Visual Molasses

Visual Molasses

A quick note — more of an observation, really, or a re-directing of attention, but I was looking at my blog reader today and found a wonderful thematic coincidence on the Art Asia Pacific blog and Granta. Today, Art Asia Pacific reflected on Global Art Forum 6,...
Contemporary Art Dealer Donald Young Dies at 69

Contemporary Art Dealer Donald Young Dies at 69

All of us at Bad at Sports are deeply saddened to learn that Donald Young has died at the age of 69. Since its original launch in Chicago in 1983, the Donald Young Gallery has been among the premiere U.S. contemporary art galleries.  Prior to this, Young partnered...
Endless Opportunities (Or Something)

Endless Opportunities (Or Something)

This week was sort of weird. No one sent us much about opportunities – locally, nationally or otherwise. I did manage to catch a few things with highlights including Texas awesomeness, your daily ACRE reminder, performance –centric things and a prize opening at...
Top 5 Weekend Picks (4/13-4/15)

Top 5 Weekend Picks (4/13-4/15)

1. It’s Getting Hot in Here at Chicago Artists’ Coalition Work by Sarah and Joseph Belknap. Chicago Artists’ Coalition is located at 217 N. Carpenter St. Reception Friday, 6-9pm. 2. With Other People, With Other Sons at Heaven Gallery Work by Ryan...