Art @ Coles

Art@Cole’s #16:
AB(e)DUCTED! The Honest Abe Art Show

THE BACKGROUND:
In December, a heinous act of art theft struck Cole’s Bar and robbed it of its prized Velvet Lincoln painting. Cut out of its frame, all that was left was an empty shell as a reminder of the lack of respect that made it’s way into Cole’s.

THE PEOPLE’S RESPONSE:
To right this wrong, artists and the community flooded Cole’s with newly created replacement Abe’s!
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Show some love! Join AnySquared Projects, Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, and the Cole’s community to pay tribute to the filched fave, Velvet “Rivera” Lincoln:

AB(e)DUCTED! Honest Abe Art Show
exhibition on display through April 30
Cole’s Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee

Features Abe-inspired Art@Cole’s exhibit by local artists and display of actual Abe artifacts.

Opening PARTY, Sun March 25, 8pm-11pm: Festivities included exhibit and artifacts, live historic interpretation, and Abe-centric tunes by Foz the Hook. Beards and top hats encouraged at this all-Abe event as we search for a suitable substitute and judge the Best-in-Show. Snacks provided by Chicken Run.

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THE SPONSORS:

ANYSQUARED PROJECTS is an artists’ collaborative that organizes exhibitions, events and art endeavors. AnySquared strives to make art part of the everyday existence in our community.

Established in 1938, ABRAHAM LINCOLN BOOK SHOP in Chicago is an independent antiquarian bookshop that serves the bibliophilic needs of collectors and scholars, professional historians and independent writers, dedicated first edition hunters and casual history enthusiasts.

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THE ARTISTS:

Michael Bolsinga, Ben Lascov, Jeff Strong, Sarah Mellen, Nathaniel Loman, Christine Parisi, Laura Kurtenbach, Harriet Mishollam, Sarah Bell, Jesus Monier, Matt Hilker, Laura Lulu Calier, Keith Herzik, KAren Becker, Rainbow Kitty, Zachary Hart Baker, Tracy Kostenbader, and Mariapaz Carmargo (PAZ C). (Also on display is an installation of the 77 Cole’s community contributors.)

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For information contact AnySquared Projects
projects@anysquared.com
http://anysquared.com

Art @ Cole’s #14

New Exhibition by Fugscreens Studios:
HIP FOR ARTSTERS AT COLE’S
Exhibition on display from November 6 through January 6, 2012

Opening Reception:
Monday, November 14 at 8pm
Cole’s, 2338 North Milwaukee

Fugscreens Studios  |  Founded by Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff, Fugscreens Studios is an independent silk screen studio based in the heart of Wicker Park. Established in 2008, Fugscreens prints gigposters and fine art prints priding itself on working with local bands and artists and creating strong relationships with its clients. “Keeping the work fun and exciting is our goal.”

Art at Coles  is an AnySquared Project.
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