EXPO CHICAGO to Bring 100 Leading International Art Galleries to Navy Pier for September 20-23 Debut.

CHICAGO (January 31, 2012) -EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art and Design, today announced a partnership with Artspace.com, the leading online marketplace for contemporary art.  Artspace will provide an online platform for participating exhibitors to showcase works at the fair, as well as an opportunity for collectors to preview the art, plan their visits, purchase tickets and access educational programming.  EXPO CHICAGO will open the international fall arts season September 20-23 at Navy Pier.

"In keeping with our pledge to establish innovative partnerships, we are extremely proud to be collaborating with Artspace in this inaugural year," said EXPO CHICAGO President and Director Tony Karman.   "Artspace's dedication to excellence and their extraordinary outreach to collectors, galleries, museums and artists will significantly increase our online presence, and provide a broader international channel for our galleries to increase their exposure and artwork sales."

EXPO CHICAGO exhibitors can showcase artists and programming via a dedicated page on Artspace.com, Founded by Christopher E. Vroom, the site is recognized for its extensive network of museum partners and collectors from around the world as well as its industry-leading site traffic.

"Artspace is committed to e-commerce, enabling the contemporary art world by working with leading cultural institutions, museums, commercial galleries, non-profits and art fairs. Tony Karman has been a fixture in the Chicago creative community for more than 30 years and has assembled an impressive list of exhibitors and partners to make EXPO CHICAGO a must-see event on the international fair circuit. We're proud to be a part of this project and help raise the visibllity of great art, outstanding gallery and museum programming and innovative educational events," said Christopher E. Vroom, Artspace's Founder and Chairman.

Among the top international dealers that have already committed to show at EXPO CHICAGO are David Zwirner (New York, NY); Richard Gray Gallery (Chicago, IL); Galerie Karsten Greve (Cologne, Germany, Paris, France and St. Moritz, Switzerland); Galerie Hans Mayer (Düsseldorf, Germany); Annely Juda Fine Art (London, England); CRG Gallery (New York, NY); Barbara Mathes Gallery (New York, NY); The Mayor Gallery (London, England) and D'Amelio Terras (New York, NY) joining Anthony Meier Fine Arts (San Francisco, CA) and Rhona Hoffman Gallery (Chicago, IL) on the 2012 Selection Committee.

About EXPO CHICAGO

The inaugural EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art and Design, will be presented at Navy Pier's Festival Hall from September 20-23, 2012. This four day art event will feature 100 leading international galleries and offer a curated blend of contemporary/modern art and design. Produced by Art Expositions, LLC under the leadership of President and Director Tony Karman, EXPO CHICAGO will feature a design-forward interior environment by the world renowned Studio Gang Architects, led by MacArthur Fellow Jeanne Gang. The new fair will open the international fall arts season and will establish Chicago as a preeminent art fair and cultural destination. Vernissage, an exclusive opening night preview celebration benefitting the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, will take place on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. For more information, visit www.expochicago.com.

About Artspace.com

Artspace is the leading online marketplace for contemporary art, offering collectors and aspiring collectors the opportunity to discover, learn about and collect art from the top contemporary artists in the world at insider prices. Artspace curators collaborate with internationally renowned artists, museums, galleries and art fairs to provide the world's best collection of contemporary art online, in a single location. Artspace serves as a trusted art advisor offering information and education on every featured artist and work on the site in order to provide members with the details they need to make informed and confident purchase decisions. Membership to Artspace is free, prices start at $200 and every sale of artwork on the site supports an artist, cultural institution or non-profit organization. For more information, visit Artspace.com.

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