Chicago's Miniature Art Fair Is a Big Success
From an Anish Kapoor “Mini-Bean” to teeny immersive installations, Barely Fair is a much-needed break from the art world’s extravagance.
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From an Anish Kapoor “Mini-Bean” to teeny immersive installations, Barely Fair is a much-needed break from the art world’s extravagance.
The former Orientation Gallery, now called the Welcome Gallery, has been completely renovated. It still greets visitors with the popular bison diorama, but the exhibits surrounding it — most of which had been in place since the 1970s — are all different. The museum says a visit to the Prairies Gallery will offer visitors "a greater understanding of the history, biodiversity, and stunning landscapes of our smallest and most densely populated biome." Peguis descendant hopes display will spark conversation But it will also expose other entangled roots. Some of those will come from one of ...