Artist CK Reed Illustrates Chicago's Neighbors Boutique Art Fair, Highlighting Underrepresented Communities
The inaugural Neighbors Boutique Art Fair in Chicago was illustrated by local artist CK Reed. This event was established by Mirka Serrato and curated by Jonny Tana, with creative direction from Mark Baker-Sanchez. Held in a historic residence on Astor Street within the Gold Coast neighborhood, the fair showcased Reed's floral installation at the entrance alongside various artworks. Featured pieces included 'Sleep Paralysis' by Day Brièrre and 'Orange wooden dog' by Rebecca Federle at Elise Seigthaler Gallery, 'Ciguapa' by Sydnie Jimenez at Feia Gallery, and 'Hard Facts' by Jessica Jackson Hutchins at Green Gallery. Additional artists included Van Payne, Michael Bala, Yves Sherer, and John Garcia. Reed emphasized the fair's role in supporting underrepresented art communities.
Key facts
- The Neighbors Boutique Art Fair was founded by Mirka Serrato.
- Curator Jonny Tana and creative director Mark Baker-Sanchez were involved.
- The fair took place on Astor Street in Chicago's Gold Coast.
- Serrato dreamed up the fair over three years, meeting Tana at Art Basel.
- Artist CK Reed illustrated highlights from the fair based on joyful memories.
- Artworks were displayed in a domestic context within a historic residence.
- The fair aimed to platform underrepresented communities in the art system.
- Numerous galleries and artists participated, including Chicago-based Jessica Jackson Hutchins.
Entities
Artists
- CK Reed
- Mirka Serrato
- Jonny Tana
- Mark Baker-Sanchez
- Day Brièrre
- Rebecca Federle
- Sydnie Jimenez
- Nancy Lupo
- Inga Danysz
- Jessica Jackson Hutchins
- Tamara K.E.
- Van Payne
- Michael Bala
- Yves Sherer
- Caitlyn Min-Jin Au
- John Garcia
Institutions
- Elise Seigthaler Gallery
- Feia Gallery
- Good Weather Gallery
- Green Gallery
- Gathering Gallery
- Hans Goodrich Gallery
- M. Leblanc Gallery
- Shanghai Seminary Gallery
- Tureen Gallery
- Art Basel
- Surface
Locations
- Chicago
- United States
- Astor Street
- Gold Coast
- Los Angeles