Press Releases
Fine Art Rescue Deux
"Various Media; Paintings, Photography, Sculpture & Ceramics"
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Contact: Victoria Nicodemus 312.563.0977
The Architrouve
Multi Media Exhibition
Fine Art Rescue Deux
January 4, 2009
CHICAGO—at The Architrouve—We are pleased to present our annual exhibition,
"Fine Art Rescue Deux", a new collection of art works selected to promote dialogue
concerning conservation processes and the distinctive secondary art-market, which offers fine art at a fine value.
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The Chicago Avenue Muralists
"Under the Viaduct"
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The Chicago Avenue Muralists
"Under the Viaduct"
Sept. 17, 2009
CHICAGO—at The Architrouve –We are proud to exhibit " Under the Viaduct ", a
selection of new works created by the group of Chicago Avenue muralists who have
participated in the West Town Mural Project.
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"Mixed Company" / W.K. Marhoefer
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"Mixed Company" / W.K. Marhoefer
July 24, 2009
CHICAGO—The Architrouve is proud to present the solo exhibition Mixed Company by Chicago-based artist, W.K. Marhoefer. Marhoefer returns to The Architrouve, this time presenting a mischievous crew of monkeys, snakes and other daring characters.
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"this is 606" / Ray Pride
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"this is 606" / Ray Pride
June 15, 2009
CHICAGO—at The Architrouve –We are honored to have the opportunity to exhibit new works by Chicago-based photographer Ray Pride, in an exploration of the "606" zip code.
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Absence Presence / Jason Peot • Perry Pollock
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Absence Presence / Jason Peot • Perry Pollock
Mar. 30, 2009
CHICAGO—at The Architrouve –We are honored to have the opportunity to exhibit a
series of new works created by Chicago artists, Jason Peot and Perry Pollock. The work
of Jason Peot and Perry Pollock intersect at a firm belief in the quiet power of abstract
form.
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Ashtrays to Art
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Ashtrays to Art
Nov. 15, 2007
On January 1, 2008, all bars and restaurants in Chicago will go smoke free. In an effort to utilize hundreds of useless ashtrays and raise money for a local charity, chef/owner Susan Goss of West Town Tavern and The Architrouve gallery will be collecting ashtrays from Chicago bars and restaurants to be used in an innovative art exhibition, "Ashtrays to Art."
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Fine Art Rescue Revisited Salon Exhibition
December 5 - February 22
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October 1, 2008
Contact: Robert E. O'Connell 312.563.0977
Fine Art Rescue Revisited
Salon Exhibition
Friday, December 05, 2008
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present the salon exhibition, Fine Art Rescue Revisited. A unique exhibition and dialogue addressing the secondary art market as an alternate to the traditional fine auction houses. Fine Art Rescue will educate the viewer about the secondary fine art market through the presentation of conservation techniques utilized to preserve and protect works of art.
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City of Charcoal: Mary Livoni
October 3 - November 21
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August 24, 2008
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City of Charcoal: Mary Livoni
Solo Exhibition
Friday, October 3, 2008
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present the solo exhibition City of Charcoal by Mary Livoni. Somewhere between surreal emptiness and chaotic abundance Mary Livoni's drawings describe the industrial neighborhoods of the near northwest side.
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Allegoric
September 5 - September 26
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July 29, 2008
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Allegoric
Group Exhibition
Friday, September 5, 2008
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present the group exhibition Allegoric opening September 5th. Allegoric is a collaboration of over 25 local artists, but this show will highlight the work of 7 artists working in a variety of media. Allegoric recently participated in Art Chicago and Next Art Fair in London.
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Chicago French Bulldog Rescue Fundraiser
Saturday, May 17 Noon to 2 PM
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May 6, 2008
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Chicago - ART RECEIVES A SNORT OF APPROVAL
Chicago French Bulldog Rescue Hosts Fundraiser With The Architrouve,
Show Features French Bulldogs, real and sculptural
The Chicago French Bulldog Rescue, together with The Architrouve, will host a charity event designed to raise money to help rescue French Bulldogs in need, a breed known for its adorable puppy-like faces and pig-like snorting.
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Big Mama Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, May 10 Noon - 6 PM
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May 6, 2008
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Chicago - Big Mama Scavenger Hunt
Find your Mom the perfect gift in a Mother’s Day Scavenger Hunt hosted by 6 of Chicago's most innovative shops & galleries. The Architrouve, WolfBait & B-girls, Rotofugi, Quimby's, Finch Gallery and Lotus Keep Gallery are holding a No Gas event Saturday May 10, 2008 from Noon to 6pm, giving you the opportunity to walk, bike, skate or bounce your way through the neighborhoods in search of 6 items. 1 hidden item will be in each of the participating shops and each business will have clues within the space to help the scavengers find the item. After each scavenger finds an item they will have their card stamped (they pick up cards at the first business)...and then on to the next location!
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New Works Victoria Loeb & JC Steinbrunner
June 20 - July 26, 2008
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April 9, 2008
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New Works
Victoria Loeb & JC Steinbrunner
June 20, 2008
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present the group exhibition New Works by Victoria Loeb & JC Steinbrunner. The exhibition is a new body of work consisting of mixed media on canvas by Victoria Loeb and watercolor on stretched paper by JC Steinbrunner.
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J C Steinbrunner
Victoria Loeb
Genuine Object: W.K. Marhoefer
April 18 - June 7, 2008
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March 13, 2008
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Genuine Object
W.K. Marhoefer
April 18, 2008
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present the solo exhibition Genuine Object by W.K. Marhoefer. The exhibition consists of mixed media sculptures; featuring sexy girls, French bulldogs, and an assorted cast of characters.
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New Abstractions: Brenda Barnum & Marianna Levant
February 29 - April 12
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2007
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New Abstractions
Brenda Barnum & Marianna Levant
February 29th, 2008
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present the group exhibition New Abstractions by Brenda Barnum & Marianna Levant. The exhibition is a new body of work consisting of oil paintings by Brenda Barnum and works on paper by Marianna Levant. There is an unmistakable harmony between the abstracted images portrayed in both artists;' works.
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Fine Art Rescue: Salon Exhibition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2007
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Fine Art Rescue:
Salon Exhibition
January 4 - February 14, 2008
Opening Night Party
Friday, January 4th, 7-9pm
The Architrouve
1433 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
312-563-0977
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present the first annual Fine Art Rescue: Salon Exhibition. This exhibition displays artwork from many different artists, styles, eras, and mediums from the Fine Art Rescue collection. This is a rare chance to see artworks from artists such as Pablo Picasso, Pierre Renoir, Julian Schnabel, Allen Blagden and many more displayed "salon style" in Chicago. Fine Art Rescue Salon Exhibition features contemporary, abstract, classical, and figurative artworks that vary in mediums such as; photography, paintings, prints, etchings, sculpture, mixed media, drawings, watercolors and much more.
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Hops & Fire: Artisan Beer & Stumbling Still
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HOPS & FIRE
Artisan Beer & Stumbling - Still
Friday, December 7, 2007
8pm to 10pm
The Architrouve
1433 W Chicago Ave
Don't miss this opportunity to taste some of the best locally hand crafted beers, while experiencing the artwork of Quang Hong in his current exhibition "Stumbling - Still" at The Architrouve. Local breweries with artisan beer have been chosen for this event to emphasize brewing as an art form. These selected beers are small in quantity and big in quality! Guests will have an opportunity to sample the beers and ask questions about brewing techniques. Quang has created custom glass beer steins for this event and will be present to discuss his work.
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Quang Hong: Stumbling Still
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Quang Hong: Stumbling Still
November 9 - December 22, 2007
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present the solo exhibition Stumbling - Still by Quang Hong. The exhibition is a new body of work consisting of oil paintings and abstract sculptures.
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Wesley&Sandro: White&Black
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Wesley&Sandro: White&Black
September 7 - October 31, 2007
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present the art exhibition White&Black by Wesley Kimler & Sandro. Wesley Kimler's biomorphic black and white drawings on paper that explore the idea of texture and form will be exhibited next to Sandro's daring black and white prints of abstracted nudes on plexiglas. These bodies of work reflect aspects of nature that goes beyond the recognizable and leads the viewer into the imaginable. These sensuous masses of flesh and paint on paper will question your notions of beauty.
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This Side of Hope
Opening Friday, July 6 - September 30
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This Side of Hope
Michael Genovese, Carlos J Ortiz, & Jon Lowenstein
July 6 - August 30, 2007
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present the group exhibition This Side of Hope: Michael Genovese, Carlos J Ortiz, and Jon Lowenstein. This body of work exemplifies the beauty within tragedy of urban life, a visual witness to the human condition and the looming presence of hope. This collaboration testifies that cities are made of struggles and rewards, an experience that doesn't limit itself to one particular culture, race, or class; The exhibition includes photography by Carlos J Ortiz and Jon Lowenstein, and mixed media by Michael Genovese.
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SIP and Sign
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Sip & Sign
at The Architrouve
With special guest Tony Fitzpatrick
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present a Sip & Sign event. Come meet Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick and receive a signed catalogue of his exhibition 'The City Etchings' that is currently showing at The Architrouve and sample premium single malt scotches or sip on a martini. This is an opportunity to see 'The City Etchings' exhibition a suite of 30 black and white works featuring a tuxedoed, grinning Foundry Cat, a bellowing Fishman, a harrowing Crack Girl and a stoic Chicago Sailor - the fallen angels, bunko artists and heroes that inhabit Fitzpatrick's real and imagined city. A portion of the proceeds will go to Dustin's Place at Serenity Education And Day Treatment Center in Aurora Colorado; Respite for children and adults with disabilities.
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Tony Fitzpatrick: The City Etchings 1993-2003
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Tony Fitzpatrick: The City Etchings 1993-2003
Opening Friday, April 27, 7pm - 10pm
Chicago, IL - The Architrouve is proud to present the first public exhibition of Tony Fitzpatrick's The City Etchings 1993-2003, a suite of 30 black and white works featuring a tuxedoed, grinning Foundry Cat, a bellowing Fishman, a harrowing Crack Girl and a stoic Chicago Sailor - the fallen angels, bunko artists and heroes that inhabit Fitzpatrick's real and imagined city.
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BODT Fine Art presents artrescued at the Architrouve
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BODT Fine Art presents artrescued at the Architrouve
Opening February 9 from 6pm to 9pm
1433 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL
artrescued is the first exhibit of its kind to be presented in a fine art gallery setting. This exhibition will address the art of cultural preservation and expose the viewer to the importance and complexities of fine art salvage and its conservation.
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Winerescue & Biodynamics
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Winerescue & Biodynamics
Friday April 6th at 6pm
1433 W. Chicago Ave
The Architrouve
Reservation is Required
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Biodynamic wine and agriculture, while tasting food from five of Chicago's most acclaimed chefs. The Architrouve is pleased to host this event in their premier exhibition space dedicated to the creative process and the promotion of Chicago Arts.
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Rhonda Gates Paintings, David Roth Sculpture - New Work
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2006
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Rhonda Gates Paintings, David Roth Sculpture - New Work
Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 6:00 PM- Opening Reception
Ms. Gates draws on her rural and urban exposure to create her paintings. She paints in layers both thin washes and heavy brushwork with grids that suggest the changing aspects of the day and subtle emotional charge to the experience.
David Roth is a Chicago area sculptor, songwriter, furniture builder, writer and graphic designer. Mr. Roth's sculpture utilizes mixed media with primary use of different woods.
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Joshua Mann Pailet: "Eye of The Storm, I Witness"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2006
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Joshua Mann Pailet: "Eye of The Storm, I Witness"
01 SEPTEMBER - 15 OCTOBER 2006
CURATOR'S STATEMENT
One year ago Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the City of New Orleans. When the eye of the storm moved through the Gulf Coast we all breathed a sigh of relief knowing that another major natural disaster had been avoided. Man had rejoiced in defying the gods.
What would happen in the next few hours would forever change the landscape of New Orleans and the people who call New Orleans home.
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Chicago Representation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2006
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"Chicago Representation"
CHICAGO - BODT Fine Art presents the premier exhibition, "Chicago Representation", featuring five Chicago artists; Urszula Lukaszuk, Michael Pajon, Jason Peot, Dave Roth and Peter Stanfield at The Architrouve on Friday 23 June 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
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