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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, all painted and eccentric in form; 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.
Made in Chicago: Photographs from the Bank of America LaSalle Collection:
Selections from a pathbreaking public collection that confirms Chicago’s greatest modern and contemporary artists have been its photographers; through Jan. 4. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.; 312-744-6630.
On the Road: Dave Anderson: Rough Beauty; Farm Security Administration; Dorothea Lange:
Exhibitions of images past and present that relate to Jack Kerouac’s defining novel of the Beat Generation; through Sat. Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-663-5554.
Enrique Santana Paintings:
Bridges and the spaces between some of Chicago’s architectural landmarks; through Nov. 30. Ann Nathan Gallery, 212 W. Superior St.; 312-664-6622.
Ian Pedigo Assemblages, Collages:
Five new works of found and industrial materials that make virtues out of slightness and fragility; through Nov. 15. 65GRAND, 1378 W. Grand Ave.; 312-719-4325.
Joel-Peter Witkin Photographs:
An American master turns to politics as well as his more usual grotesques; through Sat. Catherine Edelman Gallery, 300 W. Superior St.; 312-266-2350.
The Leaf and the Page:
Works by 11 living Illinois artists who link to the venerable tradition of botanical illustration; through Jan. 16. Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery, 100 W. Randolph St.; 312-814-5322.
Michael DeLucia Sculpture:
Carved blocks of Styrofoam plus store-bought objects by a promising American artist; through Nov. 25. Alan Koppel Gallery, 210 W. Chicago Ave.; 312-640-0730.
Murray Jones Paintings, Drawings:
A retrospective exhibition rediscovering a Chicago-trained painter whose personal quest for the sublime took him through Abstract Expressionism to the art of Japan; through Jan. 31. Robert Henry Adams Fine Art, 715 N. Franklin St.; 312-642-8700.
Stephen De Staebler Sculpture:
Fourteen recent fired-clay pieces that show the artist’s allegiance to the human figure; through Nov. 29. Zolla/Lieberman Gallery, 325 W. Huron St.; 312-944-1990.
Suzanne Caporael Paintings:
Softly suggestive abstractions, some evoking elements of landscape encountered during an extended road trip; through Nov. 15. Richard Gray Gallery, 875 N. Michigan Ave.; 312-642-8877.
William Wegman Collages:
Painted works that incorporate and extend images on found postcards; through Nov. 8. Russell Bowman Fine Art Advisory, 311 W. Superior St.; 312-751-9500.
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GALLERY OPENINGS — CITY
A.Okay Official:
Lana Crooks new works; through Nov. 30. 6-10 p.m. Sat. 3270 N. Clark St.; 773-248-4547.
All Rise:
Halloween Weekend Fling, a group show — A weekend exhibition features works by M. D. Woodward and Rik Garrett. A Halloween party on Friday includes live music and beverages. Fri. through Sun. 1370 W. Grand Ave.; 312-226-9292.
Glass Curtain:
Paint for Print: Contemporary Illustration, Traditional Media, a group show; through Dec. 19. 5-8 p.m. Thu. Columbia College, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st fl.; 312-369-6856.
GALLERY OPENINGS — SUBURBAN
O’Connor Art:
(Re)Vision, a group show; through Dec. 15. 4-6 p.m. Wed. Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest; 708-524-6597.
