GALLERY REOPENING
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday: July 16th ~ 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Friday: July 17th ~ 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday: July 18th ~ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Dear Friends,
I am thrilled to announce that our gallery has officially reopened! What
a memorable last few months it has been. From lockdowns to history
making protests, we have seen it all! But Chicago is a resilient city.
And human beings are irrepressible in their passion for life. Here we
are, as the arts have been the recorders of history since the beginning
of human evolution.
If you recall, we began the year 2020 with two thoughts in mind: The Art and Science of Happiness and Our Year of Conservation.
We continue to travel that path as these two themes have become more
important than ever. Although we have had a few detours along the way,
we believe that we must continue our efforts in the field of
environmental conservation through art, and always, the pursuit of
happiness.
As we had to postpone the opening of Paul Nicklen's and Cristina Mittermeier's premier exhibition, ORIGINS, last April, you will finally be able to view their iconic conservation photography on our walls.
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Paul Nicklen "Ephemeral Palace" 2012. Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
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One of the most acclaimed and respected photographers in the world, PAUL NICKLEN Canadian filmmaker, marine biologist, TED Talks legend, author and National Geographic Fellow, has
documented the beauty and the plight of our planet for over twenty
years. As an assignment photographer for National Geographic, Paul
captures the imagination of a global audience, with over 6.6 million
followers on Instagram alone. He collaborates
with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists and explorers to create
awareness and inspire action for global issues such as climate change.
The rock band Pearl Jam recently released their latest album, GIGATON, with Paul Nicklen's "Ice Waterfall" as the cover. States Paul, "What
makes a work of art timeless? This is obviously a very subjective
question, but I want to share my personal take on this topic through my
photos. To me, my work is timeless because what I photograph is not
timeless at all. When I am shooting, I am looking to capture a unique
moment that will never occur again. The animals and places in my work
are not promised tomorrow, and it is my mission to capture their
elegance and grace to be preserved in time. My photos depict the
delicate pieces to the larger picture of a troubled planet. Always
remember that hope is not lost, and it is through my work that I wish to
inspire, uplift and provoke change in these unique times."
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On left, Pearl Jam's new album, GIGATON. On right, Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier on Hilton | Asmus Live
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For the past twenty-five years, Mexico-born CRISTINA MITTERMEIER
has dedicated herself to inspiring a global audience to care about the
delicate balance between human well-being and healthy ecosystems. Marine biologist, writer, and one of the most influential female photographers in the world, Cristina is a pioneer in the use of powerful and emotive imagery to propel awareness to the issues surrounding ocean conservation and indigenous cultures. For International Women's Day on March 6, 2020, Mercedes-Benz featured Cristina in their She's Mercedes
campaign, a platform dedicated to inspiring, connecting and empowering
women. In that same vein, Cristina's "Lady With the Goose" was recently
featured on the cover of WomanScape Magazine, a collection of stories about women in history, women making history and the changemakers of our times.
Of course, you will also see one of the largest collections of the iconic photographs of DAVID YARROW,
including many images from his latest photo shoot in Texas and from his
homeland in Devon, England that will also be on display. On the news
front, we are thrilled that HOUSE BEAUTIFUL Magazine will be featuring David's works in their fall issue. More to come as we get closer to the publication.
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David Yarrow "3:10 to Yuma", Texas 2020
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And
last but not least, we are honored to participate in the virtual
edition of one of our favorite art fairs, ART ASPEN. This is the week
we would have been preparing to ship all art to exhibit in Aspen, but
because of social distancing restrictions, the organizers of the fair
have created a comprehensive online exhibition with live broadcasts that
will come directly to your home. I will be sending a separate email
with details.
Please join us for an open house next week to celebrate the reopening of our gallery. We are making sure our space is sanitized and ready to receive you safely.
I personally look forward to welcoming you to Hilton | Asmus Contemporary once again.
With my warmest regards,
Arica
Arica Hilton
Hilton | Asmus Contemporary
716 N. Wells
Chicago, IL 60654 USA
+1.312.852.8200
REPRESENTING:
David Yarrow, Paul
Nicklen, Cristina Mittermeier, David Gamble, Hugh Arnold, Terry O'Neill,
Julian Wasser, Lawrence Schiller, Susan Aurinko, Norman Parkinson, Jack
Perno, Peter Sorel, Blake Ward, Boky Hackel-Ward, Ted Williams, and
Zack Whitford
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Introducing
JULIA BIRKA-WHITE art historian and sales assistant
Julia Birka-White is
a Chicago-based art historian and arts organizer. In 2019, she
graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in the
Master of Arts in Modern and Contemporary Art History program. Julia
received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a Creative
Writing emphasis from Lake Forest College (Lake Forest, IL). Originally
from the San Francisco Bay Area, she worked at GAGOSIAN prior to moving
to Chicago to acquire her MA. Her academic interests include
contemporary Polish art, representations of nationalism in art,
postsocialism and postcommunism studies, and monument photography in
former socialist and communist countries. In her spare time, Julia loves
to cook (we have to try her homemade pasta), loves film and music, and
she is an athlete.
We are thrilled to welcome Julia to Hilton | Asmus Contemporary!
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