July 2, 2009
A post gay pride march moment. We were very pleased to find that the Smiths were in the top ten twice.
A resurgence of geighties music is weaving its way back into the Chicago underground (maybe it never left?). And coincidentally we are preparing a geighties nite on July 22 at Sonotheque. Want to suggest some songs for a pre-party mix we will share? We are aso looking for some bands to perform. Email ed at proximitymagazine dot com some Mp3s… tips… and digital massages.
July 2, 2009
Old news is still news. Whether or not you liked the City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower (which doesn’t even have a decent website) it was at least a venue that brought contemporary art to a much wider public and audience. The City Gallery on Michigan Avenue is going bland again. For over two years Bob Thall, Barbara Kasten and Dawoud Bey of Columbia College’s Photography Department curated group and solo exhibitions of contemporary photography. Noted shows from the past two years include: The Wright Auction House Commission images by Jason Lazarus and Brian Ulrich; and solo exhibitions by Scott Fortino, Colleen Plumb, and Tim Long. Last March the city took back the programming reigns and its being run by the Department of Cultural Affairs again. As contemporary art spaces are closing we find it sad that the city is ceasing its support of innovative programming in favor of shows like, well, historic photographs of the Chicago Fire from the Bank of America Collection.
July 1, 2009
Reblogged everywhere on the artblogosphere Bravo is now casting their reality based show called the Untitled Art Project. They are seeking emerging and mid career artists.
Here’s your chance. Now go to the Bravo casting call site for full details:
Casting Calls for The Untitled Art Project are as follows:
LOS ANGELES
Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12, 10 AM – 2 PM
LAXART
www.laxart.org
MIAMI
Tuesday, July 14, 10 AM – 2 PM
Fredric Snitzer Gallery
www.Snitzer.com
CHICAGO
Thursday, July 16, 10 AM – 2 PM
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Sullivan Galleries, 33 S. State Street
www.saic.edu
NEW YORK
Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
White Columns
www.whitecolumns.org
July 1, 2009
We just stopped into our local B & N to see if one of our distributors is actually doing their job. We are pleased to report seeing a pile of Proximity magazines prominently displayed at a local outlet. But we have a problem… We want to make sure every store is carrying our publication. So if you live in Rockford, Illinois or Pasadena, California or wherever please check in and ask for it. Hell, maybe even buy a copy. If you are in Chicago don’t forget to check out the independent stores that carried us from day one. And if you really feel up to it call your local branch by finding a location at the Barnes and Noble website.
June 28, 2009
We are working on a piece in the next issue of Proximity where we are using our social networks, blogs etc to see how our friends and readers might respond. If you are reading this post then please send an email to ed@proximitymagazine DOT com and send us the name of your favorite photographer and a url to their website.
Thanks for helping us out.
June 25, 2009
Our sister publication, Lumpen is celebrating 18 years of publishing this Friday, June 26, 2009 at the Co-Prosperity Sphere. Stop by for some Korean Polish Bar B Q and enjoy performances by a bunch of one (wo)man bands. You’ll be able to pick up the current issue as well as some back issues. Check the calendar listing for more info.
