"The upcoming fair, which will feature more than 130 galleries, down from last year's 170, is intended to hew to a "more focused, intentionally scaled format, designed to deepen engagement for seasoned collectors, first-time visitors, and regional audiences alike," per a press release."
""As we build toward Expo Chicago 2026, our priority has been to refocus the fair on what has always defined it: rigorous curation, civic collaboration, and a deep commitment to artists," said Sierzputowski in a statement. "Over the past year, we have shaped a fair environment that allows thoughtful, high-quality presentations to take form. The goal is a fair that feels intentional, artist-centered, and reflective of the creative energy of Chicago.""
"Through a new partnership with the Obama Presidential Center (OPC), set to open later this year, the fair will welcome two new sections: Embodiment, which is inspired by inspired by the architecture and commissioned artists of the OPC; and Evolution, an exhibition of archival materials drawn from the center's art commissions."
Expo Chicago will take place April 9-12 at Navy Pier's Festival Hall with more than 130 galleries, down from 170 the previous year. The fair is organized into Galleries, Focus (for galleries in business twelve years or fewer), and Profile (for concentrated solo and thematic exhibitions). New sections created with the Obama Presidential Center are Embodiment, inspired by the OPC's architecture and commissioned artists, and Evolution, an exhibition of archival materials from the center's art commissions. The 2024 edition is the third fair under Frieze ownership and the second partnership with the Galleries Association of Korea. Kate Sierzputowski debuts as director and Katie A. Pfohl will organize the Focus section titled "Gathering of Waters."
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