Art & Design Events...

• An Improbable Coincidence of Wants: The Franks
  • "Solo exhibition by Chicago artists The Franks. Formerly of f2, a Chicago design concern, here they expand their approach with the introduction of new work that explores the relationship of the dealer in the marketplace"
  • Rowland Contemporary, 1118 West Fulton Market
  • Sept 5 - Oct 25; opening reception Sept 5 from 6-9pm

• Multitude: Qin Fengling
  
  • Works on canvas, paper, and installation; "microcosmic snapshots of China's 'quarter of humanity' as it surges toward an uncertain future."
    
  • Kasia Kay Art Projects, 1044 West Fulton Market
    
  • Sept 5 - Oct 11; opening reception Sept 5 from 6-9pm
  • Jeff Koons
    • "Koons' works, with their seductive surfaces and flawless execution, transform everyday objects and fantasies into high art. The artist is working closely with the MCA to create a carefully selected survey focusing on his most iconic sculptural works."
    • MCA, 220 E. Chicago Ave.
    • Through Sept 21

  • 12 x 12 New Artists/New Work: Howard Henry Chen
    
    • "Over the last six years [Chen] has traveled back and forth between the United States and Vietnam documenting physical evidence of the war and the economic and social changes affected by globalization."
      
    • MCA, 220 E. Chicago Ave.
      
    • Through Aug 31

  • Unmasked & Anonymous: Shimon and Lindeman Consider Portraiture
    
    • "Wisconsin photographers John Shimon and Julie Lindeman make use of antique cameras, modern lens technology, artificial light, and contemporary pop culture to create portraits of people in their native state."
      
    • Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI
      
    • Through Nov 30