The 11th edition of EXPO Chicago, newly under Frieze ownership, wrapped up its vibrant 11th edition on Sunday, having welcomed over 35,000 visitors including collectors, curators, and museum directors. The atmosphere from VIP day—defined by a relaxed yet positive energy—lingered throughout the weekend as the Chicago community descended upon Navy Pier. This year, EXPO featured 170 leading galleries from 29 countries, upholding its reputation as the preeminent art fair in the American Midwest.
“The fair, EXPO Chicago, has surely played its role in fostering the growth of a new collector base,” Tony Karman told Artsy. “There’s a powerful group of individuals that are as committed now to the institutions and the galleries here [in Chicago]…as in the ’80s and ’90s—it’s just different names. And the fair has fostered that because when you bring the world to your city, and you provide an individual a chance to learn about the art world and build those relationships, that’s how great collectors are born.”
Galleries secured many noteworthy sales throughout the weekend, with some making significant museum placements for their artists. A $525,000 painting by American abstractionist Mary Abbott, offered by McCormick Gallery, led the reported sales. Here, we break down other top-reported sales at the fair.
- Sundaram Tagore Gallery sold a Hiroshi Senju painting for $385,000, a Jane Lee painting for $70,000, a Ricardo Mazal artwork for $30,000, and a Karen Knorr painting for $40,000.
- Miles McEnery Gallery sold a Wolf Kahn painting for $150,000.
- Kasmin’s reported sales included a drawing by Henri Matisse, a multimedia work by Diana Al-Hadid, and paintings by vanessa german, Theodora Allen, and Lyn Liu, with prices ranging from $20,000 to $200,000.
- Michael Kohn Gallery sold eight Nir Hod paintings priced between $24,000 and $135,000 and a Lita Albuquerque work for $75,000.
- Timothy Yarger Fine Art sold two Mads Christensen light sculptures for $175,000 and $32,500.
- Gana Art sold Chiharu Shiota’s Endless Line (2023) for $121,000.
- Hakgojae Gallery sold a wood sculpture by Yun Suknam for $100,000.
- Catharine Clark Gallery sold a Marie Watt textile work for $135,000.
- William Shearburn Gallery sold a Toshiko Takaezu vessel for $100,000; a Friedel Dzubas painting for $85,000; and a Donald Baechler painting for $35,000.
- ACA Galleries sold multiple Faith Ringgold artworks ranging from $75,000 to $85,000. (The gallery’s presentation of Ringgold’s work tragically coincided with the artist’s death this weekend.)
- Perrotin sold a Sophie Calle artwork for $80,000.
- Edwynn Houk Gallery sold a Dorothea Lange photograph, Demonstration, San Francisco (1933), for $65,000.
- Eric Firestone Gallery sold multiple Huê Thi Hoffmaster works priced between $30,000 and $55,000, and a Cato work for $25,000.
- RYAN LEE sold Tim Braden works priced between $45,000 and $65,000.
- Zidoun-Bossuyt sold a Yashua Klos painting priced between $40,000 and $50,000.
Reported sold-out presentations at EXPO Chicago 2024 include:
