APAA’s Top Picks from EXPO CHICAGO
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Our APAA advisors have curated a selection of standout works that they consider a must-see at this year’s fair. Many thanks to our advisors for sharing their top picks!
Cheryl Pope, Nothings More Attractive Than Joy, 2024.
“It’s impossible to walk past Cheryl Pope’s Nothings More Attractive Than Joy without being drawn into this arresting, multi-faceted and layered celebration of the female body. The soft raw wool woven into a cashmere support belies the aggressive action of needle punches Pope uses to build the surface. Her commanding vision of a stripper, rendered through a myriad of patterns and forms, creates a contrast that serves to amplify the figure’s power and poise.”
Beedle-punches wool roving on cashmere
53-3/4 x 32-3/4 in. (136.5 x 83.2 cm)
Presented by Monique Meloche
Josef Albers, Hommage Au Carré, 1955.
“One of our favorite print galleries in the world, Cristea Roberts always brings a beautiful collection of works to the fair. The portfolio of Josef Albers prints in their presentation is outstanding. Albers was not only one of the world’s most important artists of color theory, but also a teacher to many who became noted members of the New York School of the 50s and 60s. Albers’ paintings trade for six and seven figures, so as advisors we love that editions provide a gateway into collecting an artist’s work that is approachable and more accessible for more people.”
A portfolio of 12 Screenprints on J. Perrugot Arches Special MBM Paper, Accompanied by a portfolio box
19.09 inches x 15.08 inches
Edition 125
Presented by Cristea Roberts
Brice Marden, Postcard Drawing #1, 1983.
“Brice Marden's timeless and elegant minimal composition is a rigorous yet seductive study of geometric lines that intersect at just the right angles. Marden is undervalued relative to his important contribution to painting in the second half of the 20th century. This small scale gem is not to be missed.”
Ink and gouache on card
6 x 5 7/8 inches, 18 x 17 inches (framed)
Presented by David Nolan Gallery
El Anatsui, Profile, 2023.
“El Anatsui is the master of recycled and repurposed material woven into magnificent, three dimensional textiles that drape, fold, undulate and transform space. This breathtaking work can be installed in any configuration and format.
Currently a work of El’s is installed in the atrium of the Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago. He is the focus of a significant exhibition right now at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The artist also recently filled Turbine Hall at the Tate Modern in London and is considered the most important artist’s working in Africa today. The artist is in nearly every major museum collection around the globe. The work presented is a masterpiece.”
Aluminum and copper wire
120 x 104 inches
Presented by October Gallery
Jane Yang - D’Haene, Untitled, 2024.
“This phenomenal ceramic from Korean-born, New York-based artist Jane Yang-D’Haene is my pick at this year’s EXPO Chicago. Yang-D’Haene creates ceramics inspired by Korean dalhangari or Moon Jars, using these traditional forms as a vehicle for experimentation; building upon this long-standing history with contemporary techniques, colors, and textures. Although originating from completely smooth objects, the artist’s work is thoroughly textured, using blends of clay to create hand-built sculptures which she fires multiple times, embracing the often-unpredictable process and pushing the boundaries of her medium. These richly textured vessels embody her early memories of her country’s landscape, emulating mountains, rice fields, and seas. Using a range of experimental glazes within a singular piece, the juxtaposition of radically different finishes creates a tension within her work that speaks to both her Korean heritage and her identity as an American. I have been a fan of the artist’s work for some time, her evolving use of color and form consistently enchants and amazes with each new piece she produces.”
Stoneware, glaze
19 x 23.5 x 23.5 inches
Presented by Bienvenu Steinberg & C
Diane Simpson, Armour Pattern #2, 1975.
“This print by Chicago sculptor Diane Simpson offers a unique opportunity to appreciate her work in 2D. My company works frequently with works on paper, and this piece particularly resonates with me as both a fan of her work and anything Imagist-related. Even though it's from 1975, it evokes the essence of a paper doll template that remains relevant today.”
Collagraph print
35 x 30 1/2 inches
signed and dated recto, edition 2/6
Presented by Corbett vs. Dempsey
