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Bucking Tradition
by Robyn Farrell Roulo
Group Show at Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
November 14th - February 14th, 2010
Posted
11/21/09
“Italics: Italian Art Between Tradition and Revolution 1968-2008” sheds light on nearly a half century of contemporary art not otherwise seen outside of Italy. The brainchild of international curator, writer and critic, Francesco Bonami, and co-presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago and the Palazzo Grassi in Venice, the exhibition gives new insight to the conventional definition of “Italian Art”. Presenting work by more than 100 works from nerly 80 artists, “... [more]
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The Good Fight
by Robyn Farrell Roulo
Wesley Kimler at Eyeporium Gallery
October 2nd 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Posted
11/1/09
Umurbrogol? I hate to admit that the title of Wesley Kimler’s latest exhibition was somewhat foreign to me until his opening. After a quick search on Wikipedia and brief history lesson from the artist, I had a better understanding behind the series. Currently on view at the Eyeporium Gallery, “Umurbrogol” is named after the treacherous mountain range on the island of Peleliu (part of the Palau Islands). This particular location was the site of one the most devastating WWII b... [more]
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Not So Ordinary
by Robyn Farrell Roulo
James Kao at Lloyd Dobler Gallery
September 12th 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Posted
9/28/09
Located above the historic Chopin Theatre on West Division, Lloyd Dobler Gallery kicked off the fall season with vibrant new paintings from philosopher turned artist, James Kao. “Ways of World Making” features work from his latest series “Pantomimes”. Kao’s paintings represent the root of the title, “Pantomimes”, meaning a group that imitates all.
Taking cues from the aesthetic philosophies of Nelsen Goodman and the artist’s own, Kao builds a world based on surrou... [more]
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Portrait of the Artist: Candice Hunter
by orangemoon
Candace Hunter at An Orange Moon Antiques & Design Studio
August 28th 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Posted
9/11/09
Originally appeared in Newcity, 8/24/09. Written by Jason Foumberg, Art Editor for Newcity. Courtesy of Newcity and Jason Foumberg:
Candace Hunter
An artist working in collage can make one of two major statements: by selecting and cutting material from piles of old magazines, the collagist either despairingly critiques the ever-flowing fountain of consumer information, or else she is a cosmopolite, joining disparate faces and places into a communal frame.
Candace Hunter is this second type of colla... [more]
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New Kids on the Block
by Robyn Farrell Roulo
Isak Applin, Carl Baratta, Joel Dean, J. Austin Eddy, Jonathan Gardner, Dominick Garritano, Jason Karolak, Hounyeh Kim, Rachel Niffenegger, Joseph Noderer, Carmen Price, Benajmin Seamons, Jenn Wilson at Corbett vs. Dempsey
July 11th 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Posted
8/2/09
Chicago and its beloved Art Institute carry a reputation of cultivating generations of young, raw talent. Thus, our city has become a magnet for aspiring artists eager to be inspired and create, like so many of those that have passed through on their path to success. Despite this illustrious reputation and art world lore, the contemporary art scene can be difficult to navigate. Many galleries include work by emerging artists, but often I find myself searching for fresh, innovative wor... [more]
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All Things Natural
by Robyn Farrell Roulo
Cy Twombly at The Art Institute of Chicago
May 16th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Posted
5/18/09
Saturday, May 16th, marked the inaugural opening of the Modern Wing, but it also premiered the exhibition, "Cy Twombly: The Natural World, Selected Works 2000-2007". Located in the new Modern Wing, in the Abbott Galleries off of Griffin Court, the exhibition features over 30 works by the artist. The collection of work showcases more recent developments by the artist over the past decade. The body of work is monumental in size and meaning, a fitting exhibition for Renzo Piano's profoun... [more]
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Scene of the Century: Young Modern Event, May 15, 2009
by Robyn Farrell Roulo
Posted
5/17/09
Opening Day at the Modern Wing featured musical performances, gallery lectures and activities for visitors of every age. Not to mention the art. 111 S. Michigan Ave. was a sea of people spanning from Millennium Park to the new Modern Wing and throughout the rest of the Museum. It was a celebration for the devoted member and inquisitive visitor or passerby alike. For some of us, the fanfare was just a continuation from the night before.
On Friday night at 10... [more]
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The Modern Wing
by Abraham Ritchie
Posted
5/11/09
This weekend on May 16th, the new addition to the Art Institute of Chicago opens its doors to the public. Before we see the interior, here are some exterior shots:
The Art Institute of Chicago. Detail of Facade, Photo credit: Charles G. Young, Interactive Design Architects.
The Art Institute of Chicago. Aerial View Looking South, Photo credit: Andrew Campbell Photography.
The Art Institute of Chicago. Roofline View, Photo credit: James Iska, the Art Institute of Chica... [more]
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No Such Thing As Color
by Kathryn Born
Olafur Eliasson at Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
May 1st - September 13th
Posted
4/30/09
"The bartender presses a button, and just like that the rain stops." -Barry Yourgrau, A Man Jumps Out of an Airplane
Olafur Eliasson's show at the MCA has two types of artworks: objects and experiences. The first experience is the yellow-lighted hall (Room for one colour, 1997)which seems at first like a crushing disappointment, Dan Flavin Part Deux. Then you realize that everyone around you is in greyscale. You are in a living black and white movie. The lady with the red blazer? G... [more]
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Art Is Not Eternal
by Kathryn Born
Annie Heckman, Wendy Kveck, Marci Rubin, Shawn Stucky, Jess Witte at The Art Center
March 6th - March 29th
Posted
3/9/09
"Art is not eternal."- Tom Wolfe, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
"For A Limited Time Only" is an exhibit of ephemeral art curated by Olga Stefan. It showcases seven works that will all change substantially during the three-week run of the show.
Shawn Stucky created an edible catalog.
Jess Witte created birdseed doilies, which will get scattered or eaten by birds.
Annie Heckman stacked glow-in-the-dark bones which could collapse like a house of cards,
Marci Rubin's ice-... [more]
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