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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 18h

My kids were having none of this

The Onion @theonion.com · 1d

Cool Dad Raising Daughter On Media That Will Put Her Entirely Out Of Touch With Her Generation https://theonion.com/cool-dad-raising-daughter-on-media-that-will-put-her-en-1819572981/

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 18h

It's still unbelievable that Tony is no longer with us, but the best way to celebrate his life is to get out and see his art, all over the Chicagoland area! Here's a list of a few spots in Chicago to check out this weekend.

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#tonyfitzpatrick #chicagoart #art

Tony Fitzpatrick's Art Is All Over Chicago. Here's Where To Find It

The artist and lifelong Chicagoan died Saturday at the age of 66, but his work and legacy remain visible in restaurants, on beer labels and at other spaces across the city.

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 1d

Sugar is reuniting and, unfortunately, only playing shows in NYC and London. as of now. Hopefully they'll expand the tour to somewhere I can go see them. New box set coming on Record Store Day in November!

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Sugar – House of Dead Memories (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Sugar Copper Blue

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 5d

Tim Pigott practices painting, printmaking, embroidery, and animation. Based in Chicago, he takes inspiration from public transit and the city's people and buildings, current, past and imagined.

Tim Pigott, Crisis on Ashland Avenue, 2024

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#art #chicagoart #chicagoartist

Tim Pigott’s Crisis on Ashland Avenue is a 2024 painting on board. Primarily painted in blues, it depicts three figures standing at a storefront.

Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 5d

The first issue of /mæn-ʌs/ Chicago Art Zine is now available! A lot of cool content - 32 pages, printed on 60lb stock, edition of 100.

Available now in the shop: www.menasgallerychicago.com/shop/p/mn-s-...

#chicagoart #artzine #art

The image shows the first issue of /mæn-ʌs/ Chicago Art Zine, shrink-wrapped and in piles with one loose issue on top.

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Soren Spicknall @sorenspicknall.bsky.social · 8d

Opening tomorrow night! Come see some impressive art and artifacts from the studio of a man who deeply influenced the visual vernacular of Chicago during the early 20th century.

The annual Historic Pullman House Tour is also happening this weekend, so you can make a full day of it on Saturday.

A photo of an art gallery whose walls are filled with framed design documents for Art Deco figurines and buildings, with additional objects shown in display cases.

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 7d

I had been planning to invite Tony out to lunch for some time now, but unfortunately, it's not going to happen. He was never too busy to chat when we met and always had great stories to tell. RIP Tony.

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/11/t...

#tonyfitzpatrick #chicagoartist #chicagoart #art

Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago artist in many realms, has died at 66

He had recently published a new book, “The Sun at the End of the Road,” filled with his distinctive art, poetry and prose. Some consider it a memoir.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 8d

Dang, their voices were made to sing together.

#georgeandtammy #georgejones #tammyWynette

Album cover of George Jones and Tammy Wynette showing a table side juke box, various condiments, and a photo of George and Tammy

Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 11d

The first issue of /mæn-ʌs/ Chicago Art Zine is now available! A lot of cool content - 32 pages, printed on 60lb stock, edition of 100.

Available now in the shop: www.menasgallerychicago.com/shop/p/mn-s-...

#chicagoart #artzine #art

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Mac Pierce @macp.bsky.social · 11d

Spoke with Jake Leech of Airing Out the Archive in depth about the themes and work in my show up at @bgfa.bsky.social

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Episode 19: Mac Pierce

Podcast Episode · Airing Out the Archive · 10/07/2025 · 1h 24m

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 12d

"Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a wall, is the name of a 2019 art piece by the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. It is a fresh banana duct taped to a wall. Three versions of the piece were created. Performance artist David Datuna ate one of the series in a piece called "Hungry Artist."

Comedian is the name of an art piece by the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. It is a fresh banana duct taped to a wall. Three versions of the piece were created.

Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 12d

Compelling new work from Oscar - go see the show!

OSCAR_JOYO @oscarjoyo.bsky.social · 12d

Installation shots from my solo show at VSG Contemporary. The show ends on October 11th.

Side view of the front room with three pieces.

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Susan Gescheidle @geschs.bsky.social · 13d

Hi Bluesky friends! I did a thing! Attended a benefit and dance party last night. Went all glam with dramatic eyes and threw in some curls in my hair too. Arts of Life—they support 80 adult artists with mental and developmental disabilities. Fantastic organization.

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 14d

/mæn-ʌs/ Chicago Art Zine is now available at Quimby’s Bookstore! Hit them up for not just this but all the cool items they carry.

#zine #chicagoartzine #art #chicagoart #quimbysbookstore #menasgallerychicago #menasgallery #quimbysbookstorechicago

Image shows a reflective button with “I sell zines at Quimby’s” written on it, next to a yellow and brown flower with green leaves.

Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 15d

Kerry James Marshall (American, b.1955) is recognized as one of the leading contemporary artists of his time, focusing on the invisibility of Black figures in Western art, typically through representational painting, he also in drawings and sculptures.

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#chicagoart #art

Kerry James Marshall, Vignette Suite, 2005/2008 #chicagoart #chicagoartist

YouTube video by Menas Gallery Chicago

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 17d

The first issue of /mæn-ʌs/ Chicago Art Zine is now available! A lot of cool content - 32 pages, printed on 60lb stock, edition of 100. Please buy one and share across social media!

Available now in the shop: www.menasgallerychicago.com/shop

#chicagoart #art #artzine #zine

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 16d

The Pop Shop had some great shows

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 17d

The first issue of /mæn-ʌs/ Chicago Art Zine is now available! A lot of cool content - 32 pages, printed on 60lb stock, edition of 100. Please buy one and share across social media!

Available now in the shop: www.menasgallerychicago.com/shop

#chicagoart #art #artzine #zine

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 18d

“A Joy Release” with Chicago artist Delisha McKinney

October 11th & 12th, 12 to 5pm at Elephant Room Gallery in Chicago

#chicagoartist #chicagoart #art

“A Joy Release” with Chicago artist Delisha McKinney October 11th and 12th, 12 to 5pm at Elephant Room Gallery in Chicago. The event will have plushies, T-shirts, coloring books and more for sale.

Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 20d

Chicago filmmaker Tom Palazzolo retells the classic tale Venus and Adonis (1966, 16mm, B&W, sound)

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#chicagoart #chicagoartist #art #tompalazzolo #chicagofilm

Venus and Adonis (Tom Palazzolo, 1966)

Venus and Adonis (Tom Palazzolo, 1966, 16mm, B&W, sound) VENUS AND ADONIS, one of Tom Palazzolo's first films, offers a playful retelling of the Classical…

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 21d

Can never go wrong with Minor Threat

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 21d

Semi sad news, Chicago's @verticalgallery.bsky.social is closing (kind of). It's giving up its physical location in order to focus on art fairs, pop-ups, etc. It'll be a shame not to head into the alley for more openings!

www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/ver...

#chicagoart #art

Chicago Gallery News | Vertical Gallery Prepares to Take Its Vision Worldwide

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 22d

"Use your head. Be aware. Give a fuck!"

We could use some of the Positive Mental Attitude so prevalent in parts of the hardcore scene back in the 80's. We thought we could change the world.

7 Seconds, Walk Together, Rock Together, 1986

Image of the band members of 7 Seconds, a hardcore band from Reno, NV. This is the cover for their 1986 album "Walk Together, Rock Together."

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 23d

Hüsker Dü. Live. January 30, 1985 at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

Cannot wait for this Hüsker Dü 1985: THE MIRACLE YEAR box set to arrive, in pre-order now.

Image shows contents of the Numero Uno release Hüsker Dü 1985: THE MIRACLE YEAR box set - 4 vinyl records, a book, and what appears to be a set list.

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Menas Gallery Chicago @menasgallerychi.bsky.social · 24d

Check out The Monarchs of Lithuania: The Royal Court by Tautvydas Kaltenis on @kickstarter.com

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The Monarchs of Lithuania: The Royal Court

A stunning deck of illustrated playing cards honoring the rulers who shaped Lithuania’s rise from forest tribes to a medieval empire

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