Sad to say I Space's tenure as UIC's gallery outpost is over, a result of cost-cutting. Logic indicates they'll be back. I hope it's soon.
Paul Klein | Posted 10.08.2009 | Chicago
Chicago artists are making a difference. There are more artists taking initiative than I've seen in some time. More artist-run, alternative spaces are emerging.
Paul Klein | Posted 11.10.2009 | Chicago
It's going to be fun watching the MCA, the runt of Chicago's 'big' museums, come from behind to become a trendsetting, innovative role model for the 21st Century museum.
Paul Klein | Posted 08.10.2009 | Chicago
Instead of seeing art that you know is supposed to be good, you are looking at art that you've likely never seen before. Damn, this is a healthy experience.
Paul Klein | Posted 07.06.2009 | Chicago
For all of art galleries assumed affiliation with creativity, they are a rather conservative bunch. In summer we see more diverse offerings and art.
Paul Klein | Posted 06.08.2009 | Chicago
Chicago galleries are doing an insufficient job of responding to the needs of the community. The art world is evolving, becoming broader, more democratic, more internet savvy, and the existing and arcane support structure remains old school.
Paul Klein | Posted 05.31.2009 | Chicago
More than just being a high-end show, there are galleries that haven't made the cut before that are presenting art worth seeing.
Paul Klein | Posted 05.18.2009 | Chicago
Despite his art being highly visible from Midway Airport to Jonquil Park, Chicago's treated Richard Hunt more as a token than a talent.
Paul Klein | Posted 05.04.2009 | Chicago
We all have internal conflicts. Seeing someone else conscientiously explore their dichotomies sheds light on all of our own issues.
Paul Klein | Posted 04.27.2009 | Chicago
Owning art is not a necessity. Galleries are stupid when they create barriers between themselves and their audience.
Paul Klein | Posted 04.06.2009 | Chicago
This is what happens in our compromised economy. To the extent we can, we need to support our local galleries or we won't have many.
Paul Klein | Posted 03.23.2009 | Chicago
It's so very nice when a public institution gets it right, which is what happened at the State of Illinois Museum at the Thompson Center.
Paul Klein | Posted 03.09.2009 | Chicago
No doubt Mary Lou Zelazny is the best, insufficiently appreciated artist working in Chicago today.
Paul Klein | Posted 02.12.2009 | Chicago
Unfortunately, I sense that there are numerous galleries that are not going to be around much longer. I doubt they have anyone to fault but themselves.
Paul Klein | Posted 01.03.2009 | Chicago
I asked those who receive my ArtLetters to grade Chicago's institutions that exhibit visual art. Here are the fascinating results.
Paul Klein | Posted 11.10.2008 | Chicago
There are 4 exhibits opening over the next 3 days, in different parts of town, on vastly different themes, made out of significantly different materials and they are all damned good.
Paul Klein | Posted 10.06.2008 | Chicago
There are a lot of shows opening - and the ones I'm writing about are just the tip of the iceberg. Go out and find out for yourself. And even if you disagree with me, you're certain to find a lot you'll like.
Paul Klein | Posted 11.20.2009 | Chicago