This past weekend, right on the eve of the Venice Biennale, the art scene in Chicago was bursting with energy. Museums and galleries were hosting openings, performances and installations were alighting outdoors, and private collections were on view—all pegged to the latest edition of the city’s annual art fair, Expo Chicago.
Friday night alone, one could hop from a show of works from the Pizzuti Collection at the luxe Peninsula Hotel to a performance in Grant Park by Brendan Fernandes as part of the nomadic art initiative Black Cube, then head to the Chicago River, where Nora Turato was projecting a piece on the Merchandise Mart building. Meanwhile, parties awaited all over town.
April 16, 2024
