Deb Sokolow – Manipulative Individuals & Shadowy Histories
Weaving complex visual narratives dotted with conspiracy, double-dealings, intrigue, and subterfuge, Deb Sokolow creates a multilayered universe that draws inspiration from real life events, personalities, and imaginary scenarios. The COMP Magazine caught up with Sokolow at her westside studio to discuss her fascination with Chicago's murky past, the impact ...
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MCA Chicago – DEBUTS NEW VISUAL IDENTITY
MCA Chicago
220 E Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Web: https://mcachicago.org/Home
MCA DEBUTS NEW VISUAL IDENTITY
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago announces the launch of its new visual identity, developed by internationally renowned design studio Mevis & Van Deursen (MVD). The design includes the MCA’s typeface and logo, and is reflected in the ...
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OF & ON PAPER: Erin Elizabeth + Carrie Ann Schumacher
The University of St. Francis Art Gallery presents:
OF & ON PAPER: Erin Elizabeth + Carrie Ann Schumacher
On exhibit: Nov 2 - Dec 10, 2015
Public reception: Thursday, Nov 12, 6-8pm
Address: 25 East Van Buren, Joliet, IL 60432
Of & On Paper is a 2-person exhibition featuring the work of artists Erin ...
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IN SANE – Exhibit & Performances, Opens 11/5/15
IN SANE
Exhibit & Performances
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 5, 2015, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
1824 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Seven artists from Chicago, Detroit, Toledo, New York and Berlin respond to the questions posed by curator and Chicago artist Andrei Rabodzeenko: What does it mean to be sane? Do ...
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Jennifer Greenburg – Revisiting Vernacular Contributions
Cultivating a chameleon like persona as author, subject and photographer, Jennifer Greenburg has created a sustained practice that offers revamped insight into varied American subcultures and popular myths. This fall, The COMP Magazine visited Greenburg at her Northside studio to discuss her long relationship with the city of ...
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ACRE (Artists’ Cooperative Residency and Exhibitions) Interview 2015
Since the inception of ACRE (Artists’ Cooperative Residency and Exhibitions) in 2010, this non-profit organization has hosted numerous artists from around the world in their facility located in Steuben, Wisconsin, and produced hundreds of exhibitions in a wide array of spaces in Chicago. The COMP Magazine recently caught ...
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Lise Haller Baggesen – Mothernism at the Intersection
Navigating cultural constructs, post-modern philosophy and places as diverse as the sweaty dance halls of northern Europe to intimate moments of contemplation while writing letters, Lise Haller Baggesen culls an intersection that merges contemporary thought and practice while examining an array of popular and obscure topics (e.g., disco, hedonism, ...
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Todd Reed – Perimeters and Other Experiences of Edge
Todd Reed, Perimeters and Other Experiences of Edge
September 8 – October 23, 2015
Public Reception: Thursday, October 15, 2015, 6-8pm
University of St. Francis Gallery
25 East Van Buren Street, Joliet, Illinois, 60432
Todd Reed’s solo exhibition, Perimeters and Other Experiences of Edge, now on display at the University of St. Francis ...
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William Conger – Constructing Multi-Layered Ambiguity
Chicago has been described as a tough place to live. For far too many, the city symbolizes corruption, segregated communities and violence. However, on rare occasions there is that anomaly that holds a deep connection and fascination with Chicago's art community and history. Aside from university studies in New ...
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Dan Devening – Manifestations of How and Why We Look
Through a measured and thoughtful sophistication, Dan Devening has maintained a pivotal position in the Chicago art community (and beyond) for a number of years. Since arriving in the city in 1980, Devening has participated in seminal art exhibitions at top tier institutions and directed one of the city's ...
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