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Located in Chicago’s River North and Bridgeport Art Districts, Hilton Contemporary specializes in modern and contemporary paintings, works on paper, mixed media, sculpture and AI digital works with a special focus on photography. The gallery showcases internationally recognized artists from the United States, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean Region and the Middle East.
Representing: David Yarrow, Paul Nicklen, Cristina Mittermeier, Christian Voigt, Hugh Arnold, Terry O’Neill, OUCHHH, Julian Wasser, Adonis, Carole Feuerman, David Gamble, Jack Perno, Sophia Collier, Lawrence Schiller, Jacob Gils, Blake Ward, Boky Hackel-Ward, Luca Cristiano, Susan Aurinko, Marcus Klinko, Yasemin Aslan Bakiri, Osama Esber, Kostis Georgiou, Zack Whitford, Jannis Markopoulos, Ana Castillo, David Drebin, Pablo Armesto, Jonas LeRiche, Marie Piselli, Bahar Kural, and Anouk Masson Krantz.
Also in Bridgeport 3622 S. Morgan Chicago, IL 60609
After Hours contact: 312–852–8200
Image: David Yarrow, Worth Avenue (Colour)
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Public Exhibition:
June 2 – November 15, 2026
Ribbon Cutting & Press conference:
June 2, 2026 · 10AM
Wrigley Building
400-410 North Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois
Exhibition on view: February 28- May 5, 2017
\r\n\r\nOpening reception: Friday, March 3, 5:30-8:30pm
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\r\n\r\nOpening reception: Friday, March 3, 5:30-8:30pm
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\r\nJuly 1-October 21, 2017
\r\nOPENING RECEPTION: JULY 14, 5:30-7:30pm
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\r\nAFTER PARTY at HILTON | ASMUS CONTEMPORARY:
\r\n8p-10pm
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\r\nIn 2013, Chicago based artist Susan Aurinko went on a photographic expedition to France. While in the Loire Valley, she visited a 12th century chateau that was once the temporary home of Joan of Arc. Captivated by the legend of the saint, Aurinko repeatedly returned to photograph the places where Joan of Arc once lived, prayed, and fought throughout her brief life. Aurinko employs layered images to explore the iconographic nature of this revered saint through popular culture, literature, feminism, and theology.
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\r\nMuseum Information
\r\n820 N. Michigan Avenue
\r\nChicago, IL 60611
\r\nGeneral: 312.915.7600
\r\nOffices: 312.915.7630
\r\nluma@luc.edu
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Featuring Hugh Arnold, Susan Aurinko, Eve Ozer, Rick Garcia, Terry Poulos, Kostis Georgiou, Julie Gardner, Maurizio Sapia, Cesar Conde, Rick Garcia and more to come!
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\r\nTuesday • October 10 • 6 to 8 pm
Showcasing a selection of original, authentic photographs from the Sinatra family archives as well as images from other notable photographers.
\r\n\r\nBook signing and opening reception Thursday, September 13, 5-8pm.
\r\n\r\nImage: Frank Sinatra on the Boardwalk, 1968” by Terry O’Neill
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The audience is invited to participate in an eye gazing exercise. Each person will sit for 5 minutes and gaze into the eyes of another.
Afterwards, they receive paper and pencil to write down their thoughts and feelings about the experience. Gallery staff will then collect and exhibit these thoughts and musings.
Too many people in the world avert their eyes when speaking to someone. Or, if they do look at the other person, they often do not even see who they are looking at. This exercise in concentration will help us to go inward and be more introspective about who we are in the world of other humans, whether it is friends or family or strangers.
Anyone is invited to participate.
Join the gallery for a closing reception on Tuesday, June 18, 5:30 - 8 pm
With special guest performance by violinist: CONSUELO LEPAUW
For those of you who missed the opening, this is your opportunity to meet the artists live on SKYPE directly from their home in Monaco.
2019 is our year of introspection...
We will explore the various ways of seeing deep inside who we are and how we view the world. From the lens of a camera, to the interior of a human sculpture, we will learn about ourselves through the eyes of the artist.
Hilton | Asmus Contemporary is proud to present SOMEWHERE WITHIN, a joint exhibition by Blake Ward and his long time partner and co-creator Boky Hackel-Ward. Blake and Boky will be flying to Chicago from Monaco to attend their premiere exhibition together in North America.
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SOMEWHERE WITHIN will be the first time that Blake and Boky will collaborate on a dual exhibition in the United States. Although Blake's name is well known throughout the art world, Boky Hackel was in the shadows as Blake's partner in creation. In 2015, when Blake made an announcement that he and Boky were co-creators, his publicist relentlessly worked on convincing him that Boky's name be kept out of the press and public because \"it would hurt Blake's career.\"
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Blake and Boky had exhibited in Monaco at the Grimaldi Forum when the Monaco Matin ran a story featuring their work and love story. They wrote that theirs was an artistic collaboration made in heaven. On Valentine's Day 2015, at the Vernissage of Blake's exhibition at the Canadian Sculpture Society, Blake publicly announced that the new work presented was not his alone but a result of his collaboration with Boky.
Immediately, his publicist called an urgent meeting where he strongly discouraged Blake from telling anyone about his collaboration with Boky. There were many arguments while Blake's representative in Canada backed the publicist 100%. They relentlessly tried to dissuade Blake from following his instinct and ethics. Boky's contribution they said should be to continue ghost writing his blogs every three days, no mention or credit of her artistic collaboration with Blake should be given.
In short time, Blake fired the publicist. He gave Boky credit for her creative contributions with their art. And although, the damage to their artistic synergy was serious, their love, respect and devotion to one another other ran deeper...
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Opening July 12 for River North's Midsummer Art Walk. The artist will be present.
Details to come.
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In 1988 Sotheby's New York hosted one of the most talked-about auctions of the decade, the sale of the Estate of Andy Warhol. In addition to paintings and sculpture, some of the most hotly sought-after items were Warhol's personal effects. The goal of the sale was to raise funds for the then fledgling Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
Soon after Warhol's death in 1987, photographer David Gamble was given exclusive access to Warhol's East 66th street House, Factory and Warehouse. There, he captured the placement of Warhol's belongings as the artist had lived with them over the years. Rather than simply documenting the space, and Warhol's objects. Gamble's images sought to capture the humanity and fierce individuality of the artist.
Please join us for an intimate look into the life of this beloved Pop icon as the Art Institute of Chicago launches its major retrospective ANDY WARHOL -- FROM A TO B AND BACK AGAIN that \"illuminates the breadth, depth and interconnectedness of Warhol's production across the entirety of his career but also ways he anticipated the issues, effects, and pace of our current digital age.\"
Image: David Gamble
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DAVID YARROW has built an unrivaled reputation for capturing the beauty of the planet’s remote landscapes, cultures and endangered animals. Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1966, he is now an internationally acclaimed fine art photographer and is currently the world’s best-selling wildlife photographer. For Yarrow, time, commitment and patience are the foundation stones of taking great photographs. He has a clean, contextual and emotive style and strives to capture images that transcend mainstream offerings. Visiting some of the most isolated and pristine regions in the world, Yarrow photographs animal and human inhabitants in their natural, jaw-dropping environments.
Image: David Yarrow
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Closing reception Friday, March 6, 5:30–8pm
The Art andScience of Happiness features paintings and sculptures created by multi-genre artist/gallery owner, poet, humanitarian Arica Hilton inspired by Dr. Jay Kumar. Arica Hilton’s work can be seen as s a visual manifestation of Kumar’s happiness strategies, as outlined in his new book, Science of a Happy Brain: Thriving in the Age of Anger, Anxiety and Addiction. In fact, Hilton’s painting, Universe, Life Unlimited, is featured on the cover.
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Kumar, a pioneer in the field of brain science, behavioral health and happiness, and co-founder of the Applied Brain Science Research Institute, has developed strategies for tapping into an empowering state of mind. In his efforts to understand why happiness seems so elusive to virtually everyone on the planet, Kumar focuses on “The Four Cs of Happiness” – Comfort, Contribution, Connection, and Compassion.
The essence of the collaboration between Dr. Jay, “The Happiness Professor”, and Arica Hilton, the artist, is embodied in one of Hilton’s neon sculptures announcing, “I have one wing, you have another. Together we can fly!” It is not hard to imagine this woman flying, or succeeding at any initiative whatsoever; her infectious personality and perennially youthful personae are impressive, magnetic. Her ability to connect is immediate. And the art she crafts is sensorily arousing.
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Paul Nicklen:
Paul Nicklen (Canadian) is a visual artist and marine biologist who has documented both the beauty and the plight of our planet for over 20 years. Paul’s photography informs and connects by creating an emotional bond with wild subjects in extreme conditions.
After a 20-year career of photographing for journalistic publications like National Geographic, Paul’s perpetuating dream is to revisit his archives for the true artistic gems and release them to the world. His ongoing journey is to continue photographing intimate, evocative, powerful subject matter to create a thought-provoking body of work. Paul hopes his viewers look into the eyes of the animals in his photographs and fall in love with their vulnerability.
In addition to being one of the world’s most renowned nature photographers, Paul is a well-known speaker, TED Talks participant, author, and National Geographic Fellow. In the past two decades, Paul has collaborated with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and explorers to create awareness and inspire action for global issues such as climate change.
Paul has garnered more than 30 of the highest awards given to any photographer in his field, earning a global following of celebrities, conservationists, and fans.
Cristina Mittermeier:
A virtuous mind and voice in conservation photography and one of the most influential female photographers in the world, Cristina Mittermeier began her career as a Marine Biologist working in her native Mexico.
For the past twenty-five years, she has dedicated herself to inspiring a global audience to care about the delicate balance between human well-being and healthy ecosystems.
Cristina's work has exhibited at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, The Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, The Paul Nicklen Gallery in New York, Xposure in the UAE , Art Basel Miami, Terras de Salitre/Mar de Mares Festival in Santiago, The Museum of Plastic Pop-Up in New York, The United Nations Headquarters in association with Disney and Girl Up, and at Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden.
Cristina is the co-founder of SeaLegacy, the founder and former president of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a board member for the WILD Foundation, an advisor on two major Conservation International programs, an esteemed public speaker, and a recipient of multiple internationally recognized awards for her photography. In 2016, Cristina received the Imaging Award for Photographers who Give Back and in 2018 was acknowledged as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.
She is the editor of 26 conservation photography books and her Fine Art Coffee Table book, Amaze, is in its second printing.
Today, Cristina is the Co-founder of the conservation society, SeaLegacy, a National Geographic contributing photographer, a Sony Artisan of Imagery and the editor of 26 coffee table books on conservation issues. She is the first female photographer to reach 1M followers on Instagram and was a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She is acknowledged as one of the most Influential Women in Ocean Conservation in 2018 by Ocean Geographic, and The Men's Journal recently named her as one of the 18 Most Adventurous Women in the World.
Cristina is a pioneer in the use of powerful and emotive imagery to propel conservation efforts. Born in Mexico, Cristina is a marine biologist, photographer, and writer who specializes in issues surrounding fisheries and indigenous cultures.
Image: Cristina Mittermeier \"Lady with the Goose\"
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Although the many of mechanisms of our world as we knew it have come to a pause, this is a very special time in our history when we can choose to embrace what is presented before us and rise to the next level. As we learn how to navigate our daily breath, we are faced with learning what has most relevance to our very existence.
And that is precisely what we aim to do. Since we had to postpone our scheduled series of exhibitions this spring, we decided to bring you a special opportunity to meet artists and experts in the various fields of art, live, in their own homes, up close and personal, as we launch our HILTON| ASMUS LIVE broadcast series.
We begin with legendary National Geographic photographer, and TED TALK favorite Paul Nicklen and National Geographic Woman of Impact & She's Mercedes spokesperson, Cristina Mittermeier. The official opening of their exhibition, ORIGINS was to be April 2nd & 3rd. Instead, we will visit them in their home. and discuss their life during this time, their work with protecting our oceans, whales, Sea Legacy, conservation photography and more. A separate email with details is forthcoming. Below is the schedule:
HILTON | ASMUS LIVE Broadcast Schedule:
PAUL NICKLEN & CRISTINA MITTERMEIER – from their home on Nanoose Bay, Vancouver Island (Part I)
To join the Interactive Live Broadcast please click on www.hiltonasmus.com
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Although the many of mechanisms of our world as we knew it have come to a pause, this is a very special time in our history when we can choose to embrace what is presented before us and rise to the next level. As we learn how to navigate our daily breath, we are faced with learning what has most relevance to our very existence.
And that is precisely what we aim to do. Since we had to postpone our scheduled series of exhibitions this spring, we decided to bring you a special opportunity to meet artists and experts in the various fields of art, live, in their own homes, up close and personal, as we launch our HILTON| ASMUS LIVE broadcast series.
We begin with legendary National Geographic photographer, and TED TALK favorite Paul Nicklen and National Geographic Woman of Impact & She's Mercedes spokesperson, Cristina Mittermeier. The official opening of their exhibition, ORIGINS was to be April 2nd & 3rd. Instead, we will visit them in their home. and discuss their life during this time, their work with protecting our oceans, whales, Sea Legacy, conservation photography and more. A separate email with details is forthcoming. Below is the schedule:
HILTON | ASMUS LIVE Broadcast Schedule: Friday, April 3rd: 7:30 pm CST
PAUL NICKLEN & CRISTINA MITTERMEIER – from their home on Nanoose Bay, Vancouver Island (Part II)
To join the Interactive Live Broadcast please click on
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Although the many of mechanisms of our world as we knew it have come to a pause, this is a very special time in our history when we can choose to embrace what is presented before us and rise to the next level. As we learn how to navigate our daily breath, we are faced with learning what has most relevance to our very existence.
And that is precisely what we aim to do. Since we had to postpone our scheduled series of exhibitions this spring, we decided to bring you a special opportunity to meet artists and experts in the various fields of art, live, in their own homes, up close and personal, as we launch our HILTON| ASMUS LIVE broadcast series.
HILTON | ASMUS LIVE Broadcast Discussion: The Art Market: Tuesday, April 7th: 2:00 pm CST
We will discuss the art market, the stock market, philanthropy, investments and auctions, as we explore wealth and worth in the homes of:
DAVID YARROW from his home in Devon, England
GARY METZNER, Sotheby's Head of Office, from his home in Chicago
DREW WATSON, Senior Vice President, Art Services Bank of America Private Bank, from his home in New York
(Bank of America was the sponsor of the Andy Warhol exhibition and the El Greco exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, which is temporarily closed.)
To join the Interactive Live Broadcast please click on www.hiltonasmus.com
1. You may login to the livestream page on www.hiltonasmus.com
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History is recorded by the artists. Without art, we would know very little about the evolution of humanity.
Although the many of mechanisms of our world as we knew it have come to a pause, this is a very special time in our history when we can choose to embrace what is presented before us and rise to the next level. As we learn how to navigate our daily breath, we are faced with learning what has most relevance to our very existence.
And that is precisely what we aim to do. Since we had to postpone our scheduled series of exhibitions this spring, we decided to bring you a special opportunity to meet artists and experts in the various fields of art, live, in their own homes, up close and personal, as we launch our HILTON| ASMUS LIVE broadcast series.
HILTON | ASMUS LIVE Broadcast: MARCO NEREO ROTELLI from his home in Milano, Italy
Thursday, April 9th: 7:30 pm CST
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History is recorded by the artists. Without art, we would know very little about the evolution of humanity.
Although the many of mechanisms of our world as we knew it have come to a pause, this is a very special time in our history when we can choose to embrace what is presented before us and rise to the next level. As we learn how to navigate our daily breath, we are faced with learning what has most relevance to our very existence.
And that is precisely what we aim to do. Since we had to postpone our scheduled series of exhibitions this spring, we decided to bring you a special opportunity to meet artists and experts in the various fields of art, live, in their own homes, up close and personal, as we launch our HILTON| ASMUS LIVE broadcast series.
HILTON | ASMUS LIVE Broadcast: BLAKE WARD & BOKY HACKEL-WARD from their home in Monaco
Monday, April 13th: 7:30 pm CST
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History is recorded by the artists. Without art, we would know very little about the evolution of humanity.
Although the many of mechanisms of our world as we knew it have come to a pause, this is a very special time in our history when we can choose to embrace what is presented before us and rise to the next level. As we learn how to navigate our daily breath, we are faced with learning what has most relevance to our very existence.
And that is precisely what we aim to do. Since we had to postpone our scheduled series of exhibitions this spring, we decided to bring you a special opportunity to meet artists and experts in the various fields of art, live, in their own homes, up close and personal, as we launch our HILTON| ASMUS LIVE broadcast series.
HILTON | ASMUS LIVE Broadcast: DAVID GAMBLE, from his home in New Orleans
Thursday, April 15th: 7:30 pm CST
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OPEN HOUSE
Thursday: July 16th ~ 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Friday: July 17th ~ 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday: July 18th ~ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Our gallery has officially reopened! What a memorable last few months it has been. From lockdowns to history making protests, we have seen it all! But Chicago is a resilient city. And human beings are irrepressible in their passion for life. Here we are, as the arts have been the recorders of history since the beginning of human evolution.
A Series of virtual and by appointment events with David Yarrow including OVR (Online Viewing Room)
RSVP: arica@hilton-asmus.com
Traditionally, the first week in December is Art Basel Miami Beach art week. However, since the unprecedented circumstances of the past nine months, the art world has pivoted to doing more and more events virtually. Art Basel, one of the most important art events of the year has been rescheduled for next year.
However, since Art Basel has gone virtual this year, we invited David Yarrow to Chicago for the opening of his latest series, ON THE ROAD AGAIN.
With ultimate precautions for the safety of our clients and team members, we will be planning carefully and safely orchestrated special events with David that will make this surreal time in the history of our world a joyful and unforgettable one.
On display will be over 35 of David's newest images taken in 2020 - from Montana, Wyoming, and Texas, to Iceland and Africa. You will have a number of opportunities to see the new works and meet with David, virtually or by appointment.
Hilton | Asmus Contemporary (a gallery focused on conservation and supporting the community through arts initiatives) will be presenting one of the most charismatic and successful artists of the decade. With virtual interviews that will be conducted through Hilton | Asmus Live, Instagram Live and Facebook Live platforms, the gallery plans to push forward with presentations of Yarrow's newest series of photographs with iconic supermodels Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Josie Canseco AND with the star of the show, a hybrid wolf breed called the Tamaskin.
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PAUL NICKLEN
Paul Nicklen (Canadian) is a visual artist and marine biologist who has documented both the beauty and the plight of our planet for over 20 years. Paul’s photography informs and connects by creating an emotional bond with wild subjects in extreme conditions.
After a 20-year career of photographing for journalistic publications like National Geographic, Paul’s perpetuating dream is to revisit his archives for the true artistic gems and release them to the world. His ongoing journey is to continue photographing intimate, evocative, powerful subject matter to create a thought-provoking body of work. Paul hopes his viewers look into the eyes of the animals in his photographs and fall in love with their vulnerability.
In addition to being one of the world’s most renowned nature photographers, Paul is a well-known speaker, TED Talks participant, author, and National Geographic Fellow. In the past two decades, Paul has collaborated with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and explorers to create awareness and inspire action for global issues such as climate change.
Paul has garnered more than 30 of the highest awards given to any photographer in his field, earning a global following of celebrities, conservationists, and fans.
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CRISTINA MITTERMEIER
One of the most respected voices in conservation photography and one of the most influential female photographers in the world, Cristina Mittermeier began her career as a Marine Biologist working in her native Mexico.
For the past twenty-five years, she has dedicated herself to inspiring a global audience to care about the delicate balance between human well-being and healthy ecosystems.
Cristina's work has exhibited at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, The Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, The Paul Nicklen Gallery in New York, Xposure in the UAE , Art Basel Miami, Terras de Salitre/Mar de Mares Festival in Santiago, The Museum of Plastic Pop-Up in New York, The United Nations Headquarters in association with Disney and Girl Up, and at Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden.
Cristina is the co-founder of SeaLegacy, the founder and former president of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a board member for the WILD Foundation, an advisor on two major Conservation International programs, an esteemed public speaker, and a recipient of multiple internationally recognized awards for her photography. In 2016, Cristina received the Imaging Award for Photographers who Give Back and in 2018 was acknowledged as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.
She is the editor of 26 conservation photography books and her Fine Art Coffee Table book, Amaze, is in its second printing.
Today, Cristina is the Co-founder of the conservation society, SeaLegacy, a National Geographic contributing photographer, a Sony Artisan of Imagery and the editor of 26 coffee table books on conservation issues. She is the first female photographer to reach 1M followers on Instagram and was a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She is acknowledged as one of the most Influential Women in Ocean Conservation in 2018 by Ocean Geographic, and The Men's Journal recently named her as one of the 18 Most Adventurous Women in the World.
Cristina is a pioneer in the use of powerful and emotive imagery to propel conservation efforts. Born in Mexico, Cristina is a marine biologist, photographer, and writer who specializes in issues surrounding fisheries and indigenous cultures.
This is on view at our Bridgeport Location at 3622 S Morgan
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DAVID YARROW has built an unrivaled reputation for capturing the beauty of the planet’s remote landscapes, cultures and endangered animals. Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1966, He took up photography at an early age and as a 20-year-old found himself working as a photographer for The London Times on the pitch at the World Cup Final in Mexico City. On that day, David took the famous picture of Diego Maradona holding the World Cup and, as a result, was subsequently asked to cover the Olympics and numerous other sporting events. Many years later David established himself as a fine art photographer by documenting the natural world from new perspectives and the last nine years have been career defining.
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THE VANISHING MEDIUM exhibition focuses on Jack's work as a Polaroid artist, a photographic medium that has become virtually irrelevant in these modern times. A majority of his work has been concentrated on large format Polaroid work which encompasses emulsion manipulation and multiple imagery. Perno hones in on post visualization - extracting imagery through manipulation during and after exposures, out of the camera and in the lab.
\"In a world of photographic editions, an emulsion manipulation is a single piece, simultaneously photography and sculpture. Social narratives are generally accidental, and although I gravitate toward the non-realistic side of photography, historical recording has found its way into my work by being at a place, at a time, with a camera, as an observer.\"
— Jack Perno
THE VANISHING MEDIUM will be on display until the 13th of August. Please contact sophie@hilton-asmus.com with any questions regarding show details! The exhibition will also be available virtually on our website.
Open as part of Mid-Summer River North Gallery Walk
Friday, July 8, 2022, 5-8pm
Join us Friday, July 8 from 5 to 8pm in the River North Gallery District for the Mid-Summer River North Gallery Walk. Tour the art galleries on a self-guided walk while meeting artists, curators, and gallery staff. Finish with cocktails at any of the restaurants in the neighborhood. The Mid-Summer River North Gallery Walk is free and open to the public. Shows continue through August.
Participating Galleries include:
Addington Gallery
Carl Hammer Gallery
Gallery Victor Armendariz
Gruen Galleries
Hilton | Asmus Contemporary
Jean Albano Gallery
Rosenthal Fine Art
Vale Craft Gallery
ZG Gallery
Zolla/Lieberman Gallery
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OSAMA ESBER – Rituals of Passing
Visual Poetry of the Spirit
Debut Exhibition
Opening Reception:
Friday, August 19, 5 pm to 8 pm
It is with great pleasure I invite you to the debut exhibition of Syrian poet, photographer, short story writer and translator, Osama Esber. Osama initially arrived to the United States as a visiting scholar to the University of Chicago ten years ago.
I first met him in 2013 when I was invited to curate the poetry for a sound and light installation at the Field Museum of Natural History by Italian artist Marco Nereo Rotelli.
Marco had asked me to assemble an international team of poets to help bring to life his vision of illuminating the Field Museum with light projections of art and visual poetry with a soundtrack of music and poetry in the languages of the world. He gave us each a canto by Dante Alighieri as a springboard to the poems we would all write. So I ran with his concept and invited some of the finest poets in the world. Superstars such as Giuseppe Conte, Ana Castillo, Reginald Gibbons, Ed Roberson, Elise Paschen, Parneshia Jones and Osama Esber to name a few. The poets read their works in English and in the their native language. From Italian to Spanish, French, Turkish, Greek, Arabic and Hebrew, we covered a spectrum of languages and cultures.
Osama's biography reads like any scholar. He has translated works into Arabic by Henry Miller, Toni Morrison, Bertrand Russell, Seamus Heaney, Elizabeth Gilbert, Raymond Carver, Michael Ondaatje and Noam Chomsky, to name a few. In fact, Osama translated one of my favorite books, Michael Ondaatje's The English Patient, before the book became famous and made into the Oscar winning film. He has written five volumes of poetry and edited numerous books.
Osama and I lost touch for many years after, but we followed each other on Instagram (should I even admit this in writing?) and I would \"like\" his photographs from time to time. And then I realized, many of his images were mesmerizing. There was a simplicity and power that made me think of them for days and weeks after. They weren't 'hype.' They weren't the product of an artist trying to impress anyone. Or do something wild and crazy with shock factor. They were just the meanderings of a man on a beach meditating on life.
You see, Osama and his family decided to leave their country because of the war many years ago. His wife, Maha, was a television news journalist in Syria before the war; his uncle, Adonis,the most famous and influential poet of the Arab world, was nominated numerous times for the Nobel Prize in literature. They have chosen to not return to their country of birth. Yet they have not only survived but flourished in the worlds of their own making.
What Osama and his family have seen often manifests in his poetry. His poem, In The Land of Revelation written for DIVINA NATURA at the Field Museum was about the ravages of war he experienced. Writing about things may help ease the pain, the brutality of war, of loss, but also brings a sobering element to one's life. War does that to people.
Since Pearl Harbor, we in America, have not experienced buildings being bombed next door. We have not seen dead bodies piling up or heard the sound of missiles overhead. I feel very fortunate to live in America. This is where Osama and his family began to heal from the traumas of war. Of loss. Of country. Of culture. Of home.
But the other side of his story is a serene and tranquil one. The side he chooses to manifest in his life.
\"Photography has helped move away from trying to rationalize things logically. The photographs have saved me from being trapped under the influence of great literary giants.
It helped me see poetry in a different way.\"
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David returns to his favorite city not only for an exhibition and book signing of his latest monograph, STORYTELLING, but to also do a photoshoot with MARIAN HOSSA,three-time Stanley Cup champion, five-time NHL All Star and Hall of Fame inductee. Joining Marian in the photoshoots will also be many of our beloved Blackhawks legends and teammates.
For more than two decades, legendary British photographer David Yarrow has created evocative photography of some of the world’s most iconic personalities, sporting moments, and endangered wildlife. With his images raising huge sums for charity, he is one of the most relevant and best-selling photographers in the world today.
This stunning volume is a retrospective of Yarrow’s storytelling work, which has earned him wide acclaim in the fine-art market. This assemblage of truly unmatched work brings the magic and brilliance of the big screen to each singular image. Inspired by the great cinematic directors, Yarrow tells stories from the Wild West to the pirates of the Caribbean, the coasts of Alaska to the plains of Africa, Manhattan to an old saloon in Montana. Whether poignant, dramatic, or provocative, they are always epic. Offering additional insight are behind-the-scenes photos and Yarrow’s own first-person contextual narratives.
Image: DAVID YARROW, The Lion’s Den
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Markus Klinko’s latest body of work titled ‘The Angel Factory’, is a tongue in cheek commentary on our society’s obsession with plastic surgery, diet and exercise trends, and the perpetual quest for youth. The series showcases stylized scenarios of perfected models and high tech medical and work out equipment. Bold colors and exaggerated perfection are defining elements.
Image: The Blue Angel
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The solo exhibition of original works on paper opens on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm with a book signing for Castillo's latest novel, Doña Cleanwell Leaves Home from 4– 6 pm.
• Opening Reception: Saturday, June 24th, 4 - 8 pm
• Book Signing: 4 - 6 pm
Hilton | Asmus (716 N. Wells Street) is proud to announce the opening of “THE MANY LOVES OF ANA CASTILLO,” a debut art exhibition by celebrated Hispanic/Chicana poet, artist, novelist, essayist, editor and translator, ANA CASTILLO.
In addition, we are honored to announce an intimate Poetry Reading with Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson & Ana Castillo on Monday, June 26th from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at our Library in our Bridgeport gallery at the Morgan Arts Complex (MAC). Please contact us for details.
To add to her literary repertoire, Castillo has created a whimsical world of visual characters painstakingly woven with pencil, pen, sharpies and pastels, featuring series of angels, goddesses, animals and auto portraits in a distinctive and original style.
\"Whether it's dancing cats or a girl with a dove dress, a series may evolve solely from a desire to try variations of a theme. My immediate environment--quail, turtles, dogs, insects are turned up on paper. All manner of creatures and human figures, past, present, around the globe and from beyond—appear. The sun, moon and stars that give us light are also everpresent.
At times, I go within, inside where emotions from experiences dwell. They manifest in symbols, divine figures, hybrid creatures, my love and respect I’ve had for Mexican artisans and I draw Trees of Life, Talavera ceramic designs, or pre- Hispanic symbols like the Monkey Mambo series. Whether it was Beardsley’s spirit revisiting me or a desire to occupy the hours with a task that required dedication while producing calmness within, but also, finally, a pleasant object, once I began in summer, 2015, I’ve not stopped.
--Ana Castillo June 2, 2023 New Mexico
Born and raised in Chicago, Castillo's award winning, bestselling titles include the novels So Far from God, The Guardians, Peel My Love like an Onion, and Sapogonia, which was a New York Times Notable Book, and the poetry collection I Ask the Impossible. She has received numerous awards, including the 2018 PEN Oakland Lifetime Achievement Award, the Fuller Award for Lifetime Achievement, and this year was inducted into the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame.
Ana Castillo is a powerful voice in not only the literary world but as an artist of originality and substance. We look forward to seeing you on June 24th to celebrate Ana's debut exhibition.
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Hilton Contemporary announces the premiere of “ADONIS – THIS IS HOW LOVE ARRIVES” a debut solo exhibition of original works on paper by 93-year-old Syrian Nobel Prize-nominated poet, critic, essayist, and translator, ADONIS.
Born in Syria in 1930, ADONIS (nee Ali Ahmad Said Esber) is considered “the greatest living poet of the Arab world.” A secularist, he was imprisoned as a young man in Syria for his political views. In 1956, he fled to exile in Lebanon, where he led a modernist movement that revolutionized Arabic poetry. He moved to Paris in 1985 where he has lived for nearly 40 years. In 1997, the French government awarded him the Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters, one of the highest honors by the French Ministry of Culture, and in 2012 named him Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honor) for not only his poetry, but for his contributions as a thought leader.
“I am radically against violence – I am with Gandhi, not Guevara... A creator always has to be with what’s revolutionary, but he should never be like the revolutionaries. He can’t speak the same language or work in the same political environment.... I'm against an ideology based on a singleness of ideas...In our tradition, unfortunately, everything is based on unity – the oneness of God, of politics, of the people. We can't ever arrive at democracy with this mentality because democracy is based on understanding the other as different. You can't think you hold the truth, and that nobody else has it.\"– Adonis
Since the second half of the 20th century, Adonis has \"had a seismic influence on Arabic poetry comparable to T.S. Eliot’s in the western world.” (Jaggi, Maya. The Guardian)
“His life as a poet makes him more than a writer: he is a voice. When Adonis speaks, the rest of the world stays silent to hear his word, to feel, and to think.” ~ Donatien Grau
A controversial poet, Adonis has publicly relayed his support for women’s rights and human rights throughout his lifetime. In an effort to keep the Arabic legacy alive through constant reexamination of its tenets, he continues to explore the difficult balance between tradition and modernity.
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His liberal views on freedom of religion, and freedom of thought and expression, have made him a target for the conservative, fundamentalist religious groups that have polarized much of our world.
THIS IS HOW LOVE ARRIVES is the first exhibition of his collage paintings in America.
For Adonis, his art is a visual extension of his poetry, and his dissertations on love, life, peace, war. He can fashion a small stone to look like the face of St. Exupery's The Little Prince, gazing at stars encircled by lyrical images of words written in classical Arabic script; or he can splash paint onto his canvas in a brilliant amalgamation of colors that may remind one of Jackson Pollock or Sam Francis. He has an uncanny ability to layer various materials that end up being an image we can identify with. And many of his works are simple action paintings. You can feel the movement, like a ballet.
In his poetry, Adonis calls for a “leap outside of established concepts, a change in the order of things and in the way we look at them.” His work often centers not only on the process of poetic creations but a visual narrative resulting from the depth of his imagery – imagined and realized.
Arica Hilton, founder and CEO of Hilton Contemporary and Arts Poetica, states, “This summer, I traveled to Paris twice to meet this 93-year-young man of beautiful words and profound thoughts. To encounter someone like Adonis in this lifetime is a gift. He not only revolutionized modern Arabic poetry, he IS modern poetry. And with that, he has revealed a visual dialectic that transcends languages and cultures. When I saw that twinkle in his eyes as we discussed his work, I realized, this is how love arrives. I am thrilled to welcome him to Chicago.”
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Opening night of David's exhibition will be on Thursday, November 30th in our River North gallery.
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HOPE: A PRELUDE will be the inaugural exhibition for BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANCE, an ongoing series of shows exemplifying the work of women who are highly intelligent AND considered beautiful...
Stay tuned for more details about Cristina Mittermeier's upcoming exhibition and the BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANCE series.
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RNDD (River North Design District) ART WALK
PAUL NICKLEN
REVERENCE
OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, September 6th
716 N. Wells (River North)
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Hilton Contemporary announces a specially curated exhibition of new and archival images drawn from the works of world-renowned photographer Paul Nicklen. The exhibition, titled “Reverence,” calls on viewers to cherish our planet with the respect and sacredness it deserves.
Nicklen’s close, intimate portraits of wildlife bring viewers face-to-face with pumas, wolves, whales and more, revealing their roles as integral parts of an ancient order of life 4 billion years in the making. “Reverence” will be spread across Hilton Contemporary’s two galleries in River North (716 N. Wells St.) and Bridgeport at the Morgan Arts Complex (3622 S. Morgan St.). The opening reception will take place Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hilton Contemporary River North. The exhibition will be on-view through November 9th.
Following the exhibition’s opening reception on Sept. 6, Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier will be participating in the Printers Row LitFest, taking part in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Alex Garcia at the Center Stage (on S. Dearborn St. between Polk and Harrison) on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. The talk will be followed by a book signing at Hilton Contemporary - Tent V across from the park at Center Stage.
This will be the second year that Hilton Contemporary will participate in the Printers Row LitFest presenting ARTS POETICA GLOBAL, an arts council for global initiatives and philosophies. Last September the featured artist/poet was the Nobel prize nominated, 94 year old poet, Adonis.
“We’re honored to have the opportunity to display the works of a an artist whose devotion to and love of nature is unmatched,” said Arica Hilton, CEO of Hilton Contemporary galleries. Paul's and Cristina Mittermeier’s tireless efforts to help pass legislation to protect our oceans and the life that resides within and on our earth, is an important part of our mission to exhibit works that pulsate with vitality and leave viewers with a heightened appreciation and understanding of our natural world.”
Recently featured in the National Geographic series “Photographer” alongside his partner Cristina Goettsch Mittermeier, Paul Nicklen’s new works on display feature pumas that Nicklen shot in a recent trip to Patagonia, Chile, in addition to landscape photos of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil. On display will also be Nicklen's iconic images he has long been known for such as Ice Waterfall (on the cover of Pearl Jam's GIGATON ALBUM), bears, huskies, sperm whales, penguins and others.
Raised in the remote Arctic, Nicklen developed a deep love for wildlife at a young age, nurtured by the rugged landscapes of his home on Baffin Island and the influence of his predominantly Inuit community. His childhood passion for nature led him to pursue a career as a marine biologist before transitioning to photography, eventually leading to a 20-year career at National Geographic Magazine where he documented both the beauty and the plight of our planet.
Known for enduring extreme expeditions across the world’s most isolated environments, Nicklen’s photography quickly garnered international acclaim as a voice for the voiceless and vulnerable wildlife. His evolution through the intersection of art, conservation and science spans from the shores of Antarctica to the depths of the South Pacific. Through his visceral imagery, Nicklen challenges viewers’ perceptions of nature and encourages a shared sense of kinship among all life.
Nicklen has garnered more than 30 of the highest accolades given to any photographer in his field, earning a global following of celebrities, conservationists, and fans. He has published more than 20 stories for National Geographic and has been the recipient of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award and the prestigious World Press Photo award for photojournalism.
In the foreword to Paul Nicklen’s book “Born to Ice,” actor and environmental activist, Leonardo DiCaprio wrote:
“To witness the Arctic and Antarctica through Paul Nicklen's lens is to experience hope in action. Born to Ice showcases the life's work of an artist whose love for the landscape-and each animal in it-is so palpable that emotion echoes throughout every image. As a collection, the images build in scope and power, leaving you profoundly affected and deepening your sense of commitment to protect these stunning parts of our planet.” - Leonardo DiCaprio, June 2018
Accompanying Nicklen’s work will be photographs by his partner, Cristina Goettsch Mittermeier, also an acclaimed nature photographer who has been globally recognized as one of the most influential wildlife writers and conservationists, having been named a National Geographic Woman of Impact in 2018. Mittermeier recently debuted her solo exhibition at Hilton Contemporary in July 2024 to an overwhelming reception by collectors from around the world. The exhibition, “HOPE: A PRELUDE” has been held over until October of this year. Collectors will have one more opportunity to meet Mittermeier during Nicklen’s opening reception and Printers Row LitFest
Hilton Contemporary River North is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Bridgeport location is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“Reverence” is free and open to the public to view. To learn more about “Reverence” or Hilton Contemporary, visit hiltoncontemporary.com.
REVERENCE at Hilton Contemporary, September 6 - November 9, 2024
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Trees and mountains breathe out peace.
Splashes of color vibrate with the energy of life and movement.
Her visually poetic paintings create a close relationship
between the beauty of nature and its beholder.
The Honorable Dr. Catherine Yi-yu Cho Woo (1935-2021) was an accomplished poet, composer, painter, teacher, and writer. She was the first Asian American woman to serve on the National Council on the Arts, and was honored by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Her paintings have been described as visual poems, because of the simplicity, intensity, and purity of her expressions. A master of Feng Shui, the 4,000-year-old Chinese art of designing one’s environment to maximize the flow of positive energy (ch’i), she channeled into her works an insight into beauty and peacefulness.
Dr. Woo was the rare artist who could address both scholarly and mainstream audiences. She authored nine books in Chinese and English on Chinese literature, art, and culture.
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As 2025 is year of the Wood Snake in the Chinese zodiac, characteristics such as growth, wisdom, tolerance, passion, energy, transformation and brightness will surface. Symbolically, this year is considered a return to one’s true nature, a year of self reflection, self-discovery, creativity and inner growth. It is a symbol of rebirth and eternity, the continuous renewal of life.
Dr. Woo believed that there is no separation in art and life. She taught the way of “wind and water,” by capturing the special forces of life through her use of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
Annual Mid-Summer River North Art Walk
Friday July 11, 2025 - 5 to 8PM
Participating Galleries Include:
Addington Gallery on Wells
Gallery VICTOR on Superior
Carousel Fine Art on Superior
ZG Gallery on Superior
Hilton Contemporary on Wells
Zolla / Lieberman Gallery on Huron
Rosenthal Fine Art on Superior
Stephen Daiter Gallery on Franklin
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Renowned for his ability to weave narratives of desire, mystery, and glamour into large-scale photographs, Drebin has become one of the most recognizable visual artists of his generation. His body of work spans photography, light boxes, neon installations, sculptures, and etchings on glass. Known for blending cinematic drama with raw human emotion, his art has been described as 'Hollywood glamour meets psychological thriller.'
Hilton Contemporary’s presentation of CINEMATIC DREAMS is the gallery’s first major showcase of David Drebin’s works to our Chicago collectors. The exhibition will highlight both his most celebrated images and rarely seen archival works, giving collectors the chance to experience Drebin’s evocative vision in person. “We are very pleased to introduce David Drebin to Chicago,” said Arica Hilton, CEO and founder of Hilton Contemporary galleries. “His work is bold and unforgettable. Drebin's landscapes are pure cinematography, turning glamour into cinematic storytelling. By presenting Drebin’s vision to our collectors, we continue our mission to feature artists who inspire us to see the world with renewed imagination.”
Opening Reception: Friday, October 3rd • 5 to 8 p.m. Hilton Contemporary - River North 716 N. Wells, Chicago About David Drebin Born in Toronto and based in New York City, David Drebin graduated from Parsons School of Design in 1996 and quickly rose to international acclaim. His cinematic style explores themes of beauty, fame, and fantasy. Often his images portray subjects caught in moments of longing or escapism against breathtaking cityscapes and dreamlike settings. In addition to photography, Drebin is celebrated for his multidisciplinary practice. His Hidden Stars portraits playfully mask or conceal well-known cultural figures, exploring the tension between celebrity, anonymity, and identity. He has also created large-scale neon installations, light boxes, etchings on glass, and sculptures, all of which extend his visual universe beyond photography into immersive and experiential art.
Drebin’s career includes collaborations with leading global brands and publications such as Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, GQ, and National Geographic. His artwork has been exhibited at Art Basel, Paris Photo, Intersect Aspen, Photo London, Art Miami, Art Palm Beach, Istanbul Contemporary, and many more. He has also photographed high-profile individuals such as Charlize Theron, John Legend, Sandra Bernhard, Kevin Bacon, and Diane von Fürstenberg among others. Known for his striking portraits, expansive city views, and neon art pieces, Drebin creates immersive worlds that blur the line between reality and imagination. His photographs often feel like stills from a film noir, inviting viewers to create their own narratives around his enigmatic subjects. Drebin has published multiple monographs with teNeues, including The Morning After (2010), Chasing Paradise (2015), Dreamscapes (2016), and Collectors Edition (2021). His works are highly sought after on the international art market, with pieces consistently commanding record-breaking results at auction.
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Lawrence Schiller
Photography and cinematic storytelling through the lens of Lawrence Schiller.
You are cordially invited to The Extended Moment, a dynamic exhibition by Danish photographer Jacob Gils. We are pleased to announce that Gils will be in attendance.
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The exhibition features a new body of mixed-media collages alongside a selection of limited-edition photographs, expanding Mittermeier’s celebrated visual language through layered, tactile works that reflect on memory, place, and the fragile beauty of the natural world.
These new collage works extend Mittermeier’s longstanding exploration of our connection to nature while introducing a new physicality to her practice. Built through layers of image, texture, and mark-making, the works reflect both personal remembrance and collective environmental memory—traces of landscapes, coastlines, wildlife, and lived experience that remain with us long after a moment has passed. The result is a body of work that feels both expansive and deeply personal, balancing wonder with urgency.
Coinciding with the exhibition, Mittermeier will also appear in Chicago as an honorary guest speaker at Aspen Institute's Aspen Ideas: Climate Chicago at Shedd Aquarium on July 21st — a fitting extension of the environmental and conservation themes that have defined her career. Serving as the focal point for the summit's \"Evenings at Ideas\", the event brings together global leaders, policymakers, and climate innovators.
Mittermeier is widely known as one of the leading voices in contemporary conservation photography. A photographer, marine biologist, and co-founder of the conservation organization SeaLegacy, her work has helped shape global conversations around climate change, biodiversity, and ocean protection.
Yet even as her images bear witness to the environmental crisis, they are rooted in reverence—an effort to inspire care, responsibility, and a deeper sense of belonging within the natural world.
In Marks of Memory, that sense of reverence takes on new form. The exhibition invites viewers to consider how images function not only as records, but as vessels: carrying emotion, experience, and evidence of what has been loved, witnessed, and at risk of being lost. Together, the collages and photographs offer a meditation on remembrance, stewardship, and the enduring marks left by both nature and human presence.
Marks of Memory will be on view at Hilton Contemporary through September 15, 2026
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Image: Muñeca con Flores
Please join us to celebrate this monumental exhibition on two separate days.
PREVIEW on Friday, September 11 • 5 to 8 pm at our River North gallery at 716 N. Wells.
OPENING RECEPTION with the artist on Saturday, September 19 • 4 to 6 pm at 700 N. LaSalle Street in Chicago.
Since the public opening on June 2nd of the open air exhibition on Chicago's North Michigan Avenue (the Magnificent Mile) Chicago had not seen a public art display of this magnitude in 27 years.
Carole Feuerman is best known for her figurative sculptures depicting swimmers and dancers. She is the only woman to sculpt in this style, creating lifelike works for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
From landing on the front page of the Chicago Tribune, to thousands of Chicago residents and tourists from around the world, we have been inundated with inspiring messages that have given joy to millions of people who have strolled along the Magnificent Mile of Michigan Avenue.
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PREVIEW on Friday, September 11 • 5 to 8 pm at our River North gallery at 716 N. Wells.
OPENING RECEPTION with the artist on Saturday, September 19 • 4 to 6 pm at 700 N. LaSalle Street in Chicago.
Since the public opening on June 2nd of the open air exhibition on Chicago's North Michigan Avenue (the Magnificent Mile) Chicago had not seen a public art display of this magnitude in 27 years.
Carole Feuerman is best known for her figurative sculptures depicting swimmers and dancers. She is the only woman to sculpt in this style, creating lifelike works for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
From landing on the front page of the Chicago Tribune, to thousands of Chicago residents and tourists from around the world, we have been inundated with inspiring messages that have given joy to millions of people who have strolled along the Magnificent Mile of Michigan Avenue.
In addition to our public sculpture installation, our gallery will feature Carole's life-size, tabletop and miniature sculptures.
Image: Miniature Quan