It's almost time for SOFA CHICAGO again- the fabulous Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Show that will bring more than 80 art galleries and dealers from 10 countries around the world. This year, for the first time, the Intuit Show of Folk & Outsider Art will be held in conjuntion with SOFA, so you can see both great shows under one roof. Being held at Navy Pier's Festival Hall November 5-7th -click here for more info.
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October 2010
October 28, 2010
October 24, 2010
Wright's Coonley House for Sale
Coonley House 1908-1910 (Keith Hale/Sun-Times)
In 1908 industrialist Avery Coonley commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design a prairie-style estate on the banks of the Des Plaines River. It would be completed in 1910 and would be considered by Wright himself to be "the most successful of my houses from my standpoint".
The sprawling main residence is embellished with art glass windows and the exterior features glazed tile panels in a cubist motif. The main house was accompanied by several outbuildings including a coach house/stables, and gardener's cottage which have been turned into separate homes over the years. The Coonley Playhouse (with its famously colorful stained glass windows) is just down the street.
In 1950, the main house was divided into 2 separate residences. This side of the home has over 6,000 square feet and has been completely restored including the original 50-foot handpainted mural in the living room and Jens Jensen landscape (great article about him in today's Chicago Tribune). It has 300 feet of riverfront on the Des Plaines. The asking price is $2.89 million and the home is a national landmark. Click here for more information.
October 17, 2010
Winnetka Antiques + Modernism 2010
The 2010 Winnetka Modernism Show is being combined with the Antiques Show to form a single show- Antiques+Modernism Winnetka, encompassing the decorative arts & design from the 17th to mid-20th centuries. Browse fine art, furniture, jewelry, vintage textiles and objet d'art. Talk to dealers and experts from across the United States. At the historic Winnetka Community House this coming Friday through Sunday, Oct. 22-24- click here for hours and directions and ticket info.
Gary Gand of Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond will be at the show doing a book-signing of the Julius Shulman: Chicago Mid-Century Modernism book on Sunday October 24th from 11am-5pm.
The Women's Board of the Winnetka Community House has been holding this event for 60 years and it's always an enjoyable and interesting day in one of Chicago's loveliest neighborhoods. Hope you get a chance to come explore.
