“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
"Monumental Quan" | Carole FeuermanA Flyover Tour of Feuerman Sculptures along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
Discover the monumental and life size Carole Feuerman sculptures and their individual Michigan Avenue locations in an interactive flyover tour.
Take the tourForthcoming Exhibitions
Marks of Memory
Cristina Mittermeier
Layered collages of image, paper, and memory from one of conservation photography's most powerful voices.
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The Extended Moment
Jacob Gils
Layered exposures that turn the photograph into a luminous meditation on time, motion, and memory.
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Monuments of Stillness
Carole Feuerman
Public Exhibition - An installation of monumental sculptures on the Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL.
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The Art of Becoming
Jonas LeRiche
Hilton Contemporary’s presentation of The Art of Becoming is held over through August 15th at the Morgan Arts Complex in Bridgeport. It marks the gallery’s first showcase of Jonas LeRiche’s Signature Series, including photographs, mixed media works, and sculptures.
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Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair, 2026
Hilton Contemporary is pleased to announce its return to Intersect Aspen for the gallery’s eighth consecutive year. On view at the fair will be a curated presentation of works by Carole Feuerman, Cristina Mittermeier, Paul Nicklen, and Jacob Gils—four internationally recognized artists whose practices engage beauty, memory, the natural world, and the emotional resonance of image-making.
Press ReleaseCristina Mittermeier: Marks of Memory
Hilton Contemporary presents Marks of Memory, a solo exhibition of new mixed-media collages and limited-edition photographs by conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier, July 22 – September 15, 2026.
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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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In ‘Reverence,’ Three Decades of Paul Nicklen’s Remarkable Photographs Exalt Nature
Known for his stunning photos of wildlife and landscapes, as well as co-founding SeaLegacy alongside fellow conservationist and photographer Cristina Mittermeier, Paul Nicklen has traveled the globe to not only highlight our planet’s phenomenal biodiversity but also to shed light on its increasing vulnerabilities due to the ongoing climate crisis.
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