old friends is an art gallery located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, IL. The gallery presents practices with increased focus on material application, supporting critical conversation through archival and communal programming.
old friends was founded by Fawn Penn and Delia Pelli-Walbert in 2024. For inquiries, please email office@oldfriendsgallery.com
The entrance is two steps below street level, off of Halsted, north of the intersection of Briar and Halsted. The main doorway is 37-1/2 inches wide; an accessible entrance is available as needed. The gallery is located off the Belmont Red and Brown line train stops and the Halsted bus line. If you need physical assistance or a virtual viewing of any of our exhibitions, please contact us at the email above.
Image: Installation view of E. Saffronia Downing: Tracks and Other Signs at Old Friends
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Pictured: Untitled (Bronze Chair), 2024, Cast bronze, 35 x 14-1/2 x 15 inches
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