Nobody even knew there was an opening day in the gallery season 20 years ago. Now everybody looks forward to the first Friday after Labor Day. It's the day when all galleries put on a show that they really believe in. |
The fiasco was just the uncertainty of not knowing where the show was going to be. |
There were so few galleries back then -- under two dozen -- and they were clustered around Michigan and Ontario. But the whole art world was expanding, and Chicago was in a perfect spot for that growth. Artists, dealers and collectors across the country started looking at Chicago as a place for contemporary art. |
We all have much more confidence after meeting with Tom and the Mart. Our confidence has been restored. |
You have this diverse buffet of offerings available for you to sample and find the things you really like. |