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2022 Recap of an Excellent Year!

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Dear Friends of AnySquared, Some of you are friends we’ve featured in exhibitions, some we’ve met at events or studio days, and some we’ve collaborated with on your projects – many are friends from the community. You are why we exist and your support is essential for us to continue our work. This December marks … Read more

PASSIONS | Skateboard Art Show | PHOTOS

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Thanks everyone who made it out to AnySquared’s the PASSIONS: skateboard art show! Good times! Thank you Cesar for your excellent curation! And gratitude to Sombodys Cousin (Eli) for the installation help! It was a beautiful show. Lastly, thank you Nick from Casa Hernandez/Humboldt Park Solidarity Network (3519 West North Avenue) for being the our amazing host! We encourage people to give back to the space that usually functions as a free store (distributing free clothes and food to the community.

The Breakfast Show at Studio Nez! | PHOTOS

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Fun at The Breakfast Show on Saturday! Thanks Studio Nez for hosting and organizing! Gratitude for the the live performances by @zenocamera, @brokenleftfoot, and @lovepunchmads! You can still see most of the 30+ artists through mid-April (803 Van Buren, Oak Park, IL) check with @studio__nez for times: @amiesell_sculpture * @andrew_the_rose_artist * @austyuniverse * @bboyb_abc * … Read more

Announcing The Breakfast Show!

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The Breakfast Show! Saturday March 12th from 11AM–7PM Studio Nez, 803 Van Buren Street, Oak Park IL. Group show features art from 30+ local artists. Plus enjoy local music from 5PM–7PM. FREE EVENT! A collaboration of Studio Nez @studio__nez and AnySquared @ne2_gallerysquared! Exhibit on display through mid-April. Artists Include: @amiesell_sculpture  •  @andrew_the_rose_artist  •  @austyuniverse  •   … Read more

ART SWAP! Amazing Night of Art+Community

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AnySquared’s ART SWAP 2022 was amazing! Thank you to all of our volunteers who made it happen! Gratitude to the 110+ artists. Thanks to all who donated! See full album of artist to artist photos on facebook and many posts on instagram (scroll through to last year) Photos by Eli Branson and Brett Swinney! Block … Read more

Life in Progress Video Series! Program 3

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Life in Progress Video Series!
See all three programs on YouTube: Playlist >

Life in Progress Video Series showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of “progress.” This series seeks to explore the concept of progress with our work, our art, in our communities, and as human beings — both in the city and the world. Through art that provokes, challenges, or illustrates progress, the series examines what is actual progress, what some consider progress, and what is not. AnySquared’s video series is part of the LIP 20/20 Arts Festival

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Program 3 of 3

Part 1

  • The Others (4m) | by Olga Guse
    Visualizes ideas of difference and reckoning through animated drawings

  • LOMBRICS (4m) | by Marco Morelli
    A dark journey into human obsession and love.

  • Fainting Spells (2.4m) | by Neha Chawla & Elisabeth James
    An altered vision of people giving in to their vices.

  • Fatman & Little Boy (1.5m) | by Jae Green


Part 2

  • Progress Vignette (1.5m) | by Kao Ra Zen

  • I Was Just Like You (6m) | by Mars Caulton
    Performance about life and survival with PTSD.

  • Smoke (2m) | by Jae Green
    Smoke is a shared moment of creativity and imagination between child and father.

  • Painting Process (1m) | by EAZEL

  • Throwing my Weight Around (5m) | by Rebecca Kautz
    Examines progress through the lens of motherhood.

  • Elements: Air (5.5m) | dance performance by Orb Box


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Life in Progress Video Series! Program 2

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Life in Progress Video Series!
See all three programs on YouTube: Playlist >

Life in Progress Video Series showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of “progress.” This series seeks to explore the concept of progress with our work, our art, in our communities, and as human beings — both in the city and the world. Through art that provokes, challenges, or illustrates progress, the series examines what is actual progress, what some consider progress, and what is not. AnySquared’s video series is part of the LIP 20/20 Arts Festival

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Program 2 of 3

Part 1

  • Dear Diary (5m) | by Andy Meholock
    Andy sits down on January 1st, 2020 to write in his diary about his hopes and struggles for the new year.

  • Rani Rage Radio, Ep.45 Trendism excerpt (9m) | by Sonal Aggarwal & Meg Indurti
    “We are living in a very exciting time. We didn’t have the language to put our feelings into action… and now we do! And the whole world seems to be protesting. It can get very tough talking to our families!”

  • And the land shivers, and everything disappears, and nothing remains, but all the birds, some still flying, with no place to rest (9 min) | by Kassandra Spence
    Explores apocalyptic themes.

  • My Life Matters (5m) | Choreographed by Orb Box, Music by Blackerface, Video by Harley Foos (Edited by Lexi Midkiff; Colored by Lauren Malis)

  • My Guernica (5m) | by Olga Guse
    Takes on the ghost of war through animated drawings.

  • Downtown Sunset (1m) | by Joey Delisi

Part 2

  • One To Another (4m) | by Sarawut Chutiwongpeti
    Reflects on issues of cultural transformation related to global mobility through the process of creating an installation

  • Seven Sashes (6m) | by Mars Caulton


    Performance about life and survival with PTSD.

  • The Grandmother Project (6m) | by Melanie Brezill shot by Jovan Landry
    An exploration into the unique relationship between Black women and their grandmothers.

  • AMERI(KIN)S (4m) | by Kao Ra Zen & The Ungovernables
    Video Performance includes: “The Burning,” “La Niña, Pinta, y Santa Maria,”
    and “Sheep.” Written and directed by Kao Ra Zen, Music by Professor K
    Percussion, Vocals by Anai Brizuela, Flag backdrop by Sara Peak Convery

  • Powder Room (4m) | Music by Mán Cub with Jessica Garcia, Video by Gerardo Duran
    A video about love: filmed at the Garfield Park conservatory.


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Twitter and Facebook
IG: @ne2_gallerysquared
Blog: anysquared.tumblr.com

AnySquared is an all-volunteer collaborative and artists network. Propelled by a deep sense of cooperation with artists, neighbors and the wider community, our mission is to support, produce and promote collaborative projects that facilitate arts activities through inclusive participation. Our foundation is built upon the idea that we can do anything as long as we do it together.

Life in Progress Video Series! Program 1

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Life in Progress Video Series!
See all three programs on YouTube: Playlist >

Life in Progress Video Series showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of “progress.” This series seeks to explore the concept of progress with our work, our art, in our communities, and as human beings — both in the city and the world. Through art that provokes, challenges, or illustrates progress, the series examines what is actual progress, what some consider progress, and what is not. AnySquared’s video series is part of the LIP 20/20 Arts Festival.

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PROGRAM 1 of 3

  • SHAKE BEFORE VANDALIZING (27 min)
    by Andrew Garcia. A Chicago street art documentary on the progression of the form and evolution of street art that is now being accepted in certain parts of the city as genuine art rather than vandalism.
  • AUBURN GRESHAM MENTAL HEALTH MURAL (7 min)
    Mural by Natalia Virafuentes, Natalia Sustaita, Mario Mena, and Squeak Starzula, and others. Video by @vidsbyjeremy. In summer of 2020, artists conceptualized and created the Auburn Gresham Mental Health Mural at 7700 block of South Laflin. The video illustrates the process of painting the mural. The artists’ purpose was to engage with the community.
  • NE2 SQUAD! (1 min)
    by Adrian-ADR. Animated collaboration with AnySquared Artists

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Life in Progress Video Series! Full Program

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Life in Progress Video Series! February 21, February 28, & March 7, 2021 facebook event > See entire Life in Progress Video Series Playlist on AnySquared Projects YouTube Channel Life in Progress Video Series showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of “progress.” This series seeks to explore the concept of progress with our work, … Read more

LIP Exhibition Gallery Hours

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AnySquared’s LIP 20/20 Exhibit & Arts Festival
Exhibition Extended Through July 1st, 2020
Hairpin Arts Center | 2810 N Milwaukee | Chicago

In June, we are hosting Community Art Days during LIP 20/20 Exhibit hours where people can make signs/posters/stickers at the Hairpin Arts Center centering on #BlackLivesMatter.

UPDATED Exhibit Hours & Community Art Days

  • Wednesday June 24, from 3pm–8pm**
  • Friday June 26, from 2pm–7pm
    (Sudden Impact Concert 7pm-9pm Streaming from Hairpin)
  • Sunday June 28, from 4pm–7pm
  • Monday June 29, from 6pm-8:30pm
  • Wednesday July 1, from 3pm–8pm** (Last exhibit day!)

**Note: we will stay later on Wednesdays if people are present. The gallery is also available by appointment this month.

LIP = Life in Progress  |  AnySquared Projects’ LIP20/20 Exhibit & Arts Festival showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of progress that provokes, challenges, or illustrates. Through all media, artists represent, examine, analyze, or dissect what is actual progress, what some consider progress, and what is not. LIP 20/20 seeks to answer and explore this concept with our work, our art, in our communities, and as human beings, both in the city and the world.  #LIP2020

ARTISTS  |  ADR • Adriana Poterash • Akira • Alejandro Ontiveros Robles • Alexandra Galvan • Alex Wells Shapiro • Alexis Lovely • Alfonso Piloto Nieves Ruiz • Alice Roberson • Alma Dominguez • Amie Sell • Andrew Garcia • Andy Meholick • Angela Davis Fegan • Anna Reed • Anthony Bartley • Applepop • ATYL (Alex Lee) • B’Rael Ali Thunder • Brian Herrera • Cameron Feeley • Carlos Anegas Vazquez • Christian Navas • David Castrejon • dial8r • EAZEL • Ellen Holtzblatt • Emilio Nadales • Emily Holmes • Fire Falco • Flash ABC • Frankie Peace • Frederick Nitsch • Gabriel Patti • The Gray Fox 11 & Korkox • Gretchen Hasse • Haley Achler • Helen Sanchez-Cortes • Holiday Gerry • Iz Mozer • Jae Green • Jameil Al-Oboudi • Jane Michalski • Jerkbeard • Jesus R. Hernandez • Jill Sutton • Juan A. Cano • Julie Sulzen • Kassandra Spence • Katherine Nemanich • Kathryn Eli • Kao Ra Zen • Kelly Mathews • Larry Green • lewis lain • Linda Platt • Liz Olney • Lucien Caillouet • Lucky Gnome • Makeba Kedem-Dubose • Marco Morelli • Marianna Buchwald • Maria Galvan • Mars Caulton • Marvin Tate • Melecio Castillo • Meredith Mays Epsino • Mia Le • Michaelangelo Quintello • Michael Miller • mr.pintamuro • Natalia Virafuentes • Neha Chawla & Elisabeth James • Nguyen Tran • Olga Guse • Orlando Martinez • Penelope Thrasher • Rebecca Kautz • Sara Peak Convery • Sarawut Chutiwongpeti • Squeak Starzula • Stasa Wade • Tattianna Howard • Teshika Silver • Tracy Kostenbader • Victoria Elizabeth • Zack Goulet

Light Creatures interactive performance during March 7th opening event was by International Art Group Mask Ensemble featured Tiona Robinson, Althea
Teamer, Sherree Blakemore, Cande, Lissa, Marianna Buchward, and Barbara
Wilson.

Streetview Artists in the large windows facing Diversey and Milwaukee : Bee Figueroa, mr.pintamuro, The Gray Fox 11, Andrew Rose Vickers, Tracy Kostenbader, Tattianna Howard, The Gray Fox 11, Andrew Garcia, and Alice Roberson

Additional LIP 20/20 Arts Festival Programming postponed.
Look for details in the next year.

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Pandemic Safety Measures at the Hairpin Arts Center

Will need to keep it safe for each other and the community. The safety measures we will follow: Wearing masks; Physically distance 6ft apart; Limit capacity; Hand sanitizer available; Limited masks available; Before and after each day: sanitize entry, space, surfaces and restrooms; We have sanitizing wipes and spray; We will access the space through the stairs and use elevator only when necessary; Doors propped open to minimize need to touch handles.

We will be ready to adjust for the safety of all of us.

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