The Seen – Official blog for EXPO CHICAGO

This week on The Seen, we featured two solo shows on view at Marc Foxx. The main gallery presents To what degree are we alive, by Roger Hiorns. Hiorns is a British artist who was nominated for the Turner Prize in 2009. In the west gallery is an exhibition of work by Italian-born, Los Angeles-based artist Luisa Lambri. Marc Foxx is an exhibiting gallery from L.A. for EXPO CHICAGO’s September debut.

Next, we reviewed two exhibitions on view at Kavi Gupta Gallery. Scott Reeder’s first solo show at Kavi Gupta includes his recent untitled spaghetti paintings along with a series of new sculptural works. Reeder’s show is accompanied by Henning Strassburger’s solo show, I Am A Girl. Kavi Gupta is an exhibiting gallery for EXPO CHICAGO’s September opening.

Finally, we featured Johalla Projects’ public art installation at this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival. Chicago-local artists Matthew Hoffman and Andrea Jablonski have created two incredible large-scale installations for the festival. The goal of the installations is to positively shift the mood and environmental aesthetic of the festival and make the experience as much about the effects of ambiance and atmosphere as the music.

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Simply Magnificent – Official blog for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Chicago, Magnificent Mile

This week on Simply Magnificent, we featured Taste of Chicago 2012, which returns this weekend for its 32nd annual festival. Every summer since 1980, Grant Park has been home to the nation’s premier outdoor food festival. Showcasing the diversity of Chicago’s dining community, the delicious array of food served at Taste is complemented by music, entertainment and activities.

Next, we spotlighted Leslie Hindman Auctioneers’ July Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts auction. Founded in Chicago in 1982, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers is becoming one of the leading auction houses in the world.

Finally, we published coverage of the April 2012 Showcase of Homes event at The Ritz-Carlton Residences. The Showcase Gala debuted The Landmark Club and private art collection at The Residences. Public tours showcased the grand entertainment spaces and the luxurious lifestyle represented within the artfully designed space.

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Stay Gorgeous -  Official Social Media Program for Salon Buzz

This week, the Salon Buzz team gathered inspiration from style icons and celebrities, and offered hair trends and hairstyle inspirations for summer on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.