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2015 chicago architecture biennial events 8>14 november.

2015 chicago architecture biennial events 8>14 november.

Nov 7, 2015

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[ 8 > 14 november calendar ] The Chicago Architecture Biennial is free and open to the general public at the Chicago Cultural Center and sites across the city. The event is supported by the City of Chicago and the Graham Foundation, with additional support from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and the Chicago Park District. All funding for the event is privately raised, with significant investments from BP and SC Johnson.

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‘Sustainable Housing’ by Tatiana Bilbao SC was one of the few full scale houses reconstructed for the show. It is a prototype for affordable housing for the architect’s home country of Mexico. Photography: Tom Harris, copyright Hedrich Blessing. Courtesy Chicago Architecture Biennial

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The Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design Fair (SOFA) is the premier gallery-presented art fair dedicated to three-dimensional art and design.

Critically acclaimed and continuously running since 1994, what distinguishes SOFA from other top art events is its focus on three-dimensional artworks that cross the boundaries of fine art, decorative art and design. Presented by art galleries and dealers from around the world, SOFA CHICAGO is open to the public and all artwork is for sale.

The fair also includes an acclaimed lecture series and special exhibits exploring the artworks on view and surveying new trends in the art world. A VIP program includes exclusive events tailored to high-profile gallery clients and collector/museum groups.

For a complete list of exhibitions, public programs, supporters, media partners and program partners, visit [ Chicago Architecture Biennial ] which launched 3 October 2015, and will run through 3 January 3 2016. @chicagobiennial @GrahamFound @ChiCulturCenter

new york’s metro show 2014.

new york’s metro show 2014.

Jan 25, 2014

nycmetro-chisel1Project for a Knife Plate | Jules-Auguste Habert-Dys | Chicago’s Armstrong Fine Art | 1888>89

[ New York’s Metro Show ] running through Jan 26, mingles folk and decorative arts in an eclectic mix to inspire designers. With touches of outsider and found art, it includes such items presents working drawings for a ceramic table service by decorative arts master Jules-Auguste Habert-Dys. The drawings were transformed into actual ceramic plates, and presented at the 1889 Parisian Exposition.

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Spew | Martina Nehrling | Kathryn Markel Fine Arts |2014

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Iron Rooster | American Primitive | C. 1920s

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