<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1782163350/aduxwb3mycebofqcliov.jpg"> Via PR The Design Museum of Chicago has announced the appointment of&nbsp;David Salkin&nbsp;as its new Executive Director, ushering in a new chapter for the institution as it continues its mission to connect communities through design and foster greater appreciation for the creative forces shaping everyday life.Salkin brings a deep commitment to Chicago’s creative community and a passion for advancing the visibility and impact of design across the city and beyond.“I’m so eager to help better understand, promote, and foster Chicago’s diverse and varied design talents and ecosystems,” said Salkin. “I’m especially grateful to be able to work with my new colleagues, board members, interns, volunteers, collaborators, and supporters to help people see the creativity, intention, and possibility embedded in the world around them.”Salkin also recognized the contributions of founding Executive Director&nbsp;Tanner Woodford, whose leadership established the museum as a vital platform for design education, civic engagement, and creative dialogue.“Thank you, Tanner Woodford, for building something so special,” Salkin said. “I’m honored to lead the Design Museum of Chicago in its next direction.”As he begins his tenure, Salkin welcomes engagement from Chicago’s design community and beyond.The Design Museum of Chicago is dedicated to making design accessible to all through exhibitions, programs, and public initiatives that demonstrate how design shapes culture, communities, and daily life.

Design Museum of Chicago Announces David Salkin as Executive Director

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1781729195/yb3vqfcs3ldgf0ggopeq.png"> Via PR The Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour returns this summer, marking its 20th year of connecting visitors with the galleries, artists, and cultural institutions that make Bronzeville one of Chicago's most significant arts destinations. Held on the third Friday of each month from June through September, the free event invites guests to explore the neighborhood aboard a double-decker bus while experiencing exhibitions, live entertainment, and community programming. Since its founding, the Trolley Tour has served as a gateway to Bronzeville's rich artistic and cultural landscape, highlighting the neighborhood's legacy as a center of Black creativity, entrepreneurship, and cultural life. Over the past two decades, the tour has become a beloved summer tradition, drawing residents and visitors alike to discover the district's galleries, studios, and historic cultural sites. Dates:&nbsp;June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sep 18Time:&nbsp;6–9 PMFor more information, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bronzevilleartdistrict.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bronzevilleartdistrict.com/</a>

Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour Celebrates 20 Years

CGN received the following message from GRAY upon the passing of David Hockney. The gallery will open an exhibition, <a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/david-hockney-the-moon-room" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">David Hockney: The Moon Room</a>, on July 10 in West Town. # <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1781284704/ahl51od7wis8aytx9ow1.jpg"> We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of David Hockney, an artist who produced some of the most vivid and influential works of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, driven by boundless curiosity and defying conventions throughout his seven-decade career. He passed away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, 1 month short of his 89th birthday. It seems almost a miracle to me that from what I imagine was the dark North of coal dust covered, postwar England emerged one of the brightest burning spirits we have ever known. I met David Hockney in 1982 during preparation for the gallery’s first exhibition with him—his then newly created photographic collages—works which, 40 years later, still impress with their complexity and provocation. The dashing, curious, well-read blond with quick wit and devastating talent as a draughtsman nevertheless captured my imagination most with his frank exhortation that the real dream was rather simple—to be fortunate enough to be able to wake each day, go to the studio, and do just exactly as he wished. I visited David many times over the next 45 years. The funniest was being driven by him through the Santa Monica Mountains, listening to Verdi at full volume while he described how the music and the curves would shape his set and costume designs, then in the works. Every studio visit was magical, but perhaps the most memorable was one in his Pembroke Studio around 2015, when, just the two of us together, he opened up about life, his loves, and his disappointments.&nbsp;At every other time, humor and stoicism always masked his expressions of sadness, but not that day when he indulged himself for a little while. I am so grateful to have been his friend and to have merited his trust. His work inspires me and fills me with joy.&nbsp;- Paul Gray Born in 1937 in Bradford, England, Hockney gained notoriety at the age of 25 after refusing to submit a life-drawing assignment and written essay to the Royal College of Art, saying his work should be judged on its own merit. The school, which initially withheld his diploma, changed its regulations, and also awarded Hockney that year’s Gold Medal. Hockney quickly became one of the defining and most singular figures of the Pop Art movements in both Europe and the United States. In the late 1960s, Hockney relocated to California and established himself as a prolific figurative and landscape artist. He is perhaps best recognized for the works he produced there: brightly colored, large-scale, evocative images of the Southern California lifestyle, as well as domestic, intimate portraits of his friends, family, and lovers. He joined GRAY in 1982 and was featured in sixteen solo and group exhibitions with the gallery. Hockney’s works are notable for their quietness of subject, exploration of space, and subtle reduction of form, while always containing a masterful control of vibrant color. Throughout his career, Hockney worked in a wide variety of media, including painting, drawing, collage, photography, and printmaking, often utilizing emerging technologies of the time, such as fax machines, laser photocopiers, iPads, and other digital instruments.&nbsp;He is also the author of several books, perhaps most notably&nbsp;Secret Knowledge: Rediscovering the Lost Techniques of the Old Masters&nbsp;(2001, Thames &amp; Hudson), in which he explored how optics and optical perspective have, since the Renaissance, radically influenced how we see and think. Hockney had solo exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Portrait Gallery, London, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Whitney Museum of Art, New York, among many others. He received numerous awards and honors, including the first Annual Award of Achievement from the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art, Los Angeles; a Lorenzo de Medici Lifetime Career Award from the Florence Biennale; and nine honorary degrees from institutions worldwide. In 1997, he was made a Companion of Honour from the British and Commonwealth Order for his outstanding achievement in the arts. Hockney’s work can be found in numerous distinguished public collections around the world, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York; Museum of Fine Arts Boston; the Art Institute of Chicago; the National Portrait Gallery and the Tate in London; and the Getty and LACMA in Los Angeles, among many others. Working with David Hockney has been an extraordinary honor and pleasure for us at GRAY.

GRAY Shares News that Gallery Artist David Hockney Has Died at Age 88

Via PR The <a href="https://scaaic.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Society for Contemporary Art</a> is pleased to announce the acquisition of&nbsp;Where the energy comes from, connected&nbsp;(2025)&nbsp;by Jana Euler, which will be gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago's permanent collection. The work was selected by SCA members at the 2026 Annual Meeting and Acquisition Vote held on June 4, 2026. The&nbsp;2026 SCA&nbsp;Exhibition&nbsp;remains on view in Gallery 294 of the Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago through August 31, 2026. We encourage members and visitors to stop by and see the selected work alongside the other acquisition considerations.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1781284811/yajjlkdzkdbgdcuaqtk0.jpg" width="564">Jana EulerWhere the energy comes from, connected,&nbsp;2025&nbsp;Acrylic on canvas&nbsp;285.8 x 175.3 cm (112 1/2 x 69 in.)&nbsp; Since the mid 2000s, German artist Jana Euler has developed a heterogeneous body of work that probes painting’s social, material, and historical frameworks. Working within a tradition of German painters who have challenged painting’s conventions while simultaneously expanding the medium, Euler engages the legacy of figures such as Gerhard Richter and Martin Kippenberger, for whom painting operates as a critical system and a tool for addressing broader social realities. Euler embraces painting’s histories and hierarchies even as she exposes and distorts them, making visible the structures of taste, power, and circulation that shape the art world and global capital.&nbsp; Jana Euler’s&nbsp;Where the energy comes from, connected&nbsp;(2025) depicts the electrical outlet that powers Greene Naftali Gallery’s WiFi router in its ground floor gallery, which Euler took notice of during a site visit for her 2025–26 exhibition, The center does not fold. The outlet’s features are doubly charged—with networks of art world politics (they echo the infrastructure of their own presentation) and anthropomorphic analogy (they appear almost as a face with its mouth filled by a white electrical cable). In the exhibition’s press release, Euler refers to the work as a “portrait” and grants it further personality: “I liked the frightened eyes, the association of a pacifier it evoked in me, and the combination of the two: a picture that is plugged in, constantly connected yet very alone, staring fearfully into the exhibition space.”&nbsp;

Society for Contemporary Art Announces 2026 Acquisition

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780524976/q7rcxve0t8u93mwxt1dl.png">Carole A. Feuerman By CGN Staff Chicago's Magnificent Mile is once again serving as an outdoor gallery, this time with 10 monumental sculptures by artist Carole A. Feuerman installed along Michigan Avenue from the Wrigley Building north toward Oak Street. The exhibition,&nbsp;Monuments of Stillness, opened June 2 and will remain on view through November. The installation was officially unveiled during a public opening at the Wrigley Building plaza attended by Feuerman and Chicago art dealer Arica Hilton of Hilton Contemporary, which organized the exhibition. Visitors strolling the avenue this summer will love the accessibility of Feuerman's hyper-realistic works and they should keep an eye out for the sculptures, which appear at several locations between the Chicago River and Oak Street Beach. The works vary in size, material and presentation, from painted figures of swimmers and sunbathers to polished bronze pieces. One of the most eye-catching sculptures features a swimmer perched atop a highly polished sphere, an image that inevitably brings to mind Anish Kapoor's&nbsp;Cloud Gate, the globally recognized Chicago landmark better known as "the Bean." <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780524977/u5e5ky7pzhjuvwutcfz9.png">Carole A. Feuerman, The Diver Recognized as one of the pioneers of superrealism, Feuerman has&nbsp;exhibited&nbsp;internationally for more than five decades. Her sculptures have appeared at the Eiffel Tower during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, on Park Avenue and in Central Park in New York, at the Venice Biennale, the Beijing Biennale&nbsp;(where she received First Prize)&nbsp;and in major museums and public spaces throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. The display is the latest public art installation to line Michigan Avenue, following a series of outdoor exhibitions that have become familiar attractions for Chicagoans and visitors alike. The free exhibition recalls public exhibitions of Chicago's past just in time for renewed tourism downtown this year, offering a reason for residents and visitors to explore one of Chicago's most travelled corridors through the fall. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780524977/w1zu1nrvypcrairja31p.png">Carole A. Feuerman, Brooke with Beach Ball Details at <a href="https://hiltoncontemporary.com/exhibitions/carole-feuerman-monuments-of-stillness/?utm_campaign=website&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=sendgrid.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hilton Contemporary </a>

Swimmers Take Up Residence on Michigan Ave. This Summer

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780430048/wn3ralls7ixquiagpwqo.jpg">Paula Karoline Kamps02.12.1990 † 05.16.2026 CGN heard the news that German-born, Chicago-connected artist Paula Kamps has died.We received and are sharing the following message from M. LeBlanc Gallery, where Kamps made her solo gallery debut in 2021. It is with deep sadness to share the news that German artist Paula Kamps has passed, at the age of 36.&nbsp;&nbsp;Paula Kamps was an artist of rare sensitivity.From 2019-2024, M. LeBlanc&nbsp;represented Paula’s works, exhibiting her paintings in numerous group exhibitions and art fairs, as well as mounting two solo exhibitions here in Chicago.&nbsp;Paula made an extraordinary impact during her time in the city, touching the lives of many people in our community and the numerous students she advised during her time at the School Of The Art Institute of Chicago.The gallery extends our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, collaborators, and colleagues, as well as to those who had the privilege of working closely with her throughout her life.&nbsp; ﻿And the bitter taste of the irony of analysis and reflection on time: everything as it is now, will be different tomorrow.In a year from now? I do not need to do much to keep people and conditions coming into my life that make everything that happened before, happen again.How conditional insight is. Because the contents will change. Conversely, that also means I will be able to play my game of wanting understanding to the last day.- Paula Kamps,&nbsp;Desire | Delivery&nbsp;, 2019, Kunstverein Heppenheim <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780430049/epfbl6ldyz7zgug4ha5j.jpg">Paula Kamps,&nbsp;Petals of Dream (A Witch’s Potion)&nbsp;(2023), 150 x 120 cm (59 x 47.25 in) Paula Kamps&nbsp;(German, b. 1990 in Bergisch Gladbach in Nord Rhein-Westphalia) lived&nbsp;and worked&nbsp;between Chicago and Düsseldorf. Kamps graduated as a Meisterschülerin from Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in 2016, having studied under Tomma Abts and Elizabeth Peyton. Recent solo exhibitions include&nbsp;My Neighbor's Flowers&nbsp;at Galerie Chrisine Mayer, Munich (2026),&nbsp;Cold Customs&nbsp;at eastcontemporary, Milan (2022);&nbsp;Shoot The Moon&nbsp;at Mou Projects, Hong Kong (2022);&nbsp;Rain Or Shine&nbsp;at M. LeBlanc, Chicago (2021);&nbsp;At The Pawn Shop&nbsp;at sans titre, Paris (2021), and&nbsp;Ganze Tage In Den Bäumen&nbsp;at Kunstverein Heppenheim (2019). Her work was shown in group exhibitions at Galería Heinrich Ehrhardt, Madrid (2023); Good Weather, North Little Rock (2023); M. LeBlanc, Chicago (2022); David Zwirner’s Platform (online) (2022); sans titre, Paris (2022); NÉVÉ, Los Angeles (2022); LVH, London (2021); Andrea Festa Fine Art, Rome (2021); SLICE, Ufer Studios, Berlin (2020); Amelchenko, New York (2019); Carbon12, Dubai (2018) and at Kunstverein Reutlingen (2018). Kamps published much of her poetry in the form of artist's books, her last,&nbsp;a leporello titled&nbsp;Mistress Of Good Advice,&nbsp;was self-published during her residency at the Ox-Bow School Of Art in Saugatuck, MI.&nbsp; ﻿

Artist Paula Kamps Has Died at 36

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780430039/i9oe1hhjs8wzj7zh3khe.png"> By CGN Staff As the official opening of the Obama Presidential Center draws closer, the Obama Foundation announced the first slate of public programming for the Center, focused on a free three-day Grand Opening Weekend celebration across the Jackson Park campus. The inaugural weekend, June 19–21, will feature live music and dance performances, family art-making activities, food vendors, talks, sports programming, guided tours, and presentations connected to the Center’s commissioned artists and public art installations. Additional summer programming includes the “You Are America” series tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary, garden gatherings, wellness programs, youth initiatives with After School Matters, and ongoing talks and performances throughout the season. As CGN explored this spring in “Art at The Obama Center: Raising the Future of Art and Possibility,” the Center’s ambitious art program positions the campus as a cultural destination as much as a presidential institution, with commissions by artists including Julie Mehretu, Carrie Mae Weems, Mark Bradford, Maya Lin, Richard Hunt, and many others. Read the feature <a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/art-at-the-obama-center-raising-the-future-of-art-and-possibility" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public June 19, 2026. Additional programming and registration information will be released at <a href="https://obama.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">obama.org</a>.

Obama Presidential Center Announces Grand Opening Weekend Celebrations

<h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429977/ocxjhppb6fc9ihmzujj3.jpg"></h3><h3> </h3><h3>MoCP and Artists in Public Schools Partner with ART on theMART</h3> In celebration of citywide arts organizations and their partnerships with Chicago Public Schools, ART on THE MART's May 21-31 evening program will feature two projections, one by Colleen Plumb and Teerath Majumder for Art, Activism, Policy, Power with MoCP, and another screening by&nbsp;<a href="https://mocp.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e4250b7536dc23e9352b28ee&amp;id=f858040dfa&amp;e=d76e1da35a" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">Sage Lin, artist-in-residence with Artists in Public Schools</a>. Projections will be on view May 21-31, Thursday through Sunday, beginning at 8:30 pm and visible from the Chicago River and riverwalk.&nbsp; To learn more about ART on THE MART events and summer viewing schedule, visit their website at&nbsp;<a href="https://mocp.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e4250b7536dc23e9352b28ee&amp;id=ae6fe6a224&amp;e=d76e1da35a" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">artonthemart.com</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429977/nzjtnefy89pi4lcfluhc.png"><h3> </h3><h3>The Block Announces Gift of 14 Photographs</h3> The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University has received a major gift of fourteen photographs by internationally acclaimed artist&nbsp;<a href="https://northwestern.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=904f932038284b4d9eea69636&amp;id=36d618b25c&amp;e=64540e863b" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);" target="_blank">Fazal Sheikh</a>, given by the artist in honor of Interim President and President Emeritus of Northwestern University Henry Bienen and Leigh Bienen, senior lecturer emerita at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. <a href="https://nublockmuseum.blog/2026/05/14/the-block-museum-of-art-announces-gift-of-fourteen-photographs-by-fazal-sheikh-honoring-henry-and-leigh-bienen/?utm_source=Block+Museum+of+Art%2C+Northwestern+University&amp;utm_campaign=8734571359-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_9_27_2021_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_a04c98ee9f-8734571359-309155557&amp;mc_cid=8734571359&amp;mc_eid=64540e863b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Details</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429978/ocd9qzvjuf45xyhhengf.png"> <h3>MCA's Tuesdays on the Terrace Return</h3> Jun 16–Aug 25Tuesdays on the Terrace kicks off its 27th season on June 16, featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=18722985ae&amp;e=95b957c616" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">Sir&nbsp;Kahil El’Zabar with The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble</a>! Get complimentary tickets in advance for expedited access to the MCA's backyard and first dibs on the best picnic spots. Tickets are limited and will be released every Wednesday at noon for the following week’s performance, starting June 10. Release reminders will be made on social media and via email. If tickets sell out online, try the standby lane <a href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=dc2835a0cf&amp;e=95b957c616" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">become a member</a>. Members receive expedited entry for yourself and as many guests as their membership allows. <a href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=eecd117450&amp;e=95b957c616" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VIEW SCHEDULE</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429979/jwc7e32n3q628pvumawl.png"> <h3>New Installation “Body of Water” Coming to WNDR This June</h3> Studio Nawa, WNDR’s top selection from the Artist Call initiative earlier this year is underway to debut their new installation&nbsp;“Body of Water” on June 6, 2026A&nbsp;Body of Water&nbsp;invites visitors to inhabit the layered depths of Lake Michigan, transforming scientific measurements of the lakebed into an immersive spatial environment. Visitors move through the installation - walking between suspended layers, pausing, or sitting on cushions - gradually descending into a volumetric cross-section of the lake.The installation will be present at WNDR for six months, as part of WNDR’s new rotating artist collective program <a href="https://www.wndrmuseum.com/installations/chicago" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Details</a>

CGN Art World Recap: May 22, 2026

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429935/ngfdycqfjbudmdoi6jd1.jpg"> By CGN Staff Entrepreneur Heiji Choy Black and artist Theaster Gates are launching a new hospitality experience at Chicago’s Stony Island Arts Bank with the debut of Han Cha, a Korean-inspired high tea salon, and Yunomi, a companion cocktail bar rooted in Japanese ceramic traditions. Opening June 5, the concepts transform the South Side cultural landmark into an immersive destination where tea culture, art, craft, and hospitality intersect. Han Cha will offer a prix fixe tea service inspired by East Asian tea traditions and British high tea, while Yunomi will serve cocktails and spirits in handcrafted ceramic vessels created by Gates’s studio. The project marks a new chapter for the Stony Island Arts Bank, one of Gates’s most celebrated civic and cultural spaces, known for exhibitions, artist residencies, and preservation of major Black cultural archives including the Johnson Publishing Company collection and Frankie Knuckles archive. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429935/ynhbdmheuit1yrqzrwcb.jpg"> “Heiji Choy Black is one of Chicago’s great culture-makers,” Gates said. “Han Cha and Yunomi are reflections on hospitality, beauty, and ceremony. We hope people come to the South Side, spend time together, and experience one of the most compelling cultural spaces Chicago has to offer.” Former Momotaro pastry chef Jessica Vasquez and partner Marguerite Singson will serve as Han Cha’s inaugural visiting chefs. Beverage offerings will include teas from Chicago-based Spirit Tea and cocktails featuring locally crafted spirits from Judson &amp; Moore and Half Acre Beer Co. Han Cha and Yunomi open by reservation June 5, 2026, at the <a href="https://stonyislandartsbank.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago</a>.

Heiji Choy Black and Theaster Gates Launch New High Tea and Cocktail Experience at Stony Island Arts Bank

By CGN Staff, Art + spring festivity + crazy candy creations is the Racine Art Museum's annual RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition art contest in a nutshell. RAM announced that thousands of guests visited the museum during the three-week run of&nbsp;<a href="https://ramart.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=286bbfcd21ba3ead3b774ac22&amp;id=34f7dce65d&amp;e=fdf4080af0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026</a>&nbsp;and made the "almost-impossible decision of choosing their favorite piece." Art-submissions often nod to current events, and this year after tallying more than 2,600 votes, RAM announced the winner of the coveted&nbsp;PEEPle’s Choice Award, Nancy Costello and Dave Strickland, for&nbsp;Peepal Conclave. Their piece wasn’t the only contender though. RAM also revealed the runners-up for PEEPle’s Choice:<ul><li>Second place: Laura and Steve Grayson,&nbsp;The Peepeux Tapestry: An Epic Bunny Adventure</li><li>Third place: Brittany Stalker,&nbsp;PEEPachu, I Choose You!</li><li>Fourth place: Addi Cooke, Hailey Cooke, Nana Julie Swanson, Auntie Jojo, Baba Del Swanson, and Auntie Hannah,&nbsp;The Three Little Peeps</li><li>Fifth place: Dawn Carillo and Michelle Kieweg,&nbsp;A Day at the Market</li></ul> <a href="https://ramart.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=286bbfcd21ba3ead3b774ac22&amp;id=0feb63c9c9&amp;e=fdf4080af0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429619/wszexlf836jevtczrvbm.jpg" height="auto" width="313.5"></a> If you were unable to visit the exhibition in person, you can still experience it from the comfort of home through a&nbsp;<a href="https://ramart.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=286bbfcd21ba3ead3b774ac22&amp;id=9011c4b7fa&amp;e=fdf4080af0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">virtual tour on RAM’s YouTube channel</a>. If you’re interested in submitting a piece to be a future PEEPle’s Choice contender, stay tuned to RAM's newsletter and social media channels to be the first to know about next year’s sweet exhibition.

Racine Art Museum Announces 2026 PEEPS Winner

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1776203157/pxun6r1q9zeswfo2zf9y.jpg">A detail view of the installation of painted stained glass by artist Julie Mehretu By CGN Staff The Obama Foundation has announced the final group of major artist commissions for the Obama Presidential Center, set to open June 19 on Chicago’s South Side. The newly revealed artists—Njideka Akunyili Crosby, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Jeffrey Gibson, Rashid Johnson, Hugo McCloud, Martin Puryear, Lorna Simpson, and Norman Teague—will contribute large-scale, site-specific works across the 19.3-acre campus. The commissions expand an already robust roster of artists and underscore the Center’s mission to integrate art into civic life. Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation, emphasized that the artworks are intended to “deepen visitors’ curiosity and inspiration,” while reflecting shared values and encouraging community engagement. Installed throughout gathering spaces, exhibition areas, and outdoor environments, the works draw on a wide range of materials and cultural references—from Indigenous drum-making traditions to Afro-Asian Cuban symbolism and conceptual photography. Together, they embed narratives of place, identity, and collective memory into the daily experience of the Center. Highlights include a layered portrait of President and Mrs. Obama by Njideka Akunyili Crosby; María Magdalena Campos-Pons’ immersive interpretation of the White House Rose Garden; and Martin Puryear’s monumental sculpture Bending the Arc, inspired by the legacy of John Lewis and the ongoing pursuit of justice. Rashid Johnson’s mosaic Broken Men and Jeffrey Gibson’s politically charged installation Yet With a Steady Beat further explore themes of community and cultural expression. Chicago-based designer Norman Teague contributes a series of sculptural wooden benches rooted in South Side traditions, while Lorna Simpson’s atmospheric “Ice” work and Hugo McCloud’s layered painting reflect on memory, landscape, and personal history.“These artists…showcase the depth and breadth of President and Mrs. Obama’s commitment to public art,” said Dr. Louise Bernard, founding director of the Center’s museum, noting that the works will transform public spaces into sites of “reflection, joy, and connection.” The Obama Presidential Center will include a museum, library, garden, athletic facilities, and public programming spaces. Its art program—featuring more than 30 artists in total—continues the Obamas’ vision of the “People’s House,” extending their White House legacy of cultural openness and public engagement into a new civic landmark. More info at <a href="https://obama.org/visit/grand-opening/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Obama.org</a>

Obama Presidential Center Announces Final Major Artist Commissions

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1775670246/jyceod0gd0nkivw8wkxh.jpg">Photos by CGN By CGN Staff The sixth edition of the <a href="https://chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chicago Architecture Biennial</a>, SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change, wrapped up earlier this year and marked a significant evolution for the international exhibition—extending beyond traditional venues into public spaces across Chicago and broadening access to architecture, design, and civic dialogue. Organizers report millions of engagement opportunities citywide, underscoring the Biennial’s growing reach and impact. A forthcoming catalogue, set for release this summer, will document the full scope of installations, programs, and global perspectives that shaped this milestone edition. While the Biennial has concluded, its influence continues through reinstalled works, ongoing conversations, and new initiatives still to come. By the numbers: The Biennial brought together 100+ artists and designers from 30+ countries, with 80+ installations presented in partnership with 86 organizations. Additional programming included 30+ partner exhibitions and 90+ public programs across Chicago. Digital engagement reached 7,700+ Bloomberg Connects users and 12,000+ onsite QR scans. A catalogue documenting the full scope of SHIFT will be released this summer. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1775670247/kogdlo4imksirha9yqub.jpg"> CAB Currently on View Latinitudes: A Collection of Modern Latin Architecture April 2–July 18 | Graham Foundation Featuring more than 100 photographs by Leonardo Finotti, Latinitudes surveys modern architecture across 12 Latin American cities. Curated by Michelle Jean de Castro, the exhibition continues the Biennial’s focus on Latin American architecture.

Chicago Architecture Biennial’s “SHIFT” Announces Final Numbers

<h3>DePaul Faculty, Artists Put Pressure On University To Save Art Museum</h3> DePaul professors, students and community members are calling on the university to save its art museum after administrators abruptly&nbsp;<a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/26/depaul-art-museum-closing-in-june-its-a-huge-loss/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">announced their decision to close the Lincoln Park institution last month</a>. In&nbsp;<a href="https://openletter.earth/letter-opposing-the-closing-of-dpam-f02e5d5a?limit=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">an open letter</a>&nbsp;penned by philosophy professor Sean Kirkland and fellow faculty, thousands of DePaul community members, artists, curators and more signed on to oppose the museum’s closure. Since its publication Feb. 28, the letter has received nearly 3,800 signatures. <a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/20/depaul-faculty-artists-put-pressure-on-university-to-save-art-museum/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Via Block Club Chicago</a><h3> </h3> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429267/fzxqdnysyf3qqjfaljop.jpg">Alyssa Quinlan<h3> </h3><h3>Alyssa Quinlan, Former CEO of Freeman's Auctions Moves to Northern Trust</h3> Northern Trust announced: "We’re pleased to announce that <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssaquinlan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(10, 102, 194);" target="_blank">Alyssa Quinlan</a> has joined Northern Trust Wealth Management as Head of Advisor Relationships &amp; Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Alyssa will lead our strategy for engaging with professional advisors, strengthening collaboration with key law, accounting and advisory firms across our global platform. Bringing 25 years of experience across wealth management, private banking and fine art, Alyssa will also partner with The Northern Trust Institute to help establish an art advisory practice, expanding our ability to advise clients on tangible personal property. We’re excited to welcome Alyssa and look forward to the impact she’ll have as we continue to deepen our advisor ecosystem." <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429268/jxslwbv72qgohic9llcx.png">Esme food images – L-R, clockwise:&nbsp;Watermelon, Clay, Dover Sole <h3>Esmé Announces Latest Artist Collaboration</h3> <a href="https://www.esmechicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">Esmé</a>, the renowned, MICHELIN-starred, mission-driven restaurant from husband-wife team&nbsp;Chef Jenner Tomaska&nbsp;and&nbsp;Katrina Bravo&nbsp;has partnered with the acclaimed Southern-born, self-taught painter, sculptor and entrepreneur,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleylongshoreart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">Ashley Longshore</a>, for their newest menu and multi-sensory dining experience. The menu features favorite dishes offered throughout the last five years at Esmé – such as&nbsp;Mother of Pearls, with Japanese white sweet potato and kombu ice cream served within a custom Mother of Pearl bowl, crafted by Chicago’s&nbsp;DTK Ceramics; and&nbsp;Clay, featuring squab with foie sausage, morels, fermented barley jus, huckleberry puree, salsify, and ramps, presented in clay which is cracked tableside – reimagined through the vibrancy of Longshore’s artistic sensibility and singular point of view. The tasting menu is showcased alongside Longshore’s distinctive works of bold and colorful pop art, which line the walls of Esmé’s dining room and transform the restaurant into an immersive, pop-up gallery space. Launching timed to Women’s History Month, portraits on display feature luminaries across a wide range of fields – such as Malala Yousafzai, Oprah Winfrey, Greta Thunberg, and Chicago’s own former First Lady of the U.S., Michelle Obama. <h3> </h3><h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429269/vs3jijca6lttgwp50fyc.jpg"></h3>Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.; photo courtesy of the National Public Housing Museum <h3>National Public Housing Museum Announces Next Artist in Exhibition Series</h3> <a href="http://nphm.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">The&nbsp;National Public Housing Museum</a> announced it has commissioned celebrated “citizen printer”&nbsp;Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. as the next artist in its&nbsp;Housing for All, Art for All, Posters for the People&nbsp;series, an ongoing initiative that bridges the legacy of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) posters to urgent conversations about housing today. Kennedy will create three new works advocating for housing as a human right.&nbsp; More than a dozen of Kennedy’s letterpress posters will be displayed in the Museum’s Living Room space, with additional copies available free to Museum visitors, reflecting Kennedy’s commitment to making print work that is accessible, shareable, and grounded in community. “Amos’s prints are an expression of collective joy, and uncompromising and unapologetic messages about justice, equity, and the power of people to collectively create a better world for all of us,” said&nbsp;Lisa Yun Lee, Chief Curator and Executive Director of the National Public Housing Museum. “His ethos is rooted in movement building, and the still-radical idea that art should be accessible to all. His works are an exuberant addition to the museum’s commitment to artists and extension of the ongoing&nbsp;Housing for All, Art for All, Posters for the People exhibition.” <h3>Old Town Art Fair Returning for 76th Year</h3> Chicago’s legendary&nbsp;<a href="http://www.oldtownartfair.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Old Town Art Fair</a>&nbsp;returns to the heart of the historic&nbsp;Old&nbsp;Town&nbsp;Triangle&nbsp;HistoricDistrict (Main Gate at the intersection of Lincoln and Wisconsin Streets) on&nbsp;Saturday and Sunday,&nbsp;June 13 and 14, 2026.&nbsp;Established in 1948, the Old Town Art Fair is one of Chicago’s oldest juried art fairs and one of the first fine art fairs of its kind in the country. For fifty years, two events have been held in Old Town on the second weekend in June; the Old Town Art Fair and the Wells Street Art Festival are separate events.&nbsp;Organized by the non-profit&nbsp;Old Town Triangle Association&nbsp;and completely volunteer-run, this year’s Fair will be the most festive in its milestone 76-year history, attracting over 230 artists from across the country plus live music on two stages; an array of classic Chicago food and beverage options from local vendors; a dedicated Children’s Corner featuring interactive activities and crafts for kids; and the return of self-guided Garden Walks in over 50 gardens in the Old Town Triangle neighborhood.&nbsp;Annually, the Fair introduces artists to an estimated 30,000 art lovers over the course of the two-day event.

CGN Art World Recap: March 24, 2026

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429254/f0qr0vxkbcvmtsvdbicq.jpg"> By CGN Staff Mayor Brandon Johnson today announced the nomination of Deputy Mayor Kenya Merritt as Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), following her service as acting commissioner since October 2025. Merritt brings more than 25 years of experience in city government and has served as Deputy Mayor of Business, Economic, and Neighborhood Development since 2023. “From the start of my administration, Deputy Mayor Kenya Merritt has delivered steady leadership and real results for the people of Chicago,” Johnson said. “Her experience supporting small businesses and neighborhood development, paired with her commitment to arts and culture, make her well positioned to lead DCASE.” “I’m honored and excited to step into this role,” Merritt said. “The arts are essential to the vibrancy of our neighborhoods and our city, and I’m committed to investing in Chicago’s creative ecosystem and supporting artists and cultural organizations.” Merritt steps into the role following the departure of former commissioner Clinée Hedspeth, whose tenure ended amid criticism from staff and members of the arts community regarding workplace culture and leadership at the department. Since becoming acting commissioner, the announcement says, Merritt has emphasized arts and culture as a driver of Chicago’s economy, with a focus on supporting artists and organizations, activating public spaces, and expanding the city’s cultural reach. As Deputy Mayor, she has led key elements of Johnson’s economic agenda, including the “Cut the Tape” initiative to streamline development processes and the implementation of the city’s $1.25 billion Housing and Economic Development Bond. Previously, Merritt served as First Deputy Commissioner and Chief Small Business Officer at the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, and held financial leadership roles across city government, including Chief Financial Officer at DCASE and the Department of Family and Support Services. Merritt holds a master’s degree in public service management from DePaul University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. There is no mention of Merritt having previously worked for or led any arts-focused organizations. Merritt's <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenya-merritt/details/experience/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> profile shows she has worked for the City of Chicago in various department as far back as 2000, except for a period of eight months when she worked for the Pritzker Traubert Foundation as a program officer from 2022-2023. The appointment is subject to City Council approval. March 24 lawsuit update: WBEZ reported that a former top deputy at the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the City of Chicago and the department’s leader, alleging she was subject to a “concerted campaign of professional isolation and the systematic stripping of her duties.” The wrongful termination lawsuit filed Friday in Cook County Circuit Court by Rosalyn Kimberly (“Kim”) Grigsby, DCASE’s former first deputy, names Kenya Merritt, who has been DCASE’s interim leader since October. <a href="https://www.wbez.org/city-hall/2026/03/23/chicago-dcase-deputy-whistleblower-lawsuit-kenya-merritt-wrongful-termination" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Details here. </a>

Mayor Johnson Nominates Kenya Merritt as DCASE Commissioner

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429247/okvmcyzcftxdzmvbvb6v.jpg">Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn. Image: Maria Ponce. By GINNY VAN ALYEA The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) <a href="https://visit.mcachicago.org/madeleine-grynsztejn-announcement/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">announced</a> on March 17 that Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn will step down at the end of 2026, closing out an 18-year tenure that reshaped the museum’s profile in Chicago and far beyond. Grynsztejn joined the MCA in 2008 and has since led a period of major growth and visibility for the institution. During her tenure, the museum tripled its endowment, nearly doubled its operating budget, and broadened its audiences and partnerships—while placing a strong emphasis on accessibility and artist-centered programming. The MCA Board of Trustees will begin an international search for its next director in spring 2026. Grynsztejn will remain in her role until a successor is appointed. “Madeleine is one of the defining museum leaders of her generation,” said Board Chair Bill Silverstein. “Her leadership elevated the MCA to new heights while keeping it deeply connected to Chicago. From the museum’s renovation to initiatives like the Bilingual Initiative and Women Artists Initiative, her impact has been lasting and far-reaching.” In a statement, Grynsztejn reflected on her time at the museum: “It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as the MCA’s Pritzker Director. I’m deeply grateful to the artists, audiences, and colleagues who made this work possible.” She noted that, as the MCA approaches its 60th anniversary in 2027, the transition comes at a natural moment for new leadership to shape the institution’s next chapter. Under Grynsztejn, the MCA organized major exhibitions and retrospectives with artists including Kerry James Marshall, Takashi Murakami, Doris Salcedo, Nick Cave, and Virgil Abloh, alongside widely attended shows featuring David Bowie, Ólafur Eliasson, Yoko Ono, and Luc Tuymans. The museum also launched its Ascendant Artist series, offering early museum presentations to artists such as Rashid Johnson, Christina Quarles, and Wafaa Bilal. She also oversaw significant growth of the MCA’s collection through major gifts, including the D.Daskalopoulos Collection (shared with the Guggenheim), the Arthur Jafa film archive, and contributions from collectors Marilyn and Larry Fields and Helen Zell. Several key initiatives took shape during her tenure, including the Women Artists Initiative—dramatically increasing representation of female-identified artists—and the Bilingual Initiative, aimed at making the museum more accessible to Chicago’s Spanish-speaking communities. In 2017, Grynsztejn led an $82 million campaign tied to the MCA’s 50th anniversary, which funded the redesign of public spaces, including the Commons. More recently, she secured a $10 million Performance Fund to support live arts programming and continues to guide the museum’s Next Strategic Plan. Beyond the MCA, Grynsztejn serves as President of Museums in the Park and is a past president of the Association of Art Museum Directors. She was named a Knight of the French Legion of Honour in 2015. Before arriving in Chicago, Grynsztejn was Senior Curator at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and curated the 1999–2000 Carnegie International. Born in Lima, Peru, she was raised in Caracas and London, and holds degrees from Columbia University and Tulane University. Read CGN's 2023 interview with Grynsztejn <a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/mca-director-madeleine-grynsztejn-on-chicago-as-flash-point-and-flashlight" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);" target="_blank">here</a> #

MCA Director Madeleine Grynsztejn Announces Departure After 18 Years At Museum

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429189/fllwapxr1u3gtbjolri9.jpg"> By CGN Staff It's been one year since Intuit expanded its museum and got a new name. On April 10 IAM will celebrate with Life is an Art: IAM the party, the Intuit Art Museum annual gala to celebrate Intuit’s 35th anniversary and the 1 year mark since re-opening.&nbsp;Co-chairs Kahil El'Zabar and Tony Karman&nbsp;will be celebrating visionary&nbsp;Jerry Stefl&nbsp;and creatives&nbsp;Nick Cave and Bob Faust, agents who advocate for art and the Museum in powerful ways. The public is invited to purchase tickets, turn up in creative attire ("looking like a work of art") and come together with artists, community builders and connectors to experience inspiring stories, art activations, creative fashion, a curated dinner and more at the gorgeous CityHall Events. In partnership with Museum of House and Gertie, the Art After Dark after party at CityHall is amplified with incredible musical performances by legends&nbsp;DJ Lady D, Mike Dunn,&nbsp;Osunlade&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nona Hendryx. <h3>Bob Faust and Nick Cave, Trendsetter Award</h3> Awardees Nick and Bob are Chicago-based artists, collaborators and cultural leaders whose work has reshaped contemporary art and design through creativity, social engagement and bold experimentation. Nick,&nbsp;<a href="https://qjxtjxbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KergR8PabdPSs0COl6cHuvV_hHHGng930X5aKKAqmpaFPoAT_Yu5rGTEtLUX-RGTCkHZoO6cGsjfhrB4fIRUinmEr-celJzU0em0niBOO8oZYuHdmhFzFVYLVutj41U99oR28ZP8jitZH_L8DsIc4o0MPGELaE_rwcbpNQ_IYieZqV5upNzA_iInrD3HThKo&amp;c=i5YMgVN_xHev83ks5IQ6_0ZtkXzEWNyCaTbl4djl_6nhCbD_4sk7ZA==&amp;ch=ZpZr4SqH0FDErEhMGBf-0F56UC7nJvEQhfOy5KnL9usYS4UBnr2M-w==" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">an internationally celebrated artist</a>&nbsp;working across visual and performing arts, is best known for his&nbsp;Soundsuits—powerful sculptural forms that merge beauty, movement and social critique, challenging viewers to confront issues of race, violence and justice while holding space for hope and transformation.&nbsp; Bob is&nbsp;<a href="https://qjxtjxbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KergR8PabdPSs0COl6cHuvV_hHHGng930X5aKKAqmpaFPoAT_Yu5rGTEtLUX-RGTNuprav8TGHdC2zphmAZcaXr2KNB8EmK-FYyaJfnKbzJhWydmkPn8aHip_O1zkJEGiztVDm9wcYWbENMWWVY-2Q==&amp;c=i5YMgVN_xHev83ks5IQ6_0ZtkXzEWNyCaTbl4djl_6nhCbD_4sk7ZA==&amp;ch=ZpZr4SqH0FDErEhMGBf-0F56UC7nJvEQhfOy5KnL9usYS4UBnr2M-w==" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">a beloved artist and designer</a>&nbsp;whose work centers typography, pattern and purpose, creating visually powerful projects that inform, provoke and celebrate human difference. Founder and creative director of the cultural branding studio Faust, he brings a message-driven approach to art and design. For Intuit Art Museum’s renovated building, Faust designed a vibrant façade wrap using photographic assets from the Museum’s collection. Works by Chicago artists were remixed into evolving patterns that connect art and architecture. Bob and Nick together co-founded Facility, a nonprofit creative space dedicated to community and social change through art and design. <h3>Jerry Stefl, Visionary Award</h3> Jerry is a nationally-recognized educator and leader whose lifelong commitment to art education has shaped generations of artists, teachers and cultural leaders. IAM Education Committee Chair and a lead instructor for Intuit’s Teacher Fellowship for more than 30&nbsp;years, Jerry devoted 33&nbsp;years to teaching at Carl Sandburg High School and served for more than 48&nbsp;years as an adjunct associate professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he is now Faculty Emeritus. His leadership has extended across the field through advisory and governance roles with Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education, the Illinois Art Education Association, the College Board’s AP Studio Art program and the Illinois State Board of Education, and he is the recipient of the National Art Education Association lifetime achievement award. Jerry’s career exemplifies the values of innovation, mentorship and advocacy at the heart of Intuit’s Visionary Award.&nbsp; <h3>Party Details</h3> Life is an Art: IAM the partyFriday, April 10, CityHall,&nbsp;838 W Kinzie Street, Chicago5:30 pm cocktails6:30 pm award ceremony7 pm dinner Art After Dark Dance Party&nbsp;with Museum of House&nbsp;and Gertie8:30 pm to midnight, performances by&nbsp;DJ Lady D, Mike Dunn&nbsp;and&nbsp;Osunlade8:30 pm surprise artist award Purposefully aligned with EXPO Chicago, Chicago’s biggest art week of the year (April 9-12),&nbsp;Life is an Art: IAM the party&nbsp;is the most exciting way to celebrate Intuit's 35th anniversary and the 1st birthday of the expanded Museum.&nbsp; Proceeds go towards Intuit’s efforts to advocate for self-taught art and its power as a unique mirror to the world, a refuge for the spirit, and a force for connection and understanding. <a href="https://qjxtjxbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KergR8PabdPSs0COl6cHuvV_hHHGng930X5aKKAqmpaFPoAT_Yu5rMF63_6jU7wYIq4dXJSgKDEPrOb8lT_2scbLjOwgzfm7G5kU5OMCcsuvPNgcXESX83r-IxqkF0IwAsIMhz2tKarH48IX0YXrBlL1ZRBdRwe28xj-x3jYQuBKtdzFFlS4nZkLouJ8sthqRoFPfj_MjfhagPvw7KWFwXugxWz4AJKyyzjGb3KIhdR9MKNbDQGexYKM7Y87VYbcVTqfGho2vu6gzvzbPhB9X6mXzNIpUqNN1SIK38IHpvL17EfohuOtJRXNl-sBEfAitptqSwO-uU-onsSkim6SQe32c_RMoVFBaflBIZqirvJ772wzB0BRlLCtbkaaBpmd-oRVbl02DHkzPvNo8TgCSRP3VlZ5lDtLqd5Rp6vFI6Q=&amp;c=i5YMgVN_xHev83ks5IQ6_0ZtkXzEWNyCaTbl4djl_6nhCbD_4sk7ZA==&amp;ch=ZpZr4SqH0FDErEhMGBf-0F56UC7nJvEQhfOy5KnL9usYS4UBnr2M-w==" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 146, 203);" target="_blank">Find the ticket level for you</a>

Intuit Art Museum to Honor Nick Cave, Bob Faust, Jerry Stefl at 35th Anniversary Gala in April

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429181/cpdhprdogvrmna39cgg6.jpg">The future home of Neighbors, an apartment on Chicago’s Gold Coast. By CGN StaffARTnews shared the news on March 10 that a new satellite fair is planned to take place during the same weekend as EXPO CHICAGO next month. Called Neighbors, the fair will host a group of exhibiting galleries in a collector's 1,200 square foot apartment at Astor Court, 1355 North Astor Street. The house was designed for the Goodman Family (of lumber fortune and of the Goodman Theater) in 1914 by architect Howard Van Doren Shaw. It was long a single-residence but was eventually sold and turned into smaller residences. It's well-known for its private outdoor courtyard.Having an art fair in a home means that the smaller-scale, domestic-vibe is key to the new fair. CGN doesn't have many details yet, and we couldn't reach anyone for comment, but ARTnews states that the fair was borne from a serendipitous encounter between Mirka Serrato, a collector, and a groundsman at the apartment building when a unit happened to be available. After living in the apartment but ultimately leaving for Dallas, Serrato wanted to find a new purpose for her former home and set out to find the right person to help her start a new fair and to show art. Jonny Tanna, who founded a gallery in London, is working with Serrato now on Neighbors and the two promise to make it a high-end fair experience with rigorous exhibition standards. Read the full article from <a href="https://www.artnews.com/art-news/market/chicago-neighbors-expo-satellite-fair-1234776823/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ARTnews</a> here and stay tuned as CGN learns more.The fair will take place April 8–12, 2026. Watch <a href="https://www.neighbors.art/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">neighbors.art</a> for updates.Key image: "<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78719508" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(173, 31, 133); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" target="_blank">1355 Astor Street Chicago</a>" by&nbsp;<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:CVB" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(173, 31, 133); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" target="_blank">CVB</a>&nbsp;is licensed under&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/?ref=openverse" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(173, 31, 133); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" target="_blank">CC BY-SA 4.0</a>.

Neighbors, a New Art Fair in a Gold Coast Apartment, Coming April 2026

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429126/rz429s0jetiyoydq7x4v.jpg">The DePaul Art Museum. Photo courtesy by DPAM. Update: An earlier version of this article said the museum opened in 2011. It was first opened in 1985 but it opened in its current location in 2011. By GINNY VAN ALYEA The President of DePaul University, Robert Manuel, announced today that the school's <a href="https://resources.depaul.edu/art-museum/Pages/default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DePaul Art Museum</a> (DPAM) will close its doors at the end of June. You can read the full announcement <a href="https://offices.depaul.edu/president/notes-from-rob/2025-2026/Pages/arts-dpam.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. The museum has hosted dozens of free, important exhibitions, featuring work by artists such as Tony Fitzpatrick, Barbara Rossi, Ellen Lanyon, Dawoud Bey, Firelei Báez, and recently Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle. DPAM has also led a multi-year Latinx Initiative that formalized the museum’s efforts toward fostering Latinx representation and participation in museum exhibitions, collections, and public programs. Under the initiative, the museum sought to expand its holdings of work by Latinx artists, building on work represented in the collection by artists such as Candida Alvarez, Lola Álvarez Bravo, Martín Chambi, Ester Hernandez, Harold Mendez, Graciela Iturbide, Angel Otero, Diego Rivera, and Edra Soto and acquiring pieces by Chicago-based artists like Maria Gaspar and Yvette Mayorga, among others.&nbsp;The final exhibition at DPAM will open on March 5, featuring the work of painters Alice Tippit and Barbara Nessim. The university announcement stated, “As part of our responsibility to ensure long-term financial sustainability for our university, we are continuing to engage in ongoing budget planning discussions." As part of that review, DePaul stated, the University ultimately made what they acknowledged was a difficult decision to stop operations at DPAM at the end of the current academic year. The statement also said the museum will not be sold or left vacant. It will be used for a “space that continues to enrich the student experience.” “In the coming weeks, we will convene a discussion with our university community to explore how the museum building and its collections can continue to serve as assets to DePaul, elevating our academic prominence and supporting the recruitment, training and development of current and future students,” Manuel said.&nbsp;&nbsp; Regarding DPAM's important permanent collection of art, the administration plans to work with museum staff to determine where the&nbsp;4,000 existing artworks will go. The DPAM website describes the&nbsp;collection&nbsp;as diverse in culture and geographic region, with more than 4​,000 objects, strong holdings by Chicago and regional artists, strengths in North American and Latin American photography, WPA-era prints, contemporary and traditional West African objects, and Eastern European graphic arts.&nbsp; The museum,&nbsp;at 935 W. Fullerton Ave. in Lincoln Park on the DePaul University Campus, has been free for all. Its location underneath the Fullerton CTA El Station made it truly one of the most accessible museums in Chicago. According to Manuel's announcement, DPAM has featured artworks from more than 600 Chicago artists and underrepresented artists.&nbsp;“We understand this decision may be disappointing for you and the broader arts community,” Manuel said. “It also helped foster an interdisciplinary learning environment for DePaul students and served as a cultural hub for community gatherings.”&nbsp;

DePaul Art Museum Announces Closure in June 2026

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1772143852/waymbkoblyjiet9xcxpr.jpg"> By GINNY VAN ALYEAThe upcoming 61st Venice Biennale will feature an impressive group of artists with strong ties to Chicago, underscoring the city’s continued impact on the global contemporary art stage. From Chicago-born pioneers to artists who maintain active lives and studios in the city, this year’s roster reflects the breadth and vitality of Chicago’s creative community. The&nbsp;61st&nbsp;International Art Exhibition&nbsp;of&nbsp;La&nbsp;Biennale di Venezia,&nbsp;In Minor Keys&nbsp;by Koyo Kouoh&nbsp;will be produced by&nbsp;La Biennale di Venezia, with the contribution of the professionals selected and directly involved by the curator&nbsp;Koyo Kouoh, who suddenly passed away on 10 May 2025. The team consists of the advisors Gabe Beckhurst Feijoo, Marie Helene Pereira and Rasha Salti; the editor-in-chief Siddhartha Mitter; and the assistant Rory Tsapayi. With the full support of Kouoh's family,&nbsp;La Biennale di Venezia decided to carry out her Exhibition, with the&nbsp;purpose of preserving, enhancing and widely disseminating her ideas and the work she pursued&nbsp;with such dedication to the very end.&nbsp;Koyo Kouoh, nominated as the Artistic Director of the Visual Arts Department in November 2024, already developed the curatorial project, defining its theoretical framework, selecting the artists and the artworks, designating the authors of the catalogue, determining the graphic identity of the Exhibition and the architecture of the exhibition spaces, and establishing a dialogue with the artists invited to participate. La&nbsp;Biennale di Venezia runs from&nbsp;Saturday 9 May to Sunday 22 November 2026&nbsp;at the Giardini, the Arsenale and in various locations around Venice.&nbsp;The pre-opening will take place on May 6, 7, and 8, while the&nbsp;awards ceremony&nbsp;and inauguration will be held on&nbsp;Saturday, May 9, 2026. Of the 111 participants, six have strong Chicago-ties that have led them to this moment. Together, these artists highlight the enduring influence of Chicago as a site of artistic formation, experimentation, and innovation. As the Venice Biennale opens this spring, Chicago’s presence will be felt across continents — a testament to the city’s vibrant and far-reaching cultural ecosystem. Laurie AndersonBorn in 1947 in suburban Chicago, in Glen Ellyn, and now based in New York City, Laurie Anderson is an internationally celebrated multimedia artist whose decades-long practice spans performance, music, film, and technology. Her Chicago roots remain an important part of her artistic foundation as she continues to shape contemporary art discourse worldwide. Nick CaveBorn in 1959 in Chicago, Nick Cave lives and works in Chicago today. Known for his dynamic practice across sculpture, installation, performance, and fashion, Cave has been a central figure in Chicago's cultural landscape for decades, and his continued presence in the city and at the School of the Art Institute reinforces Chicago's role as both a home and incubator for globally recognized artists. Torkwase DysonBorn in 1973 in Chicago, Torkwase Dyson now lives in Beacon, NY. She is represented in Chicago by GRAY. Dyson's work explores architecture, infrastructure, environmental histories, and Black spatial liberation. Chicago remains a formative touchstone in her trajectory as her practice gains increasing international visibility. Ebony G. PattersonBorn in 1981 in Kingston, Jamaica, Ebony G. Patterson splits her between Kingston and Chicago. She is represented in Chicago by monique meloche. Patterson’s richly layered installations and multimedia works examine visibility, beauty, mourning, and social power. Her deep ties to Chicago further connect the city to the Biennale’s global platform. Carrie SchneiderBorn in 1979 in Chicago, Carrie Schneider lives in New York City. Working primarily in photography and video, Schneider’s work often engages portraiture, identity, and personal narrative. She earned her MFA from SAIC in 2007 and is also represented in Chicago by monique meloche. Additionally, Corbett vs. Dempsey artist Cauleen Smith, who is from California and based in L.A., is also participating in the Biennale.

Chicago Connections at the 2026 Venice Biennale

<h2><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429108/lsmesa5txqxxylhdmp1r.jpg"></h2><h2> </h2>By CGN Staff The River North Design District (RNDD) will celebrate a major milestone this fall with the 10th Annual Fall Gallery Walk, marking a decade of collaboration between Chicago’s design and visual art communities. The River North Design District paused its annual fall Gallery Walk in 2025 but it just announced its September 2026 return will mark its 10th annual event. The RNDD Fall Gallery Walk was inspired by the decades-long tradition of a big art season opener for the area's art galleries. RNDD's event also aims to transform River North’s street-level showrooms and galleries into immersive environments where art and interior design intersect. For its anniversary edition, RNDD is pairing leading Chicago interior designers with influential and emerging artists to create curated vignettes that reimagine how art is experienced in the home. Each participating showroom becomes a living gallery, integrating fine art into thoughtfully designed interiors. The installations are often playful and unexpected — past highlights have included pop-up kitchens on sidewalks and bathtubs filled with donuts — underscoring the event’s lively energy and collaborative spirit while taking advantage of the public's enthusiasm for a buzzy fall event around art and creativity. Past gallery participants have included Zolla/Lieberman Gallery, Addington Gallery, and others in River North. By placing artwork within fully realized interior spaces rather than on traditional white walls, the Gallery Walk demonstrates how art functions in everyday life. Visitors can expect bold installations, lively programming, and special touches honoring the event’s 10-year legacy. The event is free and open to the public. Ticketed VIP experiences will include access to a VIP lounge and an after party celebrating a decade of inspiration and innovation. In recognition of the anniversary year a portion of ticket sales will benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Homeless Veteran Program. The Foundation is dedicated to ending veteran homelessness nationwide, providing housing assistance and supportive services to more than 10,000 veterans and their families through its Veterans Villages and National Case Management Network. Its model pairs high-quality affordable housing with comprehensive services designed to promote long-term stability and independence. Founded in 2013, the River North Design District is a collective of showrooms offering lighting, tile, plumbing, rugs, kitchens, furnishings, and more. Designed to be accessible to both trade professionals and consumers, the district’s street-level spaces invite visitors to explore the neighborhood while discovering personalized design resources. Ten years in, the Fall Gallery Walk continues to highlight River North as a dynamic hub where art and design meet. For more information, visit <a href="https://rivernorthdesigndistrict.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rivernorthdesigndistrict.com</a>

River North Design District Returning in September for 10th Annual Fall Gallery Walk

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429099/tnxpemux28nhqmi6lj0h.png"> By CGN Staff In 2026, Randolph Street Market marks 23 years as one of the country’s most respected antique and vintage market festivals — and a longstanding fixture on the calendars of collectors, designers, and dealers alike. Organizers recently released their 2026 dates, beginning with the traditional Memorial Day Weekend “Garden Party” season opener. All events will once again be held at Plumbers Hall in Chicago’s West Loop, with outdoor markets through September. May 23–24July 25–26September 26–27November 14–15December 12–13 Known for its well-edited mix of antiques, vintage fashion, modern design, art, and artisan goods, RSM continues to be a launchpad for emerging dealers and small brands. For 2026, the market has announced a “Star Search,” inviting referrals for standout talent in vintage home and fashion, design, repurposed works, art, and specialty food. Over the years, many now-established businesses first introduced their brands at Randolph Street Market, making it a meaningful platform for discovery within the trade and beyond.Those who submit a qualified lead will receive two complimentary tickets to any 2026 market. If the recommended vendor meets the market’s selection criteria, the referral will also receive “Market Bucks” redeemable with vendors at any 2026 event. Submissions can be sent directly to the RSM team, who will follow up with additional details. <a href="mailto:info@imagepilots.com?subject=Fresh%20Talent%20for%20Randolph%20Street%20Market!" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(238, 0, 142);" target="_blank">Just email RSM here</a>. More details at <a href="https://randolphstreetmarket.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">randolphstreetmarket.com</a>

Randolph Street Market Announces 2026 Dates and Talent Bounty

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429058/uhtzpmgt89uui9s76c5c.jpg">Kohler Co. Pottery By CGN Staff Founded in 1974 by visionary arts leader Ruth DeYoung Kohler, Arts/Industry has become a remarkable, midwest-based collaboration between art and industry that impacts the arts throughout the United States. Administered by the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and hosted and funded by Kohler Co., the residency invites artists to create work within the company’s Pottery and Foundry facilities in Kohler, Wisconsin—working alongside the skilled craftspeople who power the factory floor. Each year, twelve artists participate in three-month residencies, with four artists in residence at a time. In every cohort, two artists work in the Pottery and two in the Foundry, developing projects in ceramic, cast iron, and brass. Residents receive 24/7 access to studio space inside the factory, along with industrial materials, specialized equipment, technical support, housing, transportation, and a weekly honorarium. Immersed in this uniquely industrial setting, artists are exposed to a depth of technical knowledge and material possibility rarely available in traditional studios. The experience encourages bold experimentation—often leading to forms and concepts that would not otherwise be possible. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429059/bxnqfmgxx5alz8fis8oc.jpg">Michelle Im. Photo: Jason Campbell. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429060/qrcvne8weol4vfdlxszf.jpg">Chase Barney. Photo: Pao Houa Her. The 2026 Pottery Cohort includes Chase Barney and Michelle Im. Barney, a Minneapolis-based ceramic sculptor born in Provo, Utah, creates hand-built vessels that merge historical forms with layered storytelling drawn from folklore, queerness, theology, and pop culture. Im, a Korean American artist based in Queens, New York, was a 2024 Artist Fellow at the Museum of Arts &amp; Design and serves on the faculty at Greenwich House Pottery, bringing an interdisciplinary background in biological sciences and art to her material investigations. In the Foundry Cohort, Ben Gould and Ana Buitrago bring distinct yet exploratory approaches. Raised in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, Gould examines how energy moves through the body, geology, and the built environment through rigorous material research and experimentation. Bogotá-born Buitrago, an artist and designer with an international exhibition history, works across disciplines and has been featured in publications including Vogue Latam, Elle France, and Architectural Digest Latam. Together, these artists exemplify the experimental spirit that has defined Arts/Industry for more than five decades—pushing technical and conceptual boundaries at the intersection of art and manufacturing. More information at <a href="https://www.jmkac.org/engage/programs/arts-industry/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jmkac.org</a> # <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429060/kbixtkrohtxmdhswuzbm.png">Ben Gould. Photo: Gabriella Lacza <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429061/khpwcca0nvnowrdedwg8.jpg">Ana Buitrago. Photo: Iron Lotus Creative.

John Michael Kohler Arts Center and Kohler Co. Announces First Cohort of 2026 Arts/Industry Residents

<h4><a href="https://northwestern.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=904f932038284b4d9eea69636&amp;id=57c1ba708f&amp;e=64540e863b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1774446689/blw9mrjm3g2ppd7xmzho.gif" width="600"></a></h4>Video: Lacey Fekishazy, Draftsperson/Lead Installer for the Estate of Sol LeWitt, Theo Boggs, Preparator, Willem Siersma, Preparator, Camera: Bob. -&nbsp;<a href="http://ournameisbob.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" target="_blank">ournameisbob.com</a>, Edit: Cody Schlabaugh -&nbsp;<a href="http://codyschlabaugh.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" target="_blank">codyschlabaugh.com</a>&nbsp; By CGN Staff The Block has mounted its first on-site installation of Wall Drawing #215 (1972) by Sol LeWitt, bringing a landmark work of conceptual art into direct conversation with the museum’s gallery space. The drawing, part of The Block’s permanent collection, is on view through June 14. Wall Drawing #215 is what LeWitt described as a “location drawing”—a work designed to be executed directly on the wall and adapted to the specific dimensions of each site. Rather than existing as a fixed object, the drawing is realized anew for every installation using the artist’s original written instructions. The work currently on view was plotted, drafted, and executed by trained installers, following the precise parameters laid out by LeWitt more than 50 years ago. Although LeWitt died in 2007, his wall drawings continue to be made today through this instruction-based system, a practice that has become central to his legacy. For LeWitt, the concept behind the work was as important as its physical manifestation—an approach that challenged traditional ideas of authorship, originality, and permanence in art. Each installation is both a faithful realization of the artist’s intent and a unique response to the space in which it appears. The Block’s installation offers visitors insight into the careful process and collaborative labor behind the work. A newly released behind-the-scenes video documents the installation of Wall Drawing #215, featuring lead installer and draftsperson Lacey Fekishazy, who reflects on learning the practice from first-generation drafters who worked closely with LeWitt. Her commentary underscores the continuity of knowledge and care required to carry out the artist’s instructions decades later. By presenting Wall Drawing #215 as a site-specific installation rather than a static artifact, The Block highlights how LeWitt’s work remains an active, living practice—one that continues to evolve through precision, interpretation, and collaboration. More information at <a href="https://www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">blockmuseum.northwestern.edu/</a> <a href="https://northwestern.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=904f932038284b4d9eea69636&amp;id=8bc2f8966b&amp;e=64540e863b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WATCH NOW</a> # The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University thanked Steven P. Henry (Block Board of Advisors) and Philip Shneidman for their gift of&nbsp;Wall Drawing 215 as well as The Paula Cooper Gallery and&nbsp;The Estate of Sol Lewitt for their partnership in the installation of the work.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Block's Site-Specific Sol LeWitt Wall Drawing

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429024/qql0enavrktq3jijxq3e.jpg"> By Ginny Van Alyea Last week <a href="https://www.expochicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);" target="_blank">EXPO CHICAGO</a> announced the first details of its 2026 edition, scheduled for April 9–12, 2026 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, with Northern Trust returning as Presenting Sponsor. Under the leadership of newly appointed Director Kate Sierzputowski and Curator Essence Harden, the fair enters a new chapter with what leadership says is a more focused, intentionally scaled format. The 2026 edition will present more than 130 galleries from around the world in a refined floorplan designed to prioritize clarity, discovery, and sustained engagement. The updated approach emphasizes curatorial coherence and accessibility while reinforcing EXPO CHICAGO’s role as a central convening point for the Midwest and international art communities. Sections of the fair also have new names - in addition to the 'galleries' list, there is also Focus, Profile, Embodiment, and Evolution. Curatorial programming plays an expanded role in the fair’s reimagined structure. A new partnership with the forthcoming Obama Presidential Center introduces two initiatives curated by Dr. Louise Bernard, Director of the Obama Presidential Center Museum. Embodiment draws inspiration from the Center’s architecture and commissioned artists, while Evolution presents archival materials connected to the Center’s art commissions. Together, the projects foreground themes of history, identity, and cultural memory rooted in Chicago and shaped by global contexts. Additional curated sections continue this emphasis on depth and intentionality. Focus (formerly Exposure), curated by Kate A. Pfohl of the Detroit Institute of Arts, highlights emerging galleries and artistic practices, offering an accessible entry point into the fair. Profile, curated by Essence Harden, features solo booths and tightly conceived presentations by established international galleries, encouraging sustained engagement with individual artists and projects. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1780429025/mdxszvymjduo8rzundhq.jpg">Kate Sierzputowski and Essence Harden. Photo by Kevin Serna. “As we build toward EXPO CHICAGO 2026, our priority has been to refocus the fair on what has always defined it: rigorous curation, civic collaboration, and a deep commitment to artists,” said Sierzputowski. Harden added that the fair is uniquely positioned to connect artists with museums and collections, noting that the 2026 presentations reflect “focused, conceptually rigorous practices that resonate with institutional priorities.” The fair continues several key initiatives, including its collaboration with the Galleries Association of Korea, which will bring 12 Korean galleries to the 2026 edition, building on relationships established between Kiaf SEOUL and Frieze Seoul. Thursday is noted at the invitation-only VIP Preview for the fair, but a representative shared that there will be opportunities to purchase tickets for Opening Night on that day. Continuing from last year, the invitation-only early hours will be a collaborative "Vernissage Champagne Brunch” earlier in the day that is a celebration of EXPO CHICAGO hosted by the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago’s Women’s Board. Long-time fair goers will notice that the popular Editions and Books is no longer a section at EXPO CHICAGO. This may be in part due to the IFPDA Print Fair running simultaneously in New York this year, with Midwestern spaces like Manneken Press, F.L. Braswell Fine Art, Tandem Press and Dublin's Stoney Road Press participating. However, EXPO leadership noted that the MCA Chicago Store will return to the main entrance of the fair this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;In March details surrounding the highlights of the fair will be announced. VIP PreviewThursday, April 9, 2026 (by invitation only) General AdmissionFriday, April 10, 11:00am–7:00pmSaturday, April 11, 11:00am–7:00pmSunday, April 12, 11:00am–6:00pm __ 2026 EXHIBITORS*GAoK exhibitor GALLERIES 021 Gallery* – DaeguGallery 41* – SeoulAicon Contemporary – New YorkA Lighthouse called Kanata – TokyoAllouche Gallery – New YorkArcadia Contemporary – New YorkGalería Artizar – Tenerife, MadridAvant Gallery – MiamiRichard Beavers Gallery – BrooklynBockley Gallery – MinneapolisBOGENA GALERIE – Saint Paul De Vence, PhoenixCasterline|Goodman Gallery – Aspen, Santa FeEthan Cohen Gallery – New York, BeaconOliver Cole Gallery – MiamiCynthia Corbett Gallery – LondonGallery Dasun* – Gwacheon-siDOCUMENT – Chicago, LisbonEbony/Curated – Cape Town, FranschhoekLes Enluminures – Chicago, New York, ParisGallery Fine* – BusanFriedrichs Pontone – New YorkGBS Fine Art – London, SomersetGefen Gallery – San FranciscoGPG Gallery – New YorkGalleryGrimson* – SeoulRichard Heller Gallery – Los AngelesHexton Gallery – AspenNancy Hoffman Gallery – New YorkRebecca Hossack Art Gallery – London, Miami, SingaporeKarma – New York, Los AngelesKeumsan Gallery* – Seoul, GyeongjuLEE &amp; BAE* – BusanDavid Lusk Gallery – Memphis, NashvilleMcCormick Gallery – ChicagoMiles McEnery Gallery – New Yorkmoniquemeloche – ChicagoGalerie Myrtis – BaltimoreOpa Projects – MiamiNight Gallery – Los AngelesPATRON – ChicagoGalerie Pici* – Seoul, New YorkPontone Gallery – LondonNara Roesler – São Paulo, New York, Rio De JaneiroMichael Rosenfeld Gallery – New YorkSecrist | Beach – ChicagoMarc Straus Gallery – New YorkSun Gallery* – SeoulSuppoment Gallery* – SeoulSundaram Tagore Gallery – New York, London, SingaporeTAI Modern – Santa FeTing Ting Art Space – TaipeiUpsilon Gallery – New York, London, Milan EMBODIMENT GRAY – Chicago, New YorkSean Kelly – New YorkAnton Kern – New YorkGallery Wendi Norris – San FranciscoRegen Projects – Los Angeles PROFILE 47 Canal – New YorkAdegbola Gallery – LagosAffinity Gallery – LagosBabst Gallery – Los AngelesCorbett vs. Dempsey – ChicagoDuru Artspace* – SeoulFort Gansevoort – New YorkGeary Contemporary – Salisburyhalf gallery – New York, Los AngelesILY2 – Portland, New YorkCharlie James Gallery – Los AngelesKevin Kavanagh – DublinVielmetter Los Angeles – Los AngelesTanya Weddemire Gallery – BrooklynWeinstein Hammons Gallery – MinneapolisWizard Gallery – MilanPaik Hae Young Gallery* – SeoulZemack Contemporary Art – Tel AvivZidoun-Bossuyt Gallery – Luxembourg, Dubai, ParisMatéria – DetroitANDREW RAFACZ – ChicagoJessica Silverman – San FranciscoGary Snyder Fine Art MT – WhitehallMindy Solomon Gallery – MiamiSoto Gallery – LagosTHIRD BORN – Mexico CityYenwa Gallery – Lagos FOCUS 56 HENRY – New Yorkapril april – PittsburghArtemin Gallery – TaipeiBertrand Productions – PhiladelphiaBienvenu Steinberg &amp; C – New YorkBianca Boeckel – São Paulo, SalvadorBrandt Gallery – AmsterdamBuffalo Prescott – DetroitJonathan Carver Moore – San FranciscoCircle Art Gallery – NairobiContour Art Gallery – VilniusCOTT – Buenos AiresDM Incubator – New YorkDon't Look Projects – Los AngelesEMBAJADA – San JuanEnari – AmsterdamGood Weather – ChicagoGOCA by Garde – New York, JapanHesse Flatow – New York, AmagansettHigh Noon – New YorkGillian Jason – Gallery LondonK:art Studio – LondonLatinou – Mexico CityLobster Club – Los AngelesM. LeBlanc – ChicagoMAĀT Gallery – ParisMagenta Plains – New YorkMarinaro – New YorkMegan Mulrooney – Los AngelesTHE MISSION PROJECTS – ChicagoMitochondria Gallery – HoustonMitre Galeria – Belo Horizonte, São PauloNature of Things – DallasOSMOS – New YorkPatel Brown – Toronto, MontréalPublic – LondonRed Arrow – Nashvillere.riddle – San FranciscoRivalry Projects – BuffaloSARAI Gallery – Los Angeles, DubaiChris Sharp Gallery – Los AngelesSibyl Gallery – New OrleansSituations – New YorkSPACE 776 GALLERY – New York, SeoulSuperposition Gallery – Los AngelesTERN Gallery – NassauTIAN Contemporain – MontréalVERVE – São PauloWhat Pipeline – DetroitYehudi Hollander Pappi – São Paulo Details at <a href="https://www.expochicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">expochicago.com</a>

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