Art scene · Illinois
Art in Illinois: galleries, artists and art to buy
The Illinois art scene at a glance, museums, galleries, festivals and artists, and everything you can do with L’Original: buy art, sell a piece, become an artist or fit out your spaces.
What are you looking for in Illinois?
What shapes the art scene in Illinois
Chicago gave rise to the Imagists and the Hairy Who, with their pop and grotesque imagery.
Birthplace of the skyscraper, the state holds Wright's Prairie School and Mies van der Rohe's towers.
Artists associated with Illinois
- Ed PaschkeChicago painter tied to the Imagists.
- Gladys NilssonFounding member of the Hairy Who.
- Archibald MotleyPainter of Bronzeville scenes.
- Theaster GatesSouth Side artist who founded the Rebuild Foundation.
Landmarks in Illinois
- Cloud Gate
- Frederick C. Robie House
- Chicago Picasso
The resale market in Illinois
Actors & exhibitions in Illinois
Museums
Galleries & artist-run centres
Festivals & recurring events
Ordering or buying art in Illinois
For Illinois (United States), you buy online: original works are shipped across the United States, carefully packed. Our two galleries, at 163 rue Saint-Paul Ouest (Old Montréal) and 4455 rue Saint-Denis (Plateau), welcome you if you visit Montréal.
Can't find the right piece? Commission a custom work (size, palette, subject) from our artists, or a mural for a wall in your home or workplace in Illinois.
Not sure of your style yet? With PickArt, you swipe 16 works and we match you with the artist and style made for you.
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Frequently asked questions about art in Illinois
How do I buy an original artwork in Illinois?
Order online: works are shipped across the United States, carefully packed, to Illinois (United States). Not sure of your style yet? With PickArt, you swipe 16 works and we match you with the artist and style made for you.
Which artists are associated with Illinois?
Our guide lists 4 artists linked to Illinois: Ed Paschke, Gladys Nilsson, Archibald Motley and Theaster Gates. They are figures of the local scene, not artists represented by L'Original. PickArt helps you find a similar sensibility in our catalogue.
Can I sell my art or a piece I own from Illinois?
Yes. If you are an artist, you can apply: we represent artists from everywhere, and your work is sold in our Montréal galleries and online. If you own a piece, we evaluate it and resell it through our network, without auctions, an alternative to houses like Hindman.
Written by
Dorian Verdier
Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art
Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.
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