Contemporary art elicits strong emotions, and if you love it, you really love it. Our list of Chicago’s best contemporary art galleries puts you in touch with places to interact with the art first-hand and to see what kind of visceral reaction it provokes in you. Galleries like Catherine Edelman Gallery and Aldo Castillo Gallery deliver exceptional examples. They represent a variety of media and artists and are reliable vendors of contemporary art at its best.
Two floors of exhibit space and a sculpture garden present art at this gallery. Since owners Roy and Ann Boyd choose to highlight Illinois artists, expect to hear details on why or how a piece of art came to be. If you have questions on contemporary art, depend on Ann Boyd’s teaching background as a great resource.
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