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Wrightwood 659 is a non-commercial gallery space in Chicago.
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08/28/2026

On Sale Now: “Inner Worlds: Visions from the Hirshhorn Collection” and “Everyday War: Yuan Goang-Ming”

“Inner Worlds” includes works by Mary Bauermeister, Yayoi Kusama, and Niki de Saint-Phalle. Seen together, their artwork attests to the strength of a generation of female artists who achieved international acclaim against great odds, forever altering the trajectory of twentieth-century art.

“Everyday War: Yuan Goang-Ming,” received critical acclaim when it was shown at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Taiwan’s new media art scene, Yuan Goang-Ming is celebrated for his starkly poetic video and installation works which reflect the fragmented and surreal nature of contemporary life.

Purchase tickets at the link in our bio.

Image: Niki de Saint Phalle, “Pink Lady,” 1964, oil and collage of pastel, ink, pencil, enamel, photograph, photomechanical reproduction, and ink stamp on paper on canvas, 78 3/4 x 59 1/8 in. Gift of Joseph H. Hirshhorn, 1966. Photo by Lee Stalsworth © 2026 Niki Charitable Art Foundation / ARS, NY / ADAGP, Paris.

08/20/2026

On Sale Next Week: “Everyday War: Yuan Goang-Ming” and “Inner Worlds: Visions from the Hirshhorn Collection”

Secure your spot to see two provoking exhibitions coming to Chicago.

Advanced ticket purchase required. Tickets will be available on our website beginning August 27, 2026.

Images: Yuan Goang-Ming, still from "Dwelling," 2014. Single-channel video, 5'00", seamless loop. © Yuan Goang-Ming. Courtesy of the artist.

Yuan Goang-Ming, still from "Dwelling," 2014. Single-channel video, 5'00", seamless loop. © Yuan Goang-Ming. Courtesy of the artist.

08/19/2026

Happy World Photography Day!

Activist and photographer Shahidul Alam is known for capturing the tender, intimate moments of the people of Bangladesh amid the social injustices they face. To Alam, the camera is a tool in bringing awareness to issues often underrepresented in his hometown.

Images: Shahidul Alam, "Khaleda Zia Before Election," 1991, vinyl print. Courtesy of the artist.

Shahidul Alam, "Mural of Noor Hossain in Jahangir Nagar Campus," 1987, vinyl print. Courtesy of the artist.

Shahidul Alam, "Motijheel Hartal," 1987, vinyl print. Courtesy of the artist.

08/07/2026

In 2022, Wrightwood 659 showcased the work of Chicago-based painter Michiko Itatani in "Celestial Stage." The exhibition featured over 60 paintings and drawings that highlighted her fascination with how people try to understand the universe and the awe of the unknown. Throughout her career of more than 40 years, Itatani has built a strong collection of art that draws from personal inspiration and exploring the mysteries and science of the cosmos.

Images: Installation views of "Michiko Itatani: Celestial Stage" at Wrightwood 659, 2022. © 2022 Alphawood Exhibitions LLC, Chicago. Courtesy: Alphawood Exhibitions LLC, Chicago. Photo by Michael Tropea.

08/05/2026

Our summer mood during these rainy Chicago days.

Image: Yannis Tsarouchis, "Youth Asleep by the Sea," 1965, watercolor on paper, 24 x 31.5 cm. © Yannis Tsarouchis Foundation.

08/01/2026

Coming soon—"Inner Worlds: Visions from the Hirschhorn Collection”

Three iconic artists—Mary Bauermeister, Yayoi Kusama, and Niki de Saint Phalle—unleash pattern, repetition, and controlled chaos in this powerful exhibition exploring experience, perception, and the connections between artists and audience. By the early 1960s, all three artists had made their way to New York, where they joined the postwar avant-garde, contributing to the emergence of the Pop art, Fluxus, Neo-Dada, and Abstract Expressionist movements. Seen together, their work attests to the strength of a generation of women artists who achieved international acclaim against great odds, forever altering the trajectory of twentieth-century art.

On view from September 25-December 19, 2026, at Wrightwood 659. Tickets go on sale August 27, 2026 on our website.

Drawn from the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. This exhibition is curated by Betsy Johnson. Presented by Halsted A&A Foundation at Wrightwood 659.

07/28/2026

Coming soon—"Everyday War: Yuan Goang Ming”

Taiwanese new media pioneer Yuan Goang-Ming brings an immersive, large-scale installation to Wrightwood 659 born from his acclaimed Venice Biennale presentation. Yuan trains an unblinking gaze on poignant scenes of global and domestic tension: eerie, empty streets during Taiwan’s annual air raid drills and the chaotic aftermath of an explosion in the artist’s own living room resonate with current living conditions worldwide.

Sound surges through the galleries as videos collide—glasses trembling on a kinetic table, empty streets under air raid drills, living rooms ripped open by explosions. Domestic space becomes a battlefield, a metaphor for global instability.

On view from September 25-December 19, 2026, at Wrightwood 659. Tickets go on sale August 27, 2026, on our website.

Organized by Halsted A&A Foundation. Adapted from the Taiwan Pavilion exhibition curated by Abby Chen. Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan. Image: Yuan Goang-Ming, still from “Everyday War,” 2024, single-channel video with sound. © Yuan Goang-Ming. Courtesy of the artist.

Image: Yuan Goang-Ming, still from "Everyday War," 2024, single-channel video with sound. © Yuan Goang-Ming. Courtesy of the artist

07/23/2026

It is always a treat to have young art enthusiasts in the galleries. This guest came to see "Martin Wong: Chinatown USA" and even matched the cosmic artwork! 🎨✨

Thank you to the parents for consenting on us sharing this lovely moment.

07/22/2026

Got your summer TBR ready? Summer is the time to dig into those books you've been meaning to read throughout the year. Here at Wrightwood 659, we have art books and catalogues that are warm, engaging, and intellectually rewarding. Find these titles and many more on our website today.

07/17/2026

This Saturday, the video art cycle extension of "Dispossessions in the Americas" concludes with its final screening of 8 captivating video works in Lincoln Park. The exhibitions "Martin Wong: Chinatown USA" and "Dispossessions in the Americas" also come to a close on this date.

July 18 offers the last free public presentation of these films at the Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church. Featuring works by highly regarded artists such as Coco Fusco, Las Nietas de Nonó, and Tawna, this program offers a wide variety of films for everyone. Don't forget to grab your complimentary popcorn! 🍿

We hope to see you there. 🎥✨

Images: Coco Fusco, still from "The Eternal Night" (2022), 70:00 min, digital video.

Duen Neka'hén Sacchi and Mag De Santo, still from "Mil Sucesos Perdidos Hasta Ahora (A Thousand Events Lost So Far)" (2025), 41:25 min, digital video.

Luiz Roque, still from "HEAVEN" (2016), 09:00 min, digital video.

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