposition, the galleries in EXPOSURE will[...]
EXPO CHICAGO Announces 2012 Exhibitor List
The inaugural EXPO CHICAGO, the International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art and Design, proudly announces the following list of premier galleries that will exhibit September 20-23 in Festival Hall at Navy Pier. Produced by Art Expositions, LLC under the leadership of President and Director Tony Karman, the new fair debuts with an impressive list of leading[...]
Men’s Book Chicago // The Visionary
Tony Karman sets out to put Chicago back on top of the contemporary art world with his new fair. | By Matt Lee | Photography by John McArthur | Chicago owes Tony Karman a big thank you. A 30-year veteran of the Chicago arts scene and former director of Art Chicago, Karman is the founder[...]
EXPO CHICAGO Announces IN/SITU
EXPO CHICAGO, the International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art and Design, is proud to announce IN/SITU, a key component of the exposition’s innovative artistic programming. IN/SITU provides the opportunity for exhibitors to showcase large-scale installations, site-specific and performative works by select international artists. Situated throughout EXPO CHICAGO’s expansive floor, IN/SITU will provide a dynamic itinerary that[...]
EXPO CHICAGO/2012 Announces EXPOSURE
EXPO CHICAGO/2012, the International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art and Design, is proud to announce, EXPOSURE, a limited section of international contemporary galleries with visionary programming. Application deadline is March 30, 2012. Designed to be an important component of the fair, EXPOSURE affords up to twenty (20) galleries, in business up to five years, the opportunity to showcase[...]
EXPO CHICAGO to Team with Artspace
EXPO CHICAGO, the International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art and Design, today announced a partnership with Artspace.com, the leading online marketplace for contemporary art. Artspace will provide an online platform for participating exhibitors to showcase works at the fair, as well as an opportunity for collectors to preview the art, plan their visits, purchase tickets and[...]
David Zwirner // On Kawara
EXPO CHICAGO is proud to present David Zwirner as an exhibiting gallery for our September 2012 debut. David Zwirner is a contemporary art gallery that is home to innovative, singular and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. David Zwirner focuses on historically relevant work by a diverse and distinctive group of artists.[...]
Sean Kelly Gallery // Peter Liversidge: Where We Begin
EXPO CHICAGO is proud to present Sean Kelly Gallery as an exhibiting gallery for our September 2012 debut. Sean Kelly Gallery holds a prestigious reputation for diverse, intellectually driven, unconventional exhibitions. The Gallery has shown a continuing commitment to exhibiting important and challenging contemporary art. Sean Kelly Gallery presents Peter Liversidge’s premiere exhibition with the[...]
Rhona Hoffman Gallery // Robert Overby
EXPO CHICAGO is proud to present Rhona Hoffman Gallery as an exhibiting gallery for our September 2012 debut. Rhona Hoffman Gallery specializes in international contemporary art in all medias, and art that is conceptually, formally, or socio-politically based. The gallery is active in the Chicago arts community, and gives exposure to young and emerging artists[...]
Museum of Contemporary Art // The Language of Less (Then and Now)
The Museum of Contemporary Art is currently featuring The Language of Less (Then and Now), an exhibition running through March 18, 2012. This exhibit is inspired by the MCA’s interest in Minimalist and post-Minimalist work from the 1960s and 1970s. The exhibition is divided into two different parts, each with a roster of internationally recognized[...]
Smart Museum of Art // Viktor Koretsky: Vision and Communism
The Smart Museum of Art presents Vision and Communism, an exhibition running through January 22, 2012. Soviet artist and designer Viktor Koretsky creates aggressive and emotionally charged images that work to articulate a Communist vision of the world in stark contrast to conventional or Western propaganda. Koretsky’s work seeks to create emotional connections between Soviet[...]
An Exclusive EXPO CHICAGO 2012 Preview
A new international art exposition will debut in September 2012 at Chicago’s Navy Pier, designed to showcase Chicago as a preeminent international art fair destination. The kickoff event takes place Monday, November 14, 2011 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall B, 600 East Grand Avenue. This event marks the announcement of[...]
MDW Art Fair: Fall Showcase
Last weekend the Chicago contemporary art scene gathered to experience the fall showcase of the MDW Art Fair. Hosted at Mckinley Park’s GeoLofts. The MDW Art Fair was a collection of solo and duo exhibitions curated by small not-for-profits, artist-run spaces and independent galleries. Organized by the Public Media Institute, Lumpen, Roots & Culture, threewalls[...]
Announcing EXPO CHICAGO 2012
Next autumn, we welcome you to discover EXPO CHICAGO – the inaugural international exposition of contemporary and modern art and design. EXPO CHICAGO debuts September 20 –23, 2012 in Festival Hall at Navy Pier, produced by the newly formed Art Expositions LLC under the leadership of President and Director Tony Karman. The new art fair[...]