<p>Art for which the idea (or concept) behind the work is more important than the finished art object.&nbsp;</p>

Conceptual / Performance

<h3>Developed during the Italian Renaissance, primarily for aesthetics or beauty, the highest art was that which allowed the full expression and display of the artist's imagination.</h3>

Fine Prints & Painting – Pre 18th Century

<h3>Graphic Art covers a broad range of visual artistic expression, typically two-dimensional. It includes calligraphy, photography, painting, typography, computer graphics, and bindery.&nbsp;</h3>

Graphic Art

<p>Works of art that utilize the form of the book. They are often published in small editions, though they are sometimes produced as one-of-a-kind objects.</p>

Artists' Books

<p>The exploration of video art and music or sound set, including visual music, abstract film, audiovisual performances and installations.</p>

Video / Sound

<p>The objects produced by shaping pieces of clay that are then hardened by baking, or the skill of making such objects.</p>

Ceramics

<p>An artistic form in which hard or plastic materials are carved, modeled, casted, and constructed into a three-dimensional art object.&nbsp;</p>

Sculpture

<p>The process of creating artworks by printing, typically on paper. Printmaking normally covers only the process of creating prints that have an element of originality, rather than just being a photographic reproduction of a painting.</p>

Printmaking

<h3>Something made in an earlier period that is collected and considered to have value because it is beautiful, rare, old, or of high quality.</h3>

Antiques and Artifacts

<p>Imagery where the subject matter centers around a view or depiction of Chicago.&nbsp;</p>

Chicago Scenes & Regionalism

<p>Old Masters refer to any painter of skill who worked in Europe before about 1800.</p>

Old Masters

<p>Socio-Political art is used to help the public understand a particular social or political issue.</p>

Socio-Political

<h3>The attempt to represent subject matter truthfully, without artificiality and avoiding artistic conventions, or implausible, exotic, and supernatural elements.</h3>

Realism

<h3>Artwork (particularly paintings and sculptures) that is clearly derived from real objects and is representational.</h3>

Figurative

<h3>Individual works of art that are substantially or wholly made of glass. Glass art ranges in size from monumental works and installation pieces, to wall hangings and windows, to works of art made in studios and factories, including glass jewelry and tableware.</h3>

Glass

<h3>Artwork that often deals with Rococo, the Enlightenment, Neoclassicism, and Romanticism.</h3>

Fine Prints & Painting – 18th & 19th C.

<p>From the Tate Museum's website: Modernism refers to a global movement in society and culture that from the early decades of the twentieth century sought a new alignment with the experience and values of modern industrial life. Building on late nineteenth-century precedents, artists around the world used new imagery, materials and techniques to create artworks that they felt better reflected the realities and hopes of modern societies.</p>

Modernism

<h3>Contemporary artists work in a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advancing world. Their art is a dynamic combination of materials, methods, concepts, and subjects that continue to challenge boundaries.</h3>

Fine Prints & Painting – Contemporary

<h3>Art that is concerned with the design and decoration of objects that are chiefly prized for their utility, rather than for their purely aesthetic qualities including, ceramics, glassware, metalware, furniture, textiles, clothing, and more.</h3>

Furniture & Decorative Arts

<h3>Emerging art is work by artists who are still building their artistic careers and have not yet reached a more established and widely recognized status.&nbsp;</h3>

Emerging

<h3>Fiber art refers to fine art whose material consists of natural or synthetic fiber and other components, such as fabric or yarn. It focuses on the materials and on the manual labour on the part of the artist as part of the works' significance, and prioritizes aesthetic value over utility.</h3>

Fiber Arts / Textiles

<p>The quality of dealing with ideas rather than events. Freedom from representational qualities in art.</p>

Abstraction

<h3>Art by African-American artists.</h3>

African-American

<h3>The art and science of designing and making buildings, or the style of a building.</h3>

Architecture

<h3>Impressionism is a 19th-century art movement characterized by relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, open composition, an emphasis on light and its changing qualities, and inclusion of movement as a crucial element of human perception and experience.</h3>

Impressionism

<p>From the Tate Museum's website: Abstract expressionism is the term applied to new forms of abstract art developed by American painters such as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and Willem de Kooning in the 1940s and 1950s. It is often characterized by gestural brush-strokes or mark-making, and the impression of spontaneity.</p>

Abstract Expressionism

Numismatics

<p>Relating to Africa or people of African descent.</p>

African

<p>Eastern European art is a product of recent history. It can be traced to the division of Europe into the Western and Soviet spheres of influence of the allied victory over Germany in World War two.</p>

Eastern European

LGBTQIA+

Feminist

<p>Considered one of the most influential periods of art, featuring movements including Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Dada, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism.</p>

Early 20th Century

<p>Skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects by hand.</p>

Craft

<h3>The skill of making plans, drawings, or arrangements to show how a building or product is made.</h3>

Design

<p>Asian art is diverse and rich, spanning thousands of years and dozens of countries. It is known for its ritual bronzes, beautiful ceramics, calligraphy, jades, textiles, painted landscapes, garden design, pagodas and stupas, and woodblock prints.</p>

Asian

Italian

<h3>An artistic genre of three-dimensional works that often are site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space.</h3>

Installations

<p>An art form that combines visual art with dramatic performance.</p>

Performance

<p>Some of the most prominent, highly influential artists, who challenged preconceptions and pushed the limits of visual art, shaping the art world of our time.</p>

Modern Contemporary Masters

<p>Created in accordance with the vision of the artist as a photographer, using photography as a medium to bring something to life that only lives in the artist's mind.</p>

Photography

<p>The design movement in interior, product, graphic design, architecture, and urban development from roughly the 1930's to 1965.</p>

Mid-Century

<p>A movement in art and literature that flourished in the early 20th-century. Surrealism aimed at expressing imaginative dreams and visions free from conscious rational control.&nbsp;</p>

Surrealism

<p>An innovative discipline which seeks to unify a large range of art forms. This is creatively achieved by combining an array of artistic insights and crafts such as film, literature, performance, music and sound, drama, visual arts, or design.</p>

Multi-Media

<h3>The depiction of landscapes in art—natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests, especially where the main subject is a wide view—with its elements arranged into a coherent composition.</h3>

Landscape

<p>Plein air is the act of painting outdoors. This method contrasts with studio painting or academic rules that might create a predetermined look.</p>

Plein-air

<p>Printed 2-D artwork which is designed to be affixed to a vertical surface, may consist exclusively of images, or images and text.</p>

Poster / Lithography

<h3>A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person.</h3>

Portraits / Portraiture

<h3>These works are often stunningly beautiful, and encourage the viewer to engage with the rich history of research and experimentation that led to the piece’s conception.</h3>

Scientific

<h3>The Art of the American West is defined by geographical subject, consists of historic and contemporary works of art which focus on varying expressions of individuals, landscapes, ideals, and myths of the American West.</h3>

Western (The American West)

<h3>Borrowed from Wikipedia: In visual arts, music, and other mediums, minimalism is an art movement that began in post–World War II Western art, most strongly with American visual arts in the 1960s and early 1970s. Prominent artists associated with minimalism include Donald Judd, Agnes Martin, Dan Flavin, Robert Morris, Anne Truitt, and Frank Stella. It derives from the reductive aspects of modernism and is often interpreted as a reaction against abstract expressionism and a bridge to postminimal art practices.</h3>

Minimalism

<h3>Occupying the space between fine art and the everyday, functional art refers to aesthetic objects that serve utilitarian purposes. The genre is remarkably inclusive, it encompasses everything from furniture and lighting to dishes and even books.</h3>

Functional Art - Jewelry / Fashion

<p>A range of artistic practices encompassing both historical approaches to nature in art and more recent ecological and politically motivated types of works.</p>

Wildlife / Nature

Watches & Timepieces

Sports Collectibles

3-Dimensonal

Rare Books / Manuscripts

<p>Western European art represents a continuous, though disrupted, tradition from antiquity until the present time. Until the mid-19th century it was primarily concerned with representational and Classical modes of production. After the mid-19th century modern, abstract and conceptual forms gained favor.</p>

Western European

Comics

Large Scale (over 6')

<p>Visual art created in public locations, usually unsanctioned artwork executed outside of the context of traditional art venues. Common forms and media include spray paint graffiti, stencil graffiti, poster art, sticker art, street installations, and sculpture.</p>

Pop / Street Art / Graffiti

Indigenous & Native

Chicago Imagists

East Asian

Medieval / Renaissance 

Non-Western

Southeast & South Asian

<h3>Art produced by self-taught or naïve art makers. Typically, those labeled as outsider artists have little or no contact with the mainstream art world or art institutions. In many cases, their work is discovered only after their deaths. Often, outsider art illustrates extreme mental states, unconventional ideas, or elaborate fantasy worlds.</h3>

Folk / Outsider / Self Taught

American Regionalism

Literary Arts

Mosiac

<p>Includes manuscripts, prints, drawings, collages, and paintings on paper.</p>

Works on Paper

Prints and Drawings

West Asia  & North Africa

Middle Eastern & Islamic

Land Art

<h3>Artistic expression of Mexico, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, as well as Latin and Hispanic Americans living in other regions. Latin American art has roots in the many different indigenous cultures that inhabited the Americas before European colonization in the 16th-century.</h3>

Hispanic/Latinx

<p><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">Welcome to Lily Pad Gallery West, where art comes to life in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Nestled in The Third Ward, the vibrant cultural tapestry of the city, our gallery is a sanctuary for artistic expression, a haven for creativity, and a celebration of the diverse talents that grace our walls. The Gallery is a special place where there is a wonderful dialogue between the artist and the beholder.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">Each artistic piece is curated with care and invites the viewer to explore the varied possibilities of the human spirit through artistic expression.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">Lily Pad Gallery West is more than just a destination; It is a community. We believe in the transformative power of art to inspire, connect, and elevate. It is where we value the beauty of diversity and the endless forms it takes in the realm of creativity.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a seasoned collector, or a curious soul seeking inspiration, Lily Pad welcomes you to embark on a visual journey that transcends boundaries and embraces the extraordinary. Come to the Lily Pad Gallery experience and let the magic of art envelop you. Our gallery is a cozy space where artistic talent meets appreciative hearts!</span></p><p><br></p><p>Visit our website to view more information and our full exhibition schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Lily Pad Gallery is a participant in Milwaukee’s Third Ward <strong><em>Gallery Night MKE</em></strong> events. Dates are below and details at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gallerynightmke.com/" target="_blank">gallerynightmke.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>• January 16 and 17, 2026</p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">• </span>April 17 and 18, <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">2026</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">• </span>July 17 and 18, <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">2026</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">• </span>October 16 and 17, <span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">2026</span></p>

Lily Pad | West

<p>Rosenthal Fine Art is located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Founded in 1984, Rosenthal provides a wide range of personalized services including appraisals and curatorial consultations, new acquisitions and exhibitions. The gallery also provides valuation advice in the form of appraisals for insurance, donations, estate settlements and expert witness services. Our focus is Modernism, Abstract Expressionism, Post-War, and Contemporary.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Artists include: Jack Beal, Harry Bertoia, Stanley Boxer, Joseph Bueys, John Cage, Giorgio Cavallon, Gene Davis, Jim Dine, John Deom, Sam Gilliam. Judith Goldsmith, Dimitri Hadzi,&nbsp;Keith Haring, Sharon Kopriva, Richard Lindner, Reuben Nakian, Claus Oldenburg, Jerry Ott, Santiago Parra, Larry Poons, James Rosenquist, Hunt Slonem, Elsworth Snyder, Harry Sudman, Bill Weege, Dennis Wojtkiewicz, and Larry Zox.</p><p><br></p><p>Image: Main upstairs gallery, Seasonal Selections Exhibition</p>

Rosenthal Fine Art, Inc.

<p>Founded in 2001, Anne Loucks Gallery specializes in contemporary American painting, photography and works on paper by emerging and mid-career artists in a range of styles and mediums.&nbsp;Celebrating our 24th year, the gallery curates twelve exhibitions annually and offers art advisory, framing and installation services.</p><p><br></p><p>Represented artists include: Tracey Adams, Victoria Adams, March Avery, Liz Barber, Rodger Bechtold, Charlie Bluett, Pegan Brooke, Jamie Brunson, David Burdeny, Hannah Bureau, Brian Coleman, Madeline Denaro, Stephen Dinsmore, Lori Glavin, Lyle Gomes, Bernd Haussmann, Stephanie Henderson, Scott Ingram, Joshua Jensen-Nagle, Sherry Karver, Laurie Victor Kay, Richard Kooyman, Yaz Krehbiel, Sara MacCulloch, Cheryl Maeder, John McCormick, Maggie Meiners, Sally Michel, Eleanor Miller, Grace Munakata, Jenny Nelson, Marshall Noice, Mary Jo O’Gara, Sandy Ostrau, Melanie Parke, Lisa Ridgers, Maura Segal, Stephen Seinberg, Adam Siegel, Hunt Slonem, Rodney Smith and Leslie Wu.</p><p><br></p><p>Image: Sally Michel, <em>Interior with Plant</em>, 1987, 40”x 50”</p>

Anne Loucks Gallery

<p>Located in the heart of Milwaukee, the Kim Storage Gallery is a vibrant space celebrating the creativity of Wisconsin and beyond. This gallery features a diverse mix of museum-quality artwork, ranging from innovative pieces by emerging local talents to esteemed works by established artists. It’s a dynamic hub where art enthusiasts can explore the evolving landscape of contemporary art in an inviting and accessible environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Jan 2–Feb 14: </strong>Susan Hall. Opening Jan 16, 5–8pm</p><p><strong>Feb 27–Apr 10: </strong>Gabrielle Marie Stone. Opening Feb 27, 5-8pm</p><p><strong>Apr 17–May 30: </strong>Katherine Steichen Rosing. Opening: Apr 17, 5-8pm</p><p><strong>Jul 10–Aug 15: </strong><em>Color Play. </em>Opening: July 17, 5-8pm</p><p><strong>Aug 21–Sept 26: </strong>Tim Anderson. Opening: Aug 21, 5-8pm</p><p><strong>Oct 2–Nov 7: </strong>Hector Acuna &amp; Andy Paczos<strong>. </strong>Opening: Oct 16, 5-8pm</p><p><strong>Nov 13–Dec 19: </strong>Doug Fath. Opening: Nov 13, 5-8pm</p><p><br></p><p>Image: Art by Paul Krainak</p>

Kim Storage Gallery

<p>ShadowBoxX Gallery is a new art space in Waukegan, IL, a northern suburb of Chicago.</p><p><br></p><p>As founder and artist, Michael E. Voss fosters a community of artists celebrating the creativity that lives within us. ShadowBoxX Gallery honors the catharsis that artwork and creativity bring.</p><p><br></p><p>ShadowBoxX Gallery is home to curated fine artwork from local, U.S. and international artists, hosting group and solo art exhibitions each month.</p><p><br></p><p>”The gold is in the shadow.” – Carl Jung</p><p><br></p><p>Images by StudioJ Media</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1762748565/dhkcxeapr6rpuvadval3.jpg"></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1762748566/kele863t8s9uizbdeves.jpg"></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1762748567/ap8hkfov55kyypot7znt.jpg"></p><p><br></p>

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