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This gallery has some of the most likable African works I have seen anywhere. Mr. Listenbee has exquisite taste and has collected works that are highly appealing, both in their conception and in their execution. I could not leave without buying a couple of paintings. When I return to Chicago, I will probably buy a sculpture as well.
- By bernhard muller
(Thursday 10/30/08 6:37 PM)
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I was at In vitro last Friday October 3rd for first Friday opening which coincided with the opening of Matt Gonzalez show at In vitro.
Matt Gonzalez is an accomplished fine artist based in San Francisco and Ralph Nader's Vice Presidential Running Mate. His Collages were stunning, all modestly priced at $500. and when I was there, 12 had sold.
First of all, despite the fact that In vitro is tiny, it is an unexpected find of a fine art gallery representing 5 or 6 for not known reason unknown artists every one of them in full control of their medium.
Off the several galleries open that night, In vitro was the only one jammed packed and lead by Matt Gonzalez, all beautiful people.
It is worth mentioning that In vitro mounts monthly formal installations with pedestals and walls freshly painted for every first Friday opening night along with vinyl lettering on the walls announcing the name of the artist being showcased.
In addition, William Hunter, the owner, was serving Stags Leap Petite Syrah which is one of my all time faborite red wines and Veuve Clicquot Champagne and Sparkling Water in rydel glassware.......hmmmm, OK I guess!
Not a bad combination given its location.
Dave
- By David Bohnert
(Tuesday 10/7/08 12:31 PM)
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This gallery has a longer history in Chicago than I knew about at first. They started out as Gwenda Jay, and the current owner, Addington, has been there for a long time. The name changed to Addington at least a year ago, and the shows have been so cool. The focus is mostly painting The painting styles are almost always unique...except for just onne or two realists, the majority of the painters here are doing beautiful work. There's a lot of texture and unusual materials in evidence. I've become more familiart with ENCAUSTIC painting from seeing shows here, and I love it. This means using beeswax in the work, and layering it so there's a real depth and texture, and often vibrant colors, too. Much of the work starts out looking somewhat realistic, but then you see it' s really abstract - oh...and they have great food and wine at the openings !! HA HA!! nothing wrong with that! They are always on my go-to list...I hope to buy a piece there someday
- By Laura J
(Thursday 9/25/08 1:28 PM)
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I drove past your building for the first time and was stopped in traffic. I managed to get out my camera and take a picture of all the faces in your windows before moving forward. What a great tribute to the fallen. It's a shame you ran out of windows instead of faces! Now I want to come by your gallery and check out the inside. The outside was soooo moving I can only imagine the creative works on the inside.
- By kathy henders
(Friday 8/22/08 1:44 PM)
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Have been to the 2nd Friday gallery hops in Pilsen for years. This gallery is one of the best. They always have great shows and the people running the gallery are very down to earth and accommodating. Check out the drones there, great ceramic pieces with an underlying social commentary.
- By mike pok
(Sunday 6/8/08 1:32 PM)
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Affordable art, lots of variety, highly recommended. They also rent out the well designed space for special events.
- By DT
(Thursday 12/20/07 11:25 AM)
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This is a truly inspired collector sharing his really great taste and eye for that elusive lasting quality. I think there are several masterpieces here and all of what one sees is fascinating and at the very least challenging. He is also a great musician, but here he is caring for young and developing artists in a very generous way. I have bought several pieces from him and I am really delighted with eveyrthing about the tranactions. N
- By Nick
(Thursday 9/20/07 9:52 AM)
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