Artist Howard Finster Christopher Makos Chris Peldo Kristen Thiele Raphael Ammavuta Michel Balasis Tom Billings Bruce Bitmead Bob Christy Ronald Cooper Crash Nat Finkelstein Red Grooms George Hansen Marc Hauser Miro Ledajaks Pierre Mathieu Billy Name Herb Nolan Courtney Peaters Le Rire Kostas Seremetis Tom Slaughter Hunt Slonem Shane Swank Tom Wesselmann Alice Wheeler L.A. Willette Jamie Woodruff     Genre Contemporary Art Pop Art Folk Art Photography Lithographs     Height 5'4" 5'11" 5'10" 6' 5'11" 6'2" 5'8" 5'6" 5'10" 6' 5'7" 5'11" 6'1" 6' 5'9" 9" 6'2" 5'11" 6' 5'10" 6'1" 5'11" 5'5" 6' 5'10 Now Showing: _______________________________________________ Max Estes and Friends October 3rd - November 5th River North Location - 217 W. Huron St., Chicago Our main gallery room will feature a one man show by Max Estes: Max Estes is a Milwaukee based artist who David met while he was running the actual Paradise Garden in 2003 and 2004 He will be showcasing his painted wood cutouts for this show Other featured artists: Peter Locascio, Miro Ledajaks, Walter Fydryck, Bruce Lehto, Mark Wilson, Tom Billings and Rita Akao Opening reception: Friday, October 3rd, 6pm - 11pm Music by: DJ Lance Milk Show runs through November 5, 2008 Upcoming Shows: _______________________________________________ October Group Show October 10th - November 12th Wicker Park Location - 1346 N. Paulina Ave. , Chicago Our monthly group show featuring new and current works by: Rita Akao, Michel Balasis, Tom Billings, Howard Finster, Walter Fyfryck, Andy Kane Miro Ledajaks, Peter Locascio, Bruce Lehto, Shane Swank, Mark Wilson, Mike Winn and others Opening reception: Friday, October 10th, 6pm - 12midnight Live music by: Ashland Show runs through November 12, 2008 Past Shows: _______________________________________________ Speed Racer Tribute August 1st - September 3rd River North Location - 217 W. Huron St., Chicago Seven artists do their own interpretation of Speed Racer Featuring: Peter Locascio, Miro Ledajaks, Walter Fydryck, Bruce Lehto, Mark Wilson, Tom Billings and Rita Akao Opening reception: Friday, August 1st, 6pm - 11pm Show runs through September 3, 2008 Peter Locascio - One Man Show July 11th - July 31st River North Location - 217 W. Huron St., Chicago Opening reception: Friday, July 11th, 6pm - 11pm Show runs through July 31, 2008 Mark Mothersbaugh - Post Card Diaries Show June 6th - July 2nd River North Location - 217 W. Huron St., Chicago Featuring - Very "mutated" limited edition prints by the prolific frontman of new wave band DEVO-Mark Mothersbaugh Mark will be in attendance for a limited time via internet video link. "Sign Away Your Happiness" - Mark Mothersbaugh Opening reception: Friday, June 6th, 2008 6pm - 11pm Encore reception: Friday, June 13th, 2008 6pm - 11pm _______________________________________________