Virgil Abloh, “Pink Panther: Scales of Justice,” 2019. Courtesy of the artist.
1 Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech” (Museum of Contemporary Art) Abloh’s first museum exhibition features selections from the Rockford native’s forays into art, design, music and fashion. Opens June 10
2 Amy Sillman: The Nervous System (Arts Club of Chicago) Two-sided, free-hanging works on paper make up this solo show from the smart, irreverent artist. Through August 3
3 Mie Kongo and Norman W. Long: Without Within (Roman Susan) A new sound installation from Long is paired with ceramic sculptures by Kongo, inspired by surrounding environments. Through August 17
4 Seth Bogart: 100 Toothbrushes (Soccer Club Club) Bogart’s queer ceramic toothbrush sculptures are “a subversive way to start and end your day.” Opens May 31
5 Anne Imhof: Sex (Art Institute of Chicago) The German artist’s exhibition opens with three days of performances, set inside an installation concerned with the fluidity of feeling, desire, gender, life and death. Opens May 30
Art Top 5: October 2019 Fall art season is in full swing this October, as evinced by these amibitious group and solo exhibitions.
Art Top 5: September 2019 September's must-see art programming includes three solo shows and two exhibitions that explore personal, political and aesthetic themes.
Art Top 5: July 2019 July offers a melancholic group exhibition along with four bold solo shows.
