EXPO CHICAGO: Bow Down to the Art

By JoshMogerman in Arts & Entertainment on Sep 23, 2012 8:00PM

$Giant mylar \"cones\" designed by StudioGang aid navigation and give EXPO a unique look.$ $\"Dirty Bomb\" by Inigo Manglano-Ovalle.$

Yinka Shonibare MBE pieces at the James Cohan Gallery booth.

$\"Bear\" by Tony Tasset.$ $\"Cromos Dos\" by Los Carpenteros.$

$\"Silver Erie\" by Maya Lin.$

$Berlin\'s Bourourina Gallery\'s interactive \"art is a doctor\" concept had EXPO visitors talking about their fun treatment options.$ $Berlin\'s Bourourina Gallery\'s interactive \"art is a doctor\" concept had EXPO visitors talking about their fun treatment options.$ $A young visitor contemplates the \"Garbage Wall\" created by the estate of Gordon Matta-Clark for the NRDC booth.$

$DZine\'s \"La Perla\" a full-sized boat tricked out with sound, video, and lush upholstery.$

Mitchell-Innes and Nash Gallery installations.

Video installations by Brian Bress at the Cherry and Martin Gallery.

$\"Huge Poodle\" by Scott Campbell.$ $\"Love Park\" by Polly Apfelbaum.$

Allen Ruppersberg, Art Institute of Chicago installation.

Hopes have been high for the reborn modern art fair, EXPO CHICAGO, this week on Navy Pier. It sounds like the hype has been warranted, as early feedback from visitors and the all-important gallery sales have been great. The fest continues through tonight, so make sure you check Amy's tips to prep before you go. In the meantime, here is a gallery of the galleries that caught our eye.

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