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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.
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Cristina 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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Aspen Ideas: Climate Chicago Announces New Round of Speakers for 2026 Event
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Ernie Moniz, Cassady Walters, Cristina Mittermeier join the growing lineup of climate and energy leaders.
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The Extended Moment: by Jacob Gils
Hilton Contemporary proudly presents “The Extended Moment”, the Chicago debut of Danish photographer Jacob Gils, on view June 26 – September 15, 2026.
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The Second Making
People imagine this is the work, but in truth it is only the beginning. It is the gift the world hands me on its way past. Because the truth is, although a photograph is a keepsake, it is also a record of loss.
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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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‘What if I come out with nothing on?’ Marilyn Monroe and the defiance of her final photo shoot
For the star’s 100th anniversary, Lawrence Schiller relives the nude photoshoot that showed, far from being a ‘messy’ blond bombshell, Monroe was a shrewd controller of her image
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FEUERMAN: Reborn Into the Water
The Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, is presenting a major exhibition by renowned American sculptor Carole Feuerman titled Reborn Into the Water.
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Carole Feuerman: Monuments of Stillness
Hilton Contemporary is pleased to present MONUMENTS OF STILLNESS, a public exhibition by American artist Carole A. Feuerman.
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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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Lawrence Schiller: Motion Pictures
Hilton Contemporary presents Motion Pictures, a survey of Lawrence Schiller's iconic photography from Hollywood's golden era featuring Marilyn Monroe, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Muhammad Ali. Schiller occupied a singular position as both photographer and filmmaker, having directed sequences of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The exhibition coincides with what would be Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday.
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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.
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The Art of Becoming: Jonas LeRiche
Belgian artist Jonas LeRiche makes his Chicago debut with a multidisciplinary exhibition spanning photography, sculptural Vanity Skulls, and silkscreen editions. His work examines identity, image culture, and the tension between artifice and authenticity. The exhibition marks the gallery's first presentation of his Signature Series in a classical fine art format.
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The Voice of the Body: Carole Feuerman’s Sensual Sculptures Take Rome
American pop super-realist sculptor Carole A. Feuerman is captivating audiences at the Palazzo Bonaparte in Rome with her powerful exhibition, The Voice of the Body. Curated by Demetrio Paparoni, the show runs through September 21, 2025.
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Largest Art Fair Prize Awarded by Erarta Foundation in 2024
The official winner of the ZⓈONAMACO Erarta Foundation Prize 2024 was Jacob Gils (b. 1963, Denmark), with his work Palma #5, 2022.
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Getting Hyper-Real: A Conversation with Carole A. Feuerman
Feuerman on her hyper-realistic sculptures of swimmers and the deeper human stories beneath their surfaces.
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