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SoNa Chicago Art Gallery

“Map Without Territory” Industry of the Ordinary 2025 Summer Residency Exhibition, Sept 6-27

Opening Reception & Main Event, Sat., Sept 6 from 5-8 p.m.

Dear Friends,

Industry of the Ordinary’s 2025 Summer Residency Program concludes with a three week exhibition, Map Without Territory, at SoNa Chicago. Fifteen emerging artists each have a unique multidisciplinary art piece in the show. Many of the works involve the artists performing elements of their pieces. The work is being located throughout the gallery complex, including the main gallery, an expanded section of the Annex in the rear building, the courtyard, and the basement of the gallery.

Opening Sat, Sept 6, 5–8 pm

As noted above, there will be many one-night only performances on Sept 6. The non-performative elements of the pieces will be on view through Sept 27.

Sat, Sept 13, 5–7 pm

Artist Walkthrough - a subset of the artists will discuss their work and what it means to them; most of the artists will be present for this event.

Fri, Sept 19, 6 – 7:30 pm

Discussion of the Residency in the larger context of Industry of the Ordinary’s work,

with Adam Brooks and Mathew Wilson, moderated by Molly O’Donnell,

in conjunction with CXW25

Participating Artists:

Pruthvish Vikas Dangat

Taylor Ekern

Helen Harrison

Abby Haskins

Zeynep Karahasan

Koki Kin

Harry Yechan Lee

Anya Lomachenko

Akemi Nomo

De Pan

Autumn Pease

Olivia Sharkey

Elyxir Van Kampen

Ila Waller

Mexiuan Wang



See you at the gallery!

Laura Botwinick & Molly O’Donnell

Image Credit: Akemi Nomo, LifeTime ( 人间, 人間 )
Photo credit: Industry of the Ordinary

 

Map Without Territory

The title of the exhibition takes inspiration from Jean Baudrillard’s Simulacra and Simulation (1981), in which he famously claims that the map eventually “precedes the territory.” In his analysis, representations, images, and narratives begin to shape reality itself rather than merely reflecting it. Today, this condition extends far beyond the political sphere. Across cultures and communities, layers of media imagery, advertising, and digital self-presentation shape how people imagine identity, faith, belonging, and even personal memory. See the full exhibition description here.

Image Credit: Pruthvish Dangat

 

Join us Sept 19-21 for Chicago Exhibition Weekend 2025

SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art is participating in Chicago Exhibition Weekend, to be held this year Sept 19-21. This will be the third annual Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW). Chicago Exhibition Weekend is presented by Gertie, a cultural agency in Chicago. The goal of CXW is to bring attention to the vibrant cultural landscape and artistic spirit of this city. Building off the success of last year’s edition, which attracted 5,000 attendees over three days, CXW25 will expand its footprint with 50 participating galleries and many additional creative spaces across the city.

The Artist Talk at SoNa Chicago with Industry of the Ordinary principals, Adam Brooks and Mathew Wilson will be held as part of Chicago Exhibition Weekend on Fri, Sept 19 from 6-7:30 pm.

#CXW2025 

 

Michael J. Miller Exhibition

We are pleased to announce that the next exhibition at the gallery will be a solo show for Michael J. Miller. The opening reception is Friday, Oct 17 from 5-8 pm. The show will run through Dec 6.

Image: Earth and Sky by Michael J. Miller, 2024.

 

 
SoNa Chicago Art Gallery

Hours: Fridays 5-7 pm, Saturdays 12-4 pm, and by appointment; call 773.513.4436

SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art
1527 N. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
USA

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