Vertical Gallery is Chicago’s premier urban-contemporary art gallery. Established in April 2013 in the West Town neighborhood, the gallery focuses on work influenced by street art, urban environments, graffiti, pop culture, graphic design and illustration. Vertical Gallery has distinguished itself as a pioneer in its consistent programming of significant emerging and established local, national and international artists. The gallery has served as a catalyst for numerous artists who have moved on to exhibit at major art venues and museums worldwide. As of October 2025 the gallery will focus on art fairs, pop-ups, and destination events across the U.S. and abroad. The new approach begins at Aqua Art Miami (December 3–7) and builds on Vertical’s successful presentations in Paris and New York. Chicago will remain part of the journey. In March 2026, Vertical will celebrate its 13-year anniversary in partnership with Jackson Junge Gallery, and in July the gallery will present acclaimed Dutch painter Collin van der Sluijs in collaboration with Joy Machine Gallery. Additional exhibitions are planned. Read more <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/vertical-gallery-prepares-to-take-its-vision-worldwide" target="_blank">here</a> on the 2025 update Image: Gallery View, 11-Year Anniversary exhibit &nbsp;

Exhibition on view: Octover 7-October 28, 2017

Opening reception: Saturday, Octover 7, 6-10pm

Hiroyasu Tsuri aka TWOONE, is a Japanese artist, know for his unique combination of elements derived from nature, animals, abstract shapes, and color to create his painting, sculpture, installation, and large size public murals. He currently lives and work in Berlin, Germany.

TWOONE (Hiroyasu Tsuri): Bright Future

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