Finger on the Pulse of Art

For all you art enthusiasts, if you haven't visited it already, the Zhou B Art Center is a must-see in Chicago. Inconveniently located in Chicago's South Side, the Zhou B Art Center houses a gallery, three floors of artist studios and an eclectic cafe (the kind where you would go to read poetry, drink coffee, smoke cigarettes, listen to indie music and contemplate life). There is nothing quite like it here in Chicago. With concrete floors and suspended ceilings, the space is unpolished in a hip, underground sort of way. It reminds me a lot of The Boros Collection in Berlin (a former bunker that now houses the private art collection of Christian Boros) which I was fortunate enough to visit last year. The Zhou B Art Center has a number of talented artists on display. I was so impressed with both the space and some of the talent that I have scheduled follow up appointments with a few of the artists to see more of their work. While the studios at Zhou B are open to the public every third Friday from 7-10pm, I just can't wait that long! The best part is that the artists and works on display change each month to provide a fresh outlook on what is happening in contemporary art with a revolving door of group exhibitions.

Inside Zhou B

My favorite works on display

Feeling a bit of Cy Twombly!

Feeling a bit of Modigliani and van Dongen!