The Seen – Official blog for EXPO CHICAGO

This week on The Seen, we featured the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s new exhibition, Peripheral Views. MoCP Curator Allison Grant gives an inside look at the process and meaning behind Peripheral Views: States of America, on view through September 30, 2012.

Next, we spotlighted Roy Lichtenstein at the Art Institute of Chicago. With over 160 works on display, the exhibition brings together the largest collection of Lichtenstein’s work to date. His bright, bold canvases are some of today’s most recognizable works of art, but what this show also reveals is Lichtenstein’s lesser-known work.

Finally, we featured Phantom Limb on view at the MCA Chicago. Curated by Michael Darling, the show explores artists who question and depart from the historical belief that the handmade is a mark of genius. This is a great opportunity to see the MCA’s collection of post-war and contemporary paintings, alongside some of Chicago’s own painters.

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ᔥ The Seen

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

This week on Simply Magnificent, we spotlighted the private art collection at The Residences. Matthew Woodward is a Chicago-based artist whose impressive work can be found in The Landmark Club’s Grand Salon. Artists Vik Muniz, Nick Cave, Tim Anderson, Carolyn Ottmers and Critistna Silverstri are also represented in the collection.

Next, we published a neighborhood guide to Chicago farmers markets. Local farmers markets bring fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and a variety of other delicious foods to different neighborhoods throughout the Windy City.

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ᔥ Simply Magnificent

Stay Gorgeous – Official blog for Salon Buzz

The Stay Gorgeous blog focused on the importance of personal style and captured the trademark looks of 3 fashion icons who owned the long-haired look. The Salon Buzz Pinterest page started to showcase hairstyles for the fall 2012 season.

To stay up to date with the latest from Salon Buzz, visit their blog, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest pages.

ᔥ Stay Gorgeous