Aaron Galleries

2011 Tower Dr, Glenview, IL 60026 312-943-0660

Description: GOLD COAST. If traditional taste and quality catch your eye, then you must visit Aaron Galleries, whose specialties include Impressionism and early abstract art. The gallery is also home to 19th- and 20th-century prints and paintings, including works by Tom Benton, Pauline Palmer, and Emil Bisttram.
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Addington Gallery

704 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 312-664-3406

Description: RIVER NORTH. Timeless is the best word to describe this gallery's art. The enterprise looks for originality and quality of execution and showcases European and American sculpture and paintings in a range of styles and media. Past exhibits have featured Scott Hill and Robert Erickson.
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Aldo Castillo Gallery

675 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610 312-337-2536

Description: RIVER NORTH. Latin America comes alive in this gallery, which surrounds you with a mixture of world music and art. Dealer and curator Aldo Castillo specializes in innovative mainstream artists who demonstrate an appreciation for Latin culture in their works. Gallery openings are known for their extraordinary works and intriguing guests.
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Ann Nathan Gallery

212 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60610 312-664-6622

Description: RIVER NORTH. If the funky and the outrageous interest you, a stop at this gallery is sure to suit. The popular enterprise features objects in metal, clay, and wood, along with contemporary paintings and sculpture. Additional media range from found-object collages to furniture.
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Catherine Edelman Gallery

300 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60610 312-266-2350

Description: RIVER NORTH. Contemporary photography is this gallery's trademark, and owner Catherine Edelman promotes the art of capturing a moment in time. She also offers gallery talks and book signings. A member of the Chicago Art Dealers' Association, the gallery has ties to a variety of artists, including Michael Kenna, Olivia Parker, Maria Martinez-Cnas, and O. Winston Link.
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Colletti Gallery

67 E Oak St, Chicago, IL 60611-1224 312-664-6767

Description: GOLD COAST. Posters, posters, and more posters! Boasting examples that highlight the Barnum & Bailey circus to items that showcase famous figures like Buffalo Bill, Colletti Gallery deals in only the finest vintage posters. The gallery also sells 19th-century furniture, ceramics, and paintings.
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Frederick Baker, Inc.

1230 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607 312-243-2980

Description: WEST SIDE. If you're looking for exquisitely detailed works on paper, this establishment is superb. Owner Fred Baker, originally known for his museum-quality framing, developed an interest in fine prints and drawings while mastering his craft. Now a major gallery owner, he carries works by Toulouse-Lautrec, Villon, and Whistler.
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Function + Art

1046 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 312-243-2780

Description: WEST SIDE. This distinguished gallery subscribes to the belief that form and function are not separate concerns and that useful items and furniture should also be works of art. The gallery showcases studio furniture and fine decorative crafts, and it hosts rotating exhibits focused on lampworking, flameworking, blowing, hot casting, and kiln-casting. Past exhibits have included, "Vessels, Boxes, and Baskets" and the "Eclectic Electric."
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Gold Coast Gallery, Inc.

3250 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 773-327-7600

Description: LAKE VIEW. The museum-like setting of this gallery makes it a magnificent choice for buying art or just honing your taste and your eye by browsing. Among the goods offered are fine furniture, collectibles, lighting fixtures, and paintings.
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Habatat Galleries

222 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60610 312-440-0288

Description: RIVER NORTH. An advocate of new art forms, Habatat Galleries is a must-see for enthusiasts of fine contemporary glass art. Artists represented include Dale Chihuly and Toots Zynsky.
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Hildt Galleries

617 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 312-255-0005

Description: RIVER NORTH. Enticing British accents greet you as you admire this gallery's collection, and antique furnishings are employed to highlight American, British, and Continental paintings. Hildt Galleries deals largely in fine oil paintings and watercolors from the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Jean Albano Art Gallery

215 W Superior Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 312-440-0770

Description: RIVER NORTH. Cutting-edge conceptual art is the basis of Jean Albano's success. The gallery features works by local talents Gladys Nilsson and Margaret Wharton and has exhibited items by Ellen Lanyon and Jim Waid. A member of the Chicago Art Dealers' Association, the gallery offers contemporary paintings, sculpture, and mixed media works.
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Ken Saunders Gallery

230 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60610 312-573-1400

Description: RIVER NORTH. If you're interested in glass as expressive art, check out this gallery, which is home to the city's largest glass art display. Marx-Saunders represents both world-renowned artists and newcomers, and its staff can provide insight into the techniques used to produce art glass. A member of the Chicago Art Dealers' Association.
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Lydon Fine Art, Inc.

309 W Superior Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 312-943-1133

Description: RIVER NORTH. A focus on mid-career artists sets this gallery apart from the pack. It features contemporary American and European works that range from abstracts to landscapes. By appointment only.
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Peter Bartlow Gallery

22 W Ontario, Chicago, IL 60610 312-337-1782

Description: RIVER NORTH. Most galleries are known for their changing exhibits, but this one is recognized for its permanent collection. Peter Bartlow's holdings include Willy Ramos aquatints, Nancy Chu Woo watercolors, Joan Miro lithographs, and Wendall Castle furniture. Gallery director Peter Bartlow began his art-dealing career in 1972 and is an experienced figure in Chicago's art world.
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Portals Ltd.

742 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 312-642-1066

Description: RIVER NORTH. Owner Nancy McIlvaine uses her interior design background to display art and antiques in an elegant home environment. The gallery features trompe l'oeil painting and includes realist and naive works in room settings. It also showcases international artists and exhibits 19th-century decorative furniture.
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R.S. Johnson Fine Art

645 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 312-943-1661

Description: MAGNIFICENT MILE. Works by Matisse, Rembrandt, and Picasso have all graced the walls of R.S. Johnson Fine Art. A staple of Chicago's art scene for over 40 years, the spacious gallery specializes in 19th- and 20th-century works. The establishment has more than 50 US museums on its list of clients.
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Roy Boyd Gallery

739 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 312-642-1606

Description: RIVER NORTH. Two floors of exhibit space and a sculpture garden present art at this gallery. Since owners Roy and Ann Boyd choose to highlight Illinois artists, expect to hear details on why or how a piece of art came to be. If you have questions on contemporary art, depend on Ann Boyd's teaching background as a great resource.
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