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Tony Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick's Nickel History: A Rich Collage of Ghosts and Stories

Elysabeth Alfano | Posted 09.23.2012 | Arts
Elysabeth Alfano

In bringing together these stimulating elements, he brings to the stage the essence of memory. In deed, what is memory except a collage of images, sounds, stories and smells that take us back in non-linear fashion to important moments of our history?

Got ART?

Elysabeth Alfano | Posted 09.04.2012 | Chicago
Elysabeth Alfano

After taking a short vacation last month, the "...Got ART?" blog is back for July. It may be hot out, but there is still plenty of art to see and things to do if you're willing to brave the heat

Whaam! Splat! Bang! Lichtenstein Hits Chicago's Art Institute

Elysabeth Alfano | Posted 05.18.2012 | Chicago
Elysabeth Alfano

The exhibition is truly the first of its kind or scale. Lichtenstein blurred the lines between low art and high art and paved the way for current day street artists and graphic novelists to further explore their craft in the world of fine art.

The Dinner Party Launch

Elysabeth Alfano | Posted 04.23.2012 | Chicago
Elysabeth Alfano

The first Fear No ART presents The Dinner Party took place on January 30th at the Mayne Stage Theatre. I sat down with artist Tony Fitzpatrick, musici...

The Best of 2011: Art Collector, Candace Jordan

Elysabeth Alfano | Posted 03.07.2012 | Chicago
Elysabeth Alfano

Former Playboy bunny and current blogger extraordinaire of Candid Candace, Candace Jordan, opened her home to our cameras and revealed her art and passion for collecting in the most popular video of the year.

Behind the Scenes With Tony Fitzpatrick

Elysabeth Alfano | Posted 08.21.2011 | Chicago
Elysabeth Alfano

It's hard to think of a truer Chicago character than Tony Fitzpatrick. He has been a figure in the art scene for decades: an renowned collage artist, a poet and author, a former radio host, an actor and a playwright.

40 Over 40: Artist-Run Spaces

Kathryn Born | Posted 05.25.2011 | Arts
Kathryn Born

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Text Matters

Paul Klein | Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
Paul Klein

Deb Sokolow's work at Western Exhibitions reminds me of reading comics as a kid. There's a pulpy quality to her narrative pieces. A story is revealed or dissected.

Heartland: Smart Art

Paul Klein | Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
Paul Klein

For any museum to mount two original, innovative and relevant shows in a row is rare. The Smart Museum has done precisely that.

Upbeat Miami Art Fairs

Paul Klein | Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
Paul Klein

In years past I've found the Art Basel/Miami show to be progressively more commercial -- to the point that I found it offensive -- or at least in bad taste. This year I was impressed.

The Changing Landscape: Artists Take Charge

Paul Klein | Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
Paul Klein

The art landscape has changed because the Internet has affected the relationship between artists and galleries--and artists and collectors, too.