Fringe Figure at Andrew Rafacz, Chicago

ANDREW RAFACZ is thrilled to begin the new year with Fringe Figure, a group exhibition of paintings, drawings, pastels, prints, textile and sculpture by twenty-one artists, in Galleries One & Two. The exhibition opens Friday, January 10th and continues through Saturday, February 22nd, 2025.   Torso of an Archaic...

Works featured in Making Space at ALMA Art & Interiors

Making Space ALMA Art and Interiors 3636 South Iron Street, almaartandinteriors.com   November 8 - February 28, 2025 Reception: Friday, November 8th, 12:00 am - 9:00 pm   Making Space is an evocative exhibition that delves into the creative worlds of 113 Chicago artists. This extensive project, developed over six years, showcases the...

William J. O’Brien’s new novel Nighttime Kingdom now available in hardcover and paperback

Nighttime Kingdom 200 pages 5.5 in. x 8.5 in. | 139.7 mm  x 215.9 mm Includes - 21 B/W illustrations by William J. O’Brien   Foreword by T. Cole Rachel @tcolerachel Cover Design by Ben Tousley @bentousley   Published by Shadow Work Press   ꧁꧂   Available for purchase directly from the studio here.   ꧁꧂   Dive into the poignant depths of...

Three outdoor sculptures installed in Flossmoor Park

Three outdoor sculptures have been acquired by the Village of Flossmoor, Illinois. The powder coated steel works, titled Blue Moon, The Purple Rising and Spine, Spindle, Heart are now on permanent display at the southeast corner of Flossmoor park. Find more information about the public...

William J. O’Brien studio featured in Making Space by Mark Ballogg

Ballogg Photography has published Making Space, a 188 page photography hardcover which features quotes from William J. O'Brien and images of his studio.   Making Space is a five-year project photographing 162 artist studios in Chicago, culminating in a book. Each studio visit consists of two hours...

Bronze works on view at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum has installed three bronze works on a grassy hillside overlooking a pond.  The works are part of The Protectors series from 2016.  More info here. [gallery ids="2863,2864,2865"]...