Very minimalistic!…read more A cute straight forward art gallery hidden in Chicago, right next to JJ Thai street food. It's small, but captivating. Just a few pieces in a large room, but just enough to admire the art/ artist. This would be perfect for a day date, or outing with girlfriend's after brunch! My only regret is not taking more photos.

yes Rhona Hoffman…read moreGallery represents important artists from the historical Avant Garde as well as emerging contemporary artists. no doubt driven by the contemporary art market, their monthly exhibitions are a great place to see interesting work and get turned on to new artists. a weak analogy might be: 'its like visiting chelsea without leaving chicago' its a beautiful space in the west loop. the staff is super friendly and helpful. ask them questions about the work (if you're curious) - they're very knowledgeable and engaged with the artists and exhibitions they present.

One of my favorite galleries in Chicago. They have a gorgeous selection of original…read morecontemporary/street art from local artists. Regularly gallery openings are a great place to see work from local emerging artists like Kayla Mahaffey, or be the first to nab pieces by local legends like Hebru Brantley and Pose. Other gallery openings have included national and international big names in the street art world like Anthony Lister. The environment for gallery openings in unpretentious and lively. Drinks and a younger crowd make for a fun and eventful evening. The gallery also has a room in the back which is usually viewable during gallery openings. There is a long standing collection of amazing works for sale including pieces by icons such as Barabara Kruger and Keith Haring. My favorite thing about Line Dot is that they often curate select pieces as limited edition prints which make art much more affordable for new collectors. Beautiful gallery. Friendly staff. Always enjoy my experience here.

David Leonardis Gallery is a nice small gem painting gallery. The paintings are impeccable and…read moreevery painting has its own unique, colorful story on a canvas. I love how pleasant and informative David Leonardis is about each painting that aligns the walls in his gallery. I had such a great evening on last night laughing and chatting it up with him. David has such an amazing spirit and personality. David was kind to show me some cool new pieces in his galaxy. I'm really shocked about some of the negative reviews. Always excellent customer service. I even parked my car right in front of the gallery and he wasn't rude to me. But he did ask was that my car? but he didn't throw me any shade or give me an attitude. The paintings are well worth an investment and he even works with you to set up payment installments. Nice Gallery. Wall Full of Fun Colorful Paintings. David is a really cool and chill guy. He even offered and gave me a chill bottle of water.

Wow...you have to visit this gem on N. Paulina Street in Chicago! If you're a collector, or a…read morebrowser (and visiting here will make want to be a collector), spend some time and immerse yourself in a great experience...you won't be disappointed!

I've been meaning to visit here for some time, and I was not disappointed. The owner was extremely…read moregenerous with his time and was highly knowledgeable both about the photographer being exhibited and photography in general, and shared fascinating anecdotes without ever coming across as condescending or pretentious (my knowledge of photography is still somewhat limited and he graciously explained terms and techniques I was unfamiliar with). The experience was rich and rewarding, and I left with two photobooks that I had been looking to acquire for a long time at an exceptional price. I would highly recommend that anyone visiting check this gallery out.

Great, honest dealer with excellent inventory of 20th and 21st century photographs.read more

Richard Gray is a small but mighty art gallery that represents and exhibits art from locally famous…read moreartists like Theaster Gates to internationally known artists like David Hockney. In fact, if you are reading this in the summer of 2026, you owe it to yourself to hop on over to the Gallery before August 22 to see David Hockney's final exhibition. Its stunning work and a reminder of the end of an era. Any art lover in Chicago owes it to themselves to get on the Gallery e-mail list and look out for exhibitions.

Richard Gray does not have a huge exhibition space, but what this gallery specializes in is first…read moreand secondary works by internationally known artists: Abakanowicz, Giacometti, Hockney, Katz, de Kooning and a full roster of blue chip art world names. Richard Gray Gallery functions as both a gallery representing specific artists but also acts as intermediary for a wide variety of private sales. Want a blue period Picasso? Richard Gray may know of one for sale somewhere in the world. Looking for a rare Magritte? Yes, Richard Gray is your gallery. This is the gallery for very discriminating tastes in fine art; a second location opened in New York.

Did a little bit of gallery hopping tonight. This is an incredible gallery, and the show I saw…read moretonight was seriously the best art I've seen in River North in about 10 years. Cool stuff. Photography, painting, mixed media stuff. GLASS BLOWING. It passed the "I could make that myself" test. No, I couldn't make that myself. Wonderfully curated, and the artists were all real talent. And I met them too, and they were also charming and adorable. Stellar. Just really solid work. Actual creative art, not the usual pretentious crap that the River North galleries are usually pushing.This place is the real deal. Talent. Honest TALENT.

David Weinberg Gallery is one of my favorite galleries I've been to in the city. I love the…read moreelegant ambiance. The gallery itself is well spaced and has great lighting. It is laid out very well What I like the most about it is that all of the artists' work featured involves social consciousness. Art with a heart!

Had a good time at this art museum and gallery. It certainly is a way to know about a local artist…read morewho had a big impact. The Ed Paschke Art Center is the biggest collection of his work. Also it's free. There's a lot of permanent collections, and you can find exhibits by other local artists who come here for training. A few things about him. In 1939 he was born on the North Side. There was early influence by his father who made Disney animation and sketches among other things. After graduating from The School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago, he got a travel scholarship to Mexico. There he was influenced by the art colors and patterns. He was in the army, making drawings for weapons manuals. Then he started making collages using images from newspapers. He would enlarge and reproduce these using oil on canvas. Then getting his MFA at SAIC, he was influenced by the first museum exhibition held by Andy Warhol. He was getting popular as an artist. Then he also began teaching classes at several universities. Often he would invite students over to his studio, and tell them to grab a brush and start painting on a canvas. The Art Institute Of Chicago had a traveling career retrospective in 1989 that was one of his career highlights. In 2004 he passed away. The city honored him by naming a street after him. A few years later this art center was created by his children and the Rabb Family Foundation. This opened in 2014 and increased the awareness of his work and life. Admission is free. This is because of their commitment to accessibility to the public. In the permanent collection is the Howard Street Studio installation. This reimagines his art studio with unfinished art works, source material, and souvenirs. Basically it's like giving you an idea of how he made art. One can get a sense of his painting techniques, like how he used sponges to get the color and volume. A lot of other stuff in the permanent collection. Vaca Victoria was a part of the 1999 public art project "Cows On Parade." It was one of hundreds of fiberglass cows created by Chicago artists. This used to be on Superior in River North. It was only there a few days. There was controversy about some local gang symbols. It has a head painted like the Bulls logo. The six stars represent the NBA Championship wins. Also there's stuff by other local artists. This has a residency program where they can learn. Getting here is pretty easy without a car. It's located on Higgins by Milwaukee Avenue and the Jefferson Park Metra station. This is easy to get to with public transportation.

I'd love to see more of his exhibits or his artworks. I was awestruck when I come across his art…read moreexhibits at art institute I begged my dad to take me there when I was in high school. There I met Ed Paschke after I grabbed bought art book about him, got his autograph. I treasure this art book with his signature when I greeted him politely and told him my name. ( I wrote it down on note because I'm deaf and too shy to talk. Thank you Ed Paschke. May your colorful spirit in arts live on! I hope or wish to have one of your masterpieces. They are so beautiful and vibrant! I'll post pic once I find my art book.

At the time of this writing (they just opened), Johalla is a true up-and-comer in the Chicago art…read morescene. This gallery was started very recently by a friend (disclaimer activated), Anne Marie Cerniglia, and a merry gang of her friends. Yes, it's run in Wicker Park, and yes, it's across the street and pinched in by the likes of Double Door, Myopic Books and Earwax. But they're centrally located with plenty of after-show activities available especially if you're of the twenty or thirty-something pursuasion. And the work is easily some of the most adroitly curated work at its level, with excitement bubbling over for what they'll do next after only their second show. Matter of fact, a recent fundraiser there (not an official Johalla show, mind you) drew a Tribune 10 best notice (you can view the pick online here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/events/chi-100128-chicago-winter-events-pictures,0,1470838.photogallery). That said, the Trib's art coverage has been at troglodyte levels for months now, but Johalla will stand over time I expect in the best traditions of Chicago's go-it-alone, apartment/alt galleries. Don't believe me, though, check out the website, find out about their upcoming show and head out for a look-see yourself.