August is Chicago's last full month of summer, and the city's art institutions are making the most of it. From a landmark photography retrospective arriving after stops at Tate Britain and the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, to a free immersive exhibition celebrating the musicians who built Chicago's experimental music identity, there is genuine depth to this month's offerings. … [Read more...] about Chicago’s August 2026 Art Roundup: Everything Worth Seeing This Month
Michael Ferro
EXPO Chicago 2026 Marks a New Era for the City’s Premier Art Fair
Something shifted at Navy Pier this April. EXPO Chicago returned April 9–12 for its annual takeover of Festival Hall, bringing together contemporary galleries from across the globe — but this year's edition carried a noticeably different energy. Quieter, maybe. More considered. The kind of fair where you actually stop in front of things rather than shuffling past them. For … [Read more...] about EXPO Chicago 2026 Marks a New Era for the City’s Premier Art Fair
Architecture Week 2026 Turns Chicago Into a Citywide Design Classroom
If you’re in the Chicago area and love architecture, keep reading. Architecture Week is fast approaching, running April 12-18 2026 across the entire city of Chicago. Organized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the goal is to make architecture and design accessible to everyone, not just professionals. Michael Ferro, a Chicago-based artist and curator, sees … [Read more...] about Architecture Week 2026 Turns Chicago Into a Citywide Design Classroom
Chicago Architecture Biennial Continues Across the City
The Chicago Architecture Biennial continues through February 28, 2026, offering one of the most ambitious architecture and design exhibitions in North America. Presented across multiple venues throughout the city, the Biennial brings together architects, artists, and designers from around the world to explore how the built environment shapes daily life. Michael Ferro, … [Read more...] about Chicago Architecture Biennial Continues Across the City
beLONGING: Lithuanian Artists in Chicago at the Balzekas Museum
The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture is currently presenting beLONGING: Lithuanian Artists in Chicago, a major exhibition extended through January 15, 2026. Spanning more than a century of creative work, the exhibition brings together painting, sculpture, textiles, photography, prints, rare books, and archival material to tell a layered story of Lithuanian … [Read more...] about beLONGING: Lithuanian Artists in Chicago at the Balzekas Museum
