The Merchandise Mart hosts the annual Art Chicago event this weekend. The contemporary art fair brings together leading galleries from around the world, showcasing their latest wares in a wide range of media including photography, painting, drawings, prints, sculpture, video and installations. This year, the emerging artist show NEXT will also be on the Mart's 12th floor with Art Chicago. Opening Preview Party is tonight at 6. The fair officially opens Friday and runs through May 2. Ticket info
RELATED LINKS
Complete list of exhibitors
Chicago Reader preview story
Posts from last year's show at Journeys in Sight & Sound
Photo Arts Chicago gallery guide