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Alan G. Artner’s Picks
1968: Art and Politics in Chicago:
Works from several exhibitions surrounding the infamous ’68 Democratic National Convention; through Nov. 23. DePaul University Art Museum, 2350 N. Kenmore Ave.; 773-325-7506.
Focus: Vincent Fecteau New Work:
The San Francisco artist presents eight highly personal tabletop sculptures of papier mache; through Nov. 30. Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-443-3600.
Henri Cartier-Bresson and the Art and Photography of Paris:
A centennial exhibition tracing some of the influences and correspondences in the legendary lensman’s work; through Jan. 4. Art Institute, 111 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-443-3600.
The Leaf and the Page:
Works by 11 living Illinois artists who link to the venerable tradition of botanical illustration; continues through Jan. 16. Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery, 100 W. Randolph St., ste. 2-100; 312-814-5322.
Joel-Peter Witkin Photographs:
An American master turns to politics as well as his more usual grotesques; continues through Nov. 1. Catherine Edelman Gallery, 300 W. Superior St.; 312-266-2350.
John Fraser Collages:
Abstract geometric pieces that are among the finest Chicago art has to offer; continues through Tue. Roy Boyd Gallery, 739 N. Wells St.; 312-642-1606.
Michael Hernandez De Luna Mail Art:
Uniquely printed stamps sent through the mail as a satirical, often comic guerrilla activity; continues through Sat. Carl Hammer Gallery, 740 N. Wells St.; 312-266-8512.
Murray Jones Paintings, Drawings:
A retrospective exhibition rediscovering a Chicago-trained painter (1915-1964) whose personal quest for the sublime took him through Abstract Expressionism to the art of Japan; continues through Jan. 31. Robert Henry Adams Fine Art, 715 N. Franklin St.; 312-642-8700.
Riva Lehrer Drawings:
Seven large portraits in graphite or charcoal, most of friends of the artist with visible disabilities; continues through Oct. 25. Printworks, 311 W. Superior St.; 312-664-9407.
Thomas Kellner Photographs:
Grand interiors rendered in a painstaking process that has had apparent recourse to Cubist syntax; continues through Sat. Schneider Gallery, 230 W. Superior St.; 312-988-4033.
William Wegman Collages:
Painted works that incorporate and extend images on found postcards; continues through Nov. 8. Russell Bowman Fine Art Advisory, 311 W. Superior St.; 312-751-9500.
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Gallery Openings — City
Alfedena:
Steven Heyman paintings, Paul Sacaridiz ceramics; through Nov. 22. 5-8 p.m. Fri. 434 W. Ontario St.; 312-944-4340.
Chicago Cultural Center:
Made in Chicago, a group show; through Jan. 4. Sat. (opening reception). 78 E. Washington St.; 312-744-6630.
Hoffman:
New Catalogue new works; through Nov. 15. 5-7:30 p.m. Fri. 118 N. Peoria St.; 312-455-1990.
Meloche:
Carrie Schneider photography and video; through Dec. 6. 6-9 p.m. Fri. 118 N. Peoria St.; 312-455-0299.
Nathan:
Enrique Santana paintings; through Nov. 15. 5-8 p.m. Fri. 212 W. Superior St.; 312-664-6622.
Packer Schopf:
Doug Smithenry paintings, Laurel Roth sculpture and fiber works; through Nov. 15. 6-9 p.m. Fri. 942 W. Lake St.; 312-226-8984.
Tony Wight:
Tamar Halpern photography; through Nov. 15. 5-8 p.m. Fri. 119 N. Peoria St., #2C; 312-492-7261.
Walsh:
Wang Shugang sculpture; through Nov. 26. 5-8 p.m. Fri. 118 N. Peoria St., 2nd fl.; 312-829-3312.
Warren:
Lora Fosberg works on paper, Tom Van Eynde new works; through Nov. 29. 6-9 p.m. Fri. 1052 W. Fulton Market; 312-432-9500.
Western Exhibitions:
Carl Baratta paintings; through Nov. 15. 5-8 p.m. Fri. 119 N. Peoria St., ste. 2A; 312-480-8390.
within(Reason): a contemporary art and photo space:
Directors from Beyond the Veil; A film screening of “The Seventh Dog” and “Caramel” highlights the commonalities between the Middle Eastern and Western cultures. Also features a dozen works of art exploring the contemporary Middle Eastern experience by Alex Aubry and Ron Reason. Screening begins at 7 p.m. Fri. 1932 S. Halsted St., #408; 773-562-7464.
