Expo Chicago 2015 Showcases Quality Art with Strong Gallery Selection at Navy Pier
From September 17 to September 20, 2015, Navy Pier hosted Expo Chicago, the International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art, under the direction of Tony Karman. This event featured exceptional artworks from galleries in 16 different countries, with an emphasis on solo exhibitions. Noteworthy displays included a mini-retrospective of Richard Smith from Flowers Gallery, sculptures by Cordy Ryman from Galerie Zürcher, and paintings by Victoria Gitman from Garth Greenan Gallery. Local Chicago galleries, such as Richard Norton Gallery and Corbett vs Dempsey, also showcased impressive pieces. A selection committee comprised of established gallerists and emerging dealers contributed to the event. The new venue provided a better viewing experience than the previous site. Founded in 1980 by John Wilson, the fair's success depends on attracting international collectors.
Key facts
- Expo Chicago 2015 ran from September 17 to September 20 at Navy Pier.
- Tony Karman managed the fair, now in its fourth year under his leadership.
- Galleries from 16 countries participated, selected by a committee including Marianne Boesky and David Zwirner.
- Many booths featured solo artist presentations, such as Flowers Gallery's Richard Smith retrospective.
- Chicago galleries like Richard Norton showcased local artists like Gertrude Abercrombie.
- The venue at Navy Pier was considered superior to the previous Merchandise Mart space.
- The fair was founded in 1980 by John Wilson to mirror Art Basel.
- Art collecting has become international, challenging Chicago's central geographic position for collectors.
Entities
Artists
- Gertrude Abercrombie
- Jim Nutt
- Karl Wirsum
- Megan Greene
- Richard Smith
- Cordy Ryman
- J.J. Peet
- Victoria Gitman
Institutions
- Expo Chicago
- Richard Norton
- Corbett vs Dempsey
- David Nolan Gallery
- Regards Gallery
- Flowers Gallery
- Galerie Zürcher
- On Stellar Rays
- Garth Greenen Gallery
- Marianne Boesky
- David Zwirner
- Rhona Hoffman
- Isabella Bortolozzi
- Jessica Silverman
- Suzanne Vielmetter
- John Corbett
- Candice Madey
- JNL Graphics
- Art Basel
- Northern Trust Arts Club of Chicago
- Merchandise Mart
Locations
- Chicago
- United States
- Navy Pier
- London
- United Kingdom
- New York
- Paris
- France
- Lower Eastside
- Shanghai
- China
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
- Moscow
- Russia
- Dubai