Oct
20
6:00 PM18:00
Oct
2
to Nov 15
43 Views from the Train Window
"43 Views from the Train Window" draws inspiration from the Mycelium theme featured at the 2023 Terrain Biennial. It pays homage to Japan's Ukiyo-e woodblock print series, renowned for depicting pilgrimage routes, leisure travel, and cultural destinations. This project takes viewers beyond Japan's urban centers to document its vast railway network as it traverses across the country. Using the train window as a metaphorical lens, "43 Views" explores the evolving perspectives encountered during a journey. Covering the distance from Kanto to Kyushu and Shikoku to Kansai, this time-based work captures the gradual passage of time and the changing landscape. It depicts the extensive industrialization and transformation of traditional outlying areas from a stationary viewpoint. The exhibition runs from October 2 to November 15. The work is best viewed from the sidewalk in front of MN Gallery at 3524 South Halsted Street from 6:00 to 10 p.m. I’m grateful for the support provided by the 2023 Terrain Biennial and MN Gallery.
— Alan Labb, 2023
● Terrain Biennial: https://terrainexhibitions.org/
● MN Gallery: https://www.mngallery.net/
Sep
10
7:00 PM19:00
closing reception - Walk To Your House
Please join us on Saturday, September 10th from 7 - 10 pm for the closing of our exhibition “Walk To Your House”, curated by Zhuang Leng, with artworks by Josh Bulman, Isaac Duan, Armin Kabiri, Ouyang Peixuan, Tran Tran, and Qiuchen Wu.
“Walk To Your House” presents a collection of work by these 6 Chicago-based artists, creating a place to collectively reflect on the theme of distance within time, space, creative process and personal experience.
Closing Reception: Saturday Sep 10, 7 - 10 pm BYOB welcome.
Sep
2
7:00 PM19:00
Walk To Your House
Please join us on Friday, September 2nd from 7 - 10 pm for the opening of our exhibition “Walk To Your House”, curated by Zhuang Leng, with artworks by Josh Bulman, Isaac Duan, Armin Kabiri, Ouyang Peixuan, Tran Tran, and Qiuchen Wu.
“Walk To Your House” presents a collection of work by these 6 Chicago-based artists, creating a place to collectively reflect on the theme of distance within time, space, creative process and personal experience.
Opening Reception: Friday Sep 2, 7 - 10 pm
Closing Reception: Saturday Sep 10, 7 - 10 pm
Gallery hours: Tu, Wed, Th, Fr, Sa 7 - 10 pm
Opening night outdoor screening from 8:30 pm to 10 pm:
“the moon seems closer than”
curated by artist Peixuan Ouyang, featuring video and film works from Lin Chen, Veronica Garcia, Maya Nguyen, Peng Zuqiang, Kexin Yao and Seung-eon Yi.
Face mask recommended inside gallery.
Jul
2
6:00 PM18:00
closing reception: Alan Labb: In the Distance
closing reception: Alan Labb: In the Distance
Please join us on Friday, July 2nd from 6 - 10 pm for the closing reception of Alan Labb: In the Distance.
There will also be a short online presentation regarding the exhibition at 7 PM the same evening.
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Alan Labb is a lens-based visual artist currently working in Chicago. His recent work explores historical contextualization through site-specific projects and installations. The majority of this exhibition was photographed in Southern Portugal during a Buinho Creative Hub residency at the end of 2019.
Jun
11
6:00 PM18:00
Opening Reception: Alan Labb: In the Distance
Please join us on Friday, June 11th from 6 - 10 pm for the opening reception of Alan Labb: In the Distance.
Alan Labb is a lens-based visual artist currently working in Chicago. His recent work explores historical contextualization through site-specific projects and installations. The majority of this exhibition was photographed in Southern Portugal during a Buinho Creative Hub residency at the end of 2019.
"Arena de Touros", 16” x 74”
Untitled, 16” x 49”
Untitled, 16” x 49”
Feb
21
6:00 PM18:00
Bridgeport Art Third Friday February 21
Please visit us at mn gallery on Friday February 21st between 6 pm and 10 pm for Bridgeport Third Fridays Art night! In her current work, Kuna Na translates the passage of found materials as they are transformed. Developing monoprints and paintings, she responds to the experiences of street objects and second-hand wearables. She will present her most recent works at mn gallery + studio on Friday, February 21st, from 6 to 10 PM, in conjunction with the Bridgeport Third Friday Art Walk. Please join us! Refreshments available!
Jul
19
10:00 PM22:00
Bridgeport Art Third Friday July 19
Visit us at mn gallery on Friday July 19th between 6 pm and 10 pm for Bridgeport Third Fridays Art night! See Kuna Na's painted secondhand wearables. A slide show of neighborhood pattern photographs will be playing. Refreshments served.
Jun
21
6:00 PM18:00
Bridgeport Art Third Friday June 21
Visit us at mn gallery on Friday June 21st between 6 pm and 10 pm for Bridgeport Third Fridays Art night! See Kuna Na's progress on her project of painting on secondhand wearables. Refreshments served.
Also: Special Guest Artist 7 pm
Acclaimed animated filmmaker Steve Socki will be joining us to present and talk about some of his recent work. His current short film, “Hallowstide,” has been selected to 50+ film festivals, and won 12 awards. His previous animated film, “Sparrow Duet,” was selected to 61 international film festivals. As an animation director & producer for over 25 years in Hollywood he has won an Emmy Award and has been nominated 5 times.
May
17
6:00 PM18:00
Bridgeport Art Third Friday May 17
Visit us at mn gallery on Friday May 17th between 6 pm and 10 pm for Third Fridays Art night! See Kuna Na's progress as she continues to observe leather surfaces through painting them. Refreshments served. See you then!
Apr
19
6:00 PM18:00
Bridgeport Art Third Friday April 19
Visit us at mn gallery on Friday April 19th between 6 pm and 10 pm for Third Fridays Art night! Refreshments served. See you then!