by Meg Onli | Jan 30, 2008 | Blog
Robert Smithson’s widow Nancy Holt sent a letter out today to notify people that his masterwork Spiral Jetty is in jeopardy of being destroyed due to oil drilling. Here is Holt’s full letter and a way for people to voice their concerns. Yesterday I...
by Christopher Hudgens | Jan 15, 2008 | Blog
In February’s edition of Chicago Magazine ( soon to be on newsstands ) they rate the top websites that are Chicago focused and/or based. Bad at Sports was kindly named and showcased in the Art & Culture category along with other Chicago resources as...
by Richard Holland | Dec 7, 2007 | Blog
After almost 3 years of operation Chicago gallery 40000 is closing its doors starting December, 29th 2007. Below is the press release giving the details. Subject: 40000 Closing: Not an Exhibition Dear Friends After almost 3 years, and 37 exhibitions and events, 40000...
by Christopher Hudgens | Nov 18, 2007 | Blog
Rindy Sam, the 20 year old Cambodian artist living in France that was in the news back in July has had her day in court and the judge has fined her accordingly: 1euro goes to Cy Twombly for symbolic reasons 1,000 euros ($1,425) to the painting’s owner 486 euros...
by Christopher Hudgens | Sep 24, 2007 | Blog
Chapman Kelley calls the Chicago, IL Grant Park wildflower garden he created more than 20 years ago “my Mona Lisa.” The 66,000-square-foot plot of 45 different kinds of species splashed yellow and purple when in full bloom was once called a...
