Agitator Artist Collective

10/12/2026

This painting is a cityscape painting by Ronnie LoBello included in the current exhibition. The distinctive El (elevated) CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) train is pictured in the background, and in front of it is a circa 1890s Victorian Queen Anne style cylindrical entrance capped with a pointed tower. As in many of Ronnie's paintings, there is a lone figure pictured in the scene which echoes the theme of loneliness in America that Edward Hopper is so well known for.

Ronnie LoBello
Untitled, [Aunt-Sodas Building] 2001
Oil on canvas, 38 x 22 in.

10/12/2026

We have six (6) Agitator logo t-shirts available for sale at $15.00 each. Stop by the gallery at the next event, like Figure Tuesdays, a figure drawing session, on Tuesday, October 13 or Gallery Hours on Saturday, October 17, or another future date, to get one before we sell out!

These t-shirts were designed by long-time cofounding member Luna Rail and reflect our former designation as a Co-Op or Cooperative, but we have changed that to a Collective.

10/12/2026

Current Exhibition: Cosmic Traveler: A Ronnie LoBello Memorial Exhibition

Ronnie LoBello
Untitled, ]Ocean Bell Buoy]
Oil on canvas, 2005
Location and Status Unknown

A photo of one of Ronnie LeBello's seascapes features an Ocean Bell Buoy with a pair of numerals 5 (or the number 55?) and a tattered red flag. Likely the artist identified himself with this ocean buoy being rocked by high, choppy waves, yet still performing its duty to sound a warning to approaching ships.

The status and location of this painting is unknown, and all we have for now is a reference photo taken by the artist.

10/10/2026

Portraits are a common subject in Ronnie LoBello's paintings. The reptiloid human-like alien on the left is drawn from imagination or a perhaps a composite image based on several sources, while the one on the right may be based on a photo of a person.

Ronnie LoBello
Untitled, [Reptiloid Portrait] 1996
Oil on canvas, 24 x 15 in.

Ronnie LoBello
Boy Alone in the Dark, 1993
Oil on canvas, 23 x 20 in.

10/07/2026

There will be gallery hours for Cosmic Traveler: A Ronnie LoBello Memorial Exhibition this coming Saturday afternoon.

And more programming for this month:

Gallery Hours
Saturday, October 10, 1:00 to 4:00pm

Gallery Hours
Saturday, October 17, 1:00 to 4:00pm

Match Factory Editions Presents:
Death Poems, Stories, and Songs
Sunday, October 18, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Songs by Rent Party
Poems and Stories by Dawn Tefft, Paul Martinez P***a, Carmen Lynn Park
Read by the Authors and Zach Zajac & Nicolas Garcia

Art Critique Discussion Night
Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 to 10:00pm
Show, share, and discuss your artwork with other artists to get constructive feedback.
This event will include a moderator, who is an Agitator Gallery member artist-curator.
A maximum of eight (8) artist participants can register to attend, and a recommended donation of $10 is requested from participants.
Note, this event will only be held if three (3) or more artists advance register for it by 7:00pm, Monday, October 19: email [email protected] with a heading: Critique
In your email include photos two to six artworks, 2D—paintings, drawings, relief prints, photos, collages—in attachments and provide links to your social media and/or website.

Memorial Evening: Remembering Ronnie LoBello
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:30 to 8:00pm
This is a memorial night dedicated to Ronnie LoBello in which attendees share their memories of Ronnie, his life and artwork. Long-time employers and friends of Ronnie, first at Rapid Transit Cycle Shop and then at Cosmic Bikes, Justyna Frank and Chris Stodder will attend.
Doors will open at 5:00pm. The memorial will begin at 5:30pm.

Closing Night
Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:00 to 10:00pm
In Masks, Bimbo Rococo, SH*TWOLF

10/07/2026

A Memorial Evening Remembering Ronnie LoBello

Saturday, October 24, 2026,
5:30 to 8:00pm

This is a memorial night dedicated to Ronnie LoBello in which attendees share their memories of Ronnie, his life and artwork.

Long-time employers and friends of Ronnie at Rapid Transit Cycle Shop and now Cosmic Bikes, Justyna Frank and Chris Stodder will attend.

Doors will open at 5:00pm. The memorial will begin at 5:30pm.

10/05/2026

10/01/2026

Cosmic Traveler: A Ronnie LoBello Memorial Exhibition

Opening: 6:00 to 9:00PM, Friday, 02 October 2026
Closing: 7:00 to 10:00PM, Friday, 30 October 2026

Curated by Andrea Kaspryk
Supported by Justyna Frank and Chris Stodder of Cosmic Bikes

Agitator Artist Collective - Agitator Gallery - 3851 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL

Ronnie LoBello
Untitled [Fish-Submersible], 1999
Oil on canvas, 30 x 46 in.
Not for sale
On loan from Kevin Womac
Boulevard Bikes

10/01/2026

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