Tag: Chicago
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Recent Work at The Op Shop on July 25th
Running Through the Demolition Site – Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2010. A small solo show of my work from Chicago and eleven other locations around the country will be featured on Sunday, July 25 at the newest location of The Opportunity Shop, 5225 S. Harper Ave. The show will be open from 12:00-5:30pm, with a dinner open…
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South Side Sign Purgatory
Hidden in the shadow of the Crawford Generating Station is Ahern Signs. The company produces, cleans, repairs and installs all manner of signs, so it has an amazing collection of signs that are waiting to be processed or cannibalized for parts. Below are a few views of the collection, which reads like purgatory for retail…
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Photography at Lula, Urbanautica
Those of you who have been to Lula in the last month know that my photos are included in the Spring 2010 show, which is curated by Anders Nilsen and Marianne Fairbanks. The show focuses on the economy and housing and pairs my images with work by two other Chicago artists: Alyssa Miserendino and Alysia…
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February and March Fast Track Lists
As I mentioned in October: Chicago’s Fast Track Abatement Program is a final step for buildings deemed by the city to be “vacant” and “open” and “constitute a hazard to the community.” Owners of buildings on the list must take corrective action upon receiving notice of the condition of the building. If they do not,…
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Two Thoughts About the Chicago Auto Show
While the Chicago Auto Show could certainly provide enough material to fill a book length project, I’d like to quickly draw attention to two unexpected examples of subordination that caught my eye on Sunday. The first — and more obvious example — is that the workers who constantly clean the cars and their displays are…
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The Opportunity Shop
A variety of new efforts at reconceptualizing the built environment are emerging as communities grapple with vacancies caused by the economic downturn. I’ve recently become involved with one of the many new initiatives on the South Side of Chicago: The Op Shop. As described by its founders, who run Home Gallery: The Opportunity Shop is…