September 18–21, 2014
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, is pleased to announce an unprecedented list of major institutional alignments with Chicago’s leading organizations, museums, and cultural partners set to open during the third annual exposition, September 18–21, 2014.
“Never in the history of an art fair in Chicago has there been this level of exhibition openings and special events aligning with an exposition,” said EXPO CHICAGO President/Director Tony Karman. “There is no question that EXPO CHICAGO, along with our local cultural institutions, museums, galleries and artists are making a bold declaration that Chicago is the place for the international art world to be this September.”
Highlights of the concurrent exhibitions and events include David Bowie Is at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, the only U.S. venue for the highly anticipated exhibition, and Simon Starling: Metamorphology, in conjunction with Simon Starling: Pictures for an Exhibition at The Arts Club of Chicago, including an artist’s talk that will be open to the public. A panel discussion featuring Laurie Simmons, in conversation with Sara VanDerBeek, Liz Deschenes, and Kate Linker is set to align with the opening reception of Sarah Charlesworth: Stills at the Art Institute of Chicago on Wednesday, September 17, where their critically acclaimed Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary 1926–1938 will also be on view. The Sullivan Galleries at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago will present A Proximity of Consciousness: Art and Social Action, curated by Mary Jane Jacob and Kate Zeller, with works included by Jim Duignan, Paul Durica, Pablo Helguera, J. Morgan Puett, Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle, Dan Peterman, Michael Rakowitz, Laurie Jo Reynolds, Temporary Services, and Rirkrit Tiravanija; performances by the artists will take place on Friday, September 19. Additionally, special performances of Dutchman, a Performa commission by Rashid Johnson, will be presented by Performa, MCA Chicago, and Monique Meloche Gallery.
A full list of the concurrent exhibitions and events set to align with EXPO CHICAGO include:
- The Arts Club of Chicago: Simon Starling: Pictures for an Exhibition
- The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago: David Bowie Is and Simon Starling: Metamorphology
- The Art Institute of Chicago: Sarah Charlesworth: Stills and Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary 1926–1938
- Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art: Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey
- Chicago Artists Coalition: EDITION Chicago
- Chicago Cultural Center: CHGO DSGN: Recent Object and Graphic Design
- Hyde Park Art Center: The Chicago Effect: Redefining the Middle
- The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago: Joseph Strau
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Sullivan Galleries: A Proximity of Consciousness: Art and Social Action
- The Poetry Foundation: Freedom of Shadow: A Tribute to Terry Adkins with Douglas Kearney
- Riccardo Muti with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Free and public concert at Millennium Park
Gallery Weekend Chicago will once again work in tandem with EXPO CHICAGO to highlight the city’s premier contemporary art galleries with viewings of new exhibitions and artist talks at Chicago’s top galleries. For more information, visit www.galleryweekendchicago.com.
In an effort to highlight the vast cultural opportunities that Chicago has to offer to collectors, dealers, art enthusiasts and tourists, EXPO CHICAGO, in conjunction with Choose Chicago, the city’s tourism and marketing organization, and Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), present the return of EXPO ART WEEK, September 15–21. With EXPO CHICAGO as the centerpiece, the exposition will join together with the city’s most prestigious cultural institutions for a citywide celebration of arts and culture with numerous special events, institutions, museums, galleries, theaters, and restaurants participating.
Working with Chicago’s galleries, EXPO ART WEEK will also present the inaugural Art After Hours program, set to take place on Friday, September 19. Galleries, performance venues, and alternative spaces will be open during the extended hours of 6 to 9pm, encouraging the general public as well as EXPO CHICAGO patrons to experience various art venues throughout the city.