And this isn't the only show opening at the MCA. Think First, Shoot Later is a survey looking at mostly big, beautiful, photographs whose content is often not readily discernible. I'm pleased that there are 3 Chicago artists in the show.
In the ongoing MCA/DNA series, the museum looks at conceptual abstraction created in Chicago from 1986 to 1995. Key works by Tony Tasset, Gregory Green, Julia Fish, Buzz Spector and many more. Two decades after many of these artists dispersed and/or their art changed direction we see the best show of their work. I remember many of these pieces, their beautiful materials, typically simple straightforward compositions and complex ideas. This is a wonderful overview. I loved seeing it in the process of being installed, but it's obvious I need to go back.
I knew Stan Rosenstock for decades. He was the man who sold high end light bulbs to art galleries. I was surprised to find out that he was a sensitive insightful photographer who documented much of the turmoil and angst that embroiled Chicago in 1968, from the Democratic Convention, to the protests that ensued after the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy. His impressive show at Eyeporium is either a poignant trip down memory lane or an education.
ExpoChicago was big news in its first iteration last September. The fair was a success because of the exhibitors love of Chicago and Director Tony Karman's charisma. The question for many was what would the second year look like. Did gallerists and dealers sell enough to want to come back? And now we have the answer. ExpoChicago has just released its exhibitor list for September 2013. There's a substantial return rate, with enough attrition to invite new and desirable exhibitors to participate. It's great news that the show is here to stay, with galleries and art worth travelling to see. I'm excited. Now I want to see some satellite fairs.

Lots of superb art to see,
Paul Klein
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