The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, returns to Artifact Events in Ravenswood, Chicago, from March 27 to 30. This exciting event will feature over 115 independent artists showcasing fresh artwork and new talent.
Highlights include a portrait experience with artist and New York Times bestselling author Anna Marie Tendler, an interactive stamp scavenger hunt designed by Chicago-based artist Joe Kraft, and a new section dedicated to decorative ceramics, glass, metal, and wood art.
Ahead of the main event, we’re highlighting five categories of artists based on shared themes, offering a look at the diverse range of artistic practices at this year’s fair.
Award-Winning Photographers: Underwater, on the streets, courtside, or in nature — these photographers capture it all
- Lexi Laine, a U.K.-based underwater photographer, creates surreal, ethereal images influenced by baroque painting, fantasy, and environmental themes.
- Finn O’Hara, from Canada, explores the relationship between urban, rural, and natural landscapes to inspire reflection on humanity’s connection to nature.
Empowered Female Figures: Bold representations of female main character energy
- Delphine Lebourgeois, a French artist, blends digital media, collage, and watercolors to explore feminism, power dynamics, and cultural references.
- Marisa Mu celebrates diversity, womanhood, and expression through therapeutic paintings, aiming for joy and positive change. She co-founded Tits & Co. in 2019 to amplify female-identifying artists.
Text-Heavy Work: Tongue and cheek work you can read into
- Patrick Skals, a Toronto-based conceptual artist, challenges perspectives on culture and mental health in his “In Other Words” series. Inspired by urban decay, he incorporates recycled paper to symbolize the immortality of ideas.
- Terrence Payne explores community and identity through bold oil pastel drawings, blending humor and narrative into thought-provoking portraits.
Not for Your Walls: Art designed for shelves, desks, and tables
- Dara Schuman pushes the boundaries of ceramics, designing luxurious vases inspired by cityscapes with sharp edges and curves that modernize urban architecture.
- Paola Gracida creates gravity-defying clay sculptures that explore transformation and belonging.
Florals: Reimagining nature’s beauty
- Daria Eibert uses the iris flower as a self-portrait to explore emotion and transformation in vibrant colors. Her work blends introspection with rich artistic tradition.
- Flannery Thompson, a stained-glass artist from Chicago, modernizes traditional craftsmanship with nature-inspired designs that capture light and color.
See these artists and more at The Other Art Fair Chicago, March 27-30.
Grab your tickets at theotherartfair.com!
