Posts Tagged ‘Studio Gang Architects’
The Art Institute of Chicago // Building: Inside Studio Gang Architects
Over 100 people packed into the Architecture and Design Gallery on the second floor of the Modern Wing for the final Archi-Salon on Saturday, February 2, 2013, which was moderated by Clare Lyster. The roundtable discussion invited a group of panelists and respondents to focus on outside research and its influences not typically associated within[...]
EXPO CHICAGO/2012 // Video Highlights
The inaugural edition of EXPO CHICAGO debuted at Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier in September. The four-day fair featured 120 leading international galleries and offered a curated blend of contemporary/modern art and design. Under the leadership of President and Director Tony Karman, EXPO CHICAGO featured a design-forward environment by the world-renowned Studio Gang Architects, led by Jeanne Gang.[...]
EXPO CHICAGO’s Inaugural Fair
EXPO CHICAGO, the international exposition of contemporary and modern art, brought over 120 of the top international galleries to open the fall season back at Navy Pier. We had a tremendously successful Vernissage which made $375,000 for the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago with over 3000 people in attendance including Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Our inaugural year[...]
EXPO CHICAGO/2012 Garners Widespread Enthusiasm
EXPO CHICAGO/2012 GARNERS WIDESPREAD ENTHUSIASM AND SUPPORT FROM DEALERS, COLLECTORS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS 27,000 People Attended the Inaugural Exposition EXPO CHICAGO Returns to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall September 19-22, 2013 (Chicago) EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art welcomed more than 27,000 people to the inaugural event that featured 120 exhibitors from around[...]
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[...]
Gordon Matta-Clark’s Celebrated Garbage Wall to Highlight Chicago River at EXPO CHICAGO
CHICAGO (August 7, 2012) – Garbage sourced directly from the Chicago, Illinois, Mississippi and Ohio Rivers will be used to create a high-profile installation for the inaugural EXPO CHICAGO, the International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art and Design, taking place at Navy Pier, September 20 – 23, 2012. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and gallerist[...]
Press Credentialing Now Available for EXPO CHICAGO
EXPO CHICAGO, the International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art and Design, now invites active media representatives to apply for press credentials. EXPO CHICAGO will host an exclusive list of the world’s premier galleries in Chicago September 20–23, 2012 in Festival Hall at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue. Chicago has a rich art fair legacy. It also[...]
Leviathan // An EXPO CHICAGO Partner
Leviathan, a proud partner of EXPO CHICAGO, is a Chicago-based design-focused production studio specializing in the creation of large-scale visual experiences across all media. Leviathan is excited for the opportunity to collaborate with Studio Gang Architects on what is sure to be an unprecedented interior environment design. For its contribution, Leviathan will create a large[...]
EXPO CHICAGO Diverse Programming and Special Events
On April 24, EXPO CHICAGO announced the official list of leading international dealers chosen by selection committee that will exhibit September 20-23, 2012 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 galleries. Read the complete[...]
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[...]
Jeanne Gang // Chicago Magazine’s Most Powerful Chicagoans
Congratulations to Jeanne Gang, on being named as one of Chicago Magazine’s “100 Most Powerful Chicagoans.” This impressive accomplishment recognizes Jeanne Gang as an outstanding architect, innovative urban planner and all around Chicago influencer. Jeanne Gang is the founder and principal of Chicago’s own Studio Gang Architects and a 2011 MacArthur Fellow. Gang is one of[...]
Crain’s Chicago Business // “Restoring Chicago’s Art-Show Rep”
EXPO CHICAGO was featured in an article by Crain’s Chicago Business: “Restoring Chicago’s Art-Show Rep.” The article alludes to the nostalgic and world-class art fairs that used to reign in Chicago, and shows confidence that EXPO CHICAGO is just the show to reimagine past success. President and Director, Tony Karman, “is trying to re-create the[...]