Detail from Vidvuds Zviedris's Summer Long. Acrylic on canvas, 2015, 64" x 54", signed, dated and titled verso. On display at McCormick Gallery through April 30, 2016.
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News from around the Art World
Patrick Earl Hammie at Kruger Gallery
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Patrick Earl Hammie, Untitled, 2015
Artist Talk: March 19, 2pm
Kruger Gallery 3709 N Southport 

Inheritance, a solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by Patrick Earl Hammie, will be on view at Kruger Gallery Chicago from February 25 - March 26, 2016.  Hammie is an American visual artist best known for his large-scale portrait and figural paintings. His work draws from art history and visual culture to examine ideas related to cultural identity, masculinity, beauty, and sexuality. His paintings often use allegory to implicate power structures and question systems of racism and sexism.  Hammie is currently based in Champaign, Illinois. 
Chicago Botanic Garden's Antiques, Garden & Design Show
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April 15-17
Preview Evening, April 14
 
Wander through spectacular spaces created by nearly 100 exhibitors at the  Chicago Botanic Garden's Antiques, Garden & Design Show. The vetted show presents antiques to midcentury design, a garden gallery, a design row, and two market courtyards. Spotting the perfect piece means finding something you love, said award-winning Los Angeles-based designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, who is this year's honorary chair and keynote speaker.
 
Find inspiration among the spring blooms at the Garden.

Blake Ward at Hilton|Asmus Contemporary
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Hilton |Asmus Contemporary
Inner Perceptions, Outer Reflections
April 7 - May 12  |  716 N. Wells Street , Chicago
Reception:  Thursday April 7, 5:30-9pm

In a contrarian break from formal academicism, Blake Ward challenges the classical figure by evoking a dialogue between our internal and external selves, illustrating his contemporary approach to figurative sculpture. 

Blake Ward's quarter life-size, partial figures materialize before us, seductive and tragic, their perfect proportions reflecting the hidden perspectives of our human condition. The textured exterior surface alludes to the complexity of our individuality, the open, exposed interior eliciting introspection. 
 
312.852.8200 | info@hilton-asmus.com
Erik La Gattuta at Robert F. DeCaprio Gallery
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Writing with Pictures
Erik La Gattuta's new work was created during his fall 2015 sabbatical and reflects the artist's interest in visual narrative and comic books.

March 28-April 22
Reception: March 31, 3-4:30pm
Artist Talk: 3pm

Exhibition on view Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm
Krannert Art Museum: Petals & Paintings Gala & Exhibition
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Petals & Paintings 2015 at Krannert Art Museum. Robert Friese, AIFD, floral response to Marlene Dumas' Andy Warhol Meets Goya (2002). 
Petals & Paintings  is  KAM's 
annual fundraising event held during University of Illinois Moms' Weekend, April 8-10, featuring innovative floral displays inspired by works of art.
 
The event includes:
  • Sealed-bid art auction of a donated work by an established artist: 
  • Evening gala with live music and silent auction on April 8: Tickets are $80 each*
  • A two-day floral design exhibition, free and open to the public, April 9-10
For event information, please  visit  kam.illinois.edu/petals
*A portion of each ticket  is tax deductible.
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