Carrie Secrist Gallery

Chicago


Secrist's contemporary gallery has been around for more than a quarter century. The big, open space hosts about six different exhibitions per year, both solo and group shows of provocative painters, photographers, filmmakers and artists working in other mediums. It's one of West Loop's coolest galleries. The building is also home to three other galleries.


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