“The precise role of the artist, then, is to illuminate that darkness, blaze roads through vast forests, so that we will not, in all our doing, lose sight of its purpose, which is, after all, to make the world a more human dwelling place.” – James Baldwin
Forthcoming Art Fairs
CONTEXT Art Miami, 2026
VIP Preview: Dec 1st, 1 – 4 pm
Hilton Contemporary is pleased to announce its return to CONTEXT Art Miami which opens on December 1, 2026 and runs through the 6th. On view will be work from Arica Hilton, Sophie Matisse and Sibylle Szaggars Redford in booth A14.
Art Fair Details: CONTEXT Art Miami, 2026Featured Artists
Jacob Gils
Movement is a series which combines a strong aesthetic point of view with meticulous attention to technical detail. As the title indicates, the series is concerned with giving shape to temporal and spatial aspects inherent in all visual experience.
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Introducing Sophie Matisse
Internationally known contemporary artist Sophie Matisse gained notoriety by creating a series of old master paintings by erasing the main figures. In her 2012 series, It’s Time, she lets go entirely of any references to art history. Exploring new imagery, even at times reorienting words, the collage like paintings are filled with calligraphy displaying photographic images of luxury brand watch faces, suggesting the continual passage of change.
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CONTEXT Art Miami Unveils its 14th Edition
Emerging and mid-career artists take center stage as CONTEXT returns to One Herald Plaza, with immersive installations and special programming.
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Chicago Art Fair: Contemporary, Modern and Fine Art
The Chicago art scene is taking the spotlight with the Chicago Art Fair, bringing together galleries to feature modern, contemporary and fine art all under one roof. Founder Eric Smith and CEO and curator Arica Hilton joined Daytime Chicago with all the details.
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Swimmer sculptures arrive on Michigan Avenue for the summer
The Magnificent Mile just got a little glossier for summer. Eight sculptures by artist Carole Feuerman were unveiled Tuesday and will remain on view on and around Michigan Avenue north of the river through the fall.
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Carole Feureman Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
American sculptor Carole Feuerman will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Sculpture Center (ISC) on May 1, 2026.
Press Release: Carole Feureman Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
