17/9/2014
Expo Chicago
Navy Pier, Chicago
The International Exposition of Modern and Contemporary Art features more than 25 Special Exhibitions and several Special Projects included in the third annual exposition.
CHICAGO—EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art,
announces more than 25 Special Exhibitions and several Special Projects to be included in the
third annual exposition (September 18 – 21, 2014). Joining 140 leading galleries representing
17 countries and 43 cities from around the world, EXPO’s Special Exhibitions and Special
Projects programming offers unique, high quality exhibitions and site-specific work throughout
Navy Pier’s iconic Festival Hall. Complementing the surrounding elements of the exposition,
these programs illustrate and preserve the important relationship between contemporary and
modern art and non-profit organizations.
Highlighting this commitment, select Special Exhibitions from some of the top museums,
universities, organizations and institutions include: The FLAG Art Foundation’s “SHAQ LOVES
PEOPLE,” an exhibition featuring portraits of people of various races, cultures and ethnic
backgrounds by both emerging and established international artists, curated by 15-time NBA
All-Star, Shaquille O’Neal; Human Rights Watch’s “Teach Us to Outgrow Madness” by
Alfredo Jaar, inspired by the writing of Nobel laureate Kenzaburo Oe; and the Natural
Resources Defense Council (NRDC) presenting Jenny Kendler’s “Tell it to the Birds,” created
specifically for EXPO CHICAGO and conceived as an imaginative attempt to bridge the gap
between human and animal minds. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago will feature
some of the highest quality graduate student work curated by artist and Assistant Professor in
the Painting and Drawing department at SAIC José Lerma; a curated project by Theaster
Gates entitled “Retreat,” will also be on view, combining architectural elements and living green
structures created by Erika Allen and Mitchell Squire; The National Museum of Mexican
Art’s “Border Crossings,” will bring together a group of young emerging artists from both sides
of the border. Additionally, Laumeier Sculpture Park will present “New Territories” and “Raqs
Media Collective,” a two-part exhibition exploring the relationship between contemporary art and
the natural environment seeking to multiply the organization’s geographic and cultural breadth;
the Union League Club of Chicago will present a museum-quality collection that tells the
unique story of art in Chicago—both past and present; and Vox Populi will curate a selection of
contemporary work by emerging Philadelphia-based artists.
“In addition to presenting the world’s leading galleries, EXPO CHICAGO is also committed to
showcasing installations and projects from select regional and international museums,
institutions, foundations and organizations that are making significant contributions to the
contemporary art world through their educational and innovative exhibitions,” said EXPO
CHICAGO President/Director Tony Karman. “Our Special Exhibitions and Projects
programming adds an important facet to the exposition by deepening our global institutional
partnerships and further enhancing the broad range of work for our arts patrons to experience.”
Other Special Exhibitions include: Aperture Foundation, Artadia, Artslant, Bad at Sports,
Bill Viola’s “Martyrs (Earth, Air, Fire, Water),” Chicago Artists Coalition’s BOLT
Residency, Columbia College Chicago, The Conservation Center, Hyde Park Art Center,
International Sculpture Center, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, National Base for
International Cultural Trade (Shanghai), The Renaissance Society, Threewalls, the
University of Chicago, VMU Galerija 101/The Art Fund and Whitechapel Gallery.
In addition, EXPO CHICAGO is proud to present Special Projects on view throughout Navy
Pier’s Festival Hall during the exposition including: 6018North’s “Bling Bling;” ArtReview Live’s
“dienstag abend;” John Preus’ “Social Furniture;” Monika Wulfers’ “Five Equal Lines, but not a
pentagon;” Erik L. Peterson’s “Seep” as part of the BOLT Residency’s Special Exhibition; a
collaboration between artist Paula Crown and architect Jeanne Gang entitled “WALL-SPACE:
The Non-Architecture of the Studio Wall;” and Ordinary Projects’ performative series “By the
Horns,” a presentation that will take place throughout opening night.
Media Contacts:
EXPO CHGO Press Agency:
Carly Leviton/Mia DiMeo, Carol Fox and Associates
773.327.3830 x104
carlyl@carolfoxassociates.com/miad@carolfoxassociates.com
National Press Representative:
Dan Tanzilli, Third Eye
646.593.8713/dan@hellothirdeye.com
International Press Representative:
David Ulrichs, David Ulrichs PR
+4917650330135/david@davidulrichs.com
About EXPO CHICAGO
EXPO CHICAGO/2014, The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art, is
presented by Art Expositions, LLC. Now in its third year as a leading international art fair, EXPO
CHICAGO (Sept. 18 – 21, 2014) is a four-day art event featuring more than 140 leading
international galleries and offering diverse programming including /Dialogues, IN/SITU and
EXPO VIDEO. Under the leadership of President and Director Tony Karman, EXPO CHICAGO
draws upon the city’s rich history as a vibrant destination for arts and culture, helping to define
the contemporary art community in Chicago while inspiring the city’s collector base. Vernissage,
the opening night preview benefiting the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, takes place
Thursday, Sept 18, 6 – 9 p.m. Tickets start at $100. General Admission to the exposition is
Friday, Sept. 19 – Sunday, Sept. 21 (Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
Tickets to the exposition are $20 for one day, $30 for three days. Northern Trust is the
Presenting Sponsor and United Airlines is the Official Airline of EXPO CHICAGO. For more
information about EXPO CHICAGO and EXPO ART WEEK (Monday Sept. 15 – Sunday Sept.
21), visit www.expochicago.com.