SoNa Chicago Art Gallery

10/08/2026

Thank you and Teddy Sandler .tdy for the wonderful review of Laleh Motlagh's "Rooted. Uprooted." exhibition at SoNa Chicago, on view through Sat., Dec 5.

Laleh Motlagh delves into plant imagery with "Rooted. Uprooted." at SoNa, looking at placelessness, the residue of war and starting anew.

09/17/2026

09/11/2026

Tomorrow! Sat., Sept 12 from 5-8 pm....Opening Reception for Laleh Motlagh's "Rooted. Uprooted." and Selected Works from gallery artists in the Annex: Pinar Aral, Sharon Bladholm, Jack Poker, Susan Peterson, and Paul Somers. 1527 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago.

09/05/2026

Here is the latest edition of our newsletter with information about our upcoming exhibition.

SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art is proud to feature new works by Laleh Motlagh in her upcoming show, Rooted. Uprooted. which runs from September 12 – November 7, 2026.

08/29/2026

Artist Talk (Walkthrough)...This evening at SoNa Chicago, 1527 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL.

SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art is proud to host "World Without Promises," the culminating exhibition of the Industry of the Ordinary (IOTO) 2026 Summer Residency. The artist walkthrough will take place on Sat, Aug 29 from 5-7 pm where the artist will discuss their work. This is the last opportunity to see the exhibition.

Participating Artists:
Pruthvish Dangat
Helen Harrison
Abby Haskins
Zeynep Karahasan
Koki Kin
Harry Yechan Lee
Anya Lomachenko
Akemi Nomo
Autumn Pease
de Pan
Olivia Sharkey
Elyxir Van Kampen
Koichi Raphael Hiraishi
David Li
Nia Diaz-Perez
Chris Mah Stoneham-Browa

Graphic by Pruthvish Dangat

05/29/2026

Tony Fitzpatrick's Herod, The Captives, King Bee and Medusa Flower are on view now at SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art, 1527 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL. Open Friday, 5-7, Sat. 12-4, and by appointment. The show is closing Sat. May 30. Closing Reception is Sat., May 30, from 2-4 pm. We have a set of four #19 of 25, framed and several individual numbered prints from the series unframed, available for sale. Call 773.513.4436.

05/02/2026

This wonderful digital collage was made by Nellie Seigel in tribute to Tony Fitzpatrick. This version is a re-worked version of the original. The first version had Tony's wonderful eyes looking out at us. This version substitutes elements that were important to Tony and remains a loving tribute to him.

This new version is now available on the SoNa Chicago purchase site. https://sonachicagoart.com/purchase/p/the-big-glue-v-2-by-nellie-seigel

Nellie Seigel

Digital collage print, homage to Tony Fitzpatrick made by collage artist and studio assistant to Tony Fitzpatrick for many years, Nellie Seigel, 2026. This is a re-worked version of the original. Purchase the 8.5 × 11 version here for $120. Larger sizes are available upon request: 17 x

04/12/2026

We had a wonderful Opening Reception last night for "Pieces Too Short to Save: A Survey of Contemporary Collage," an exhibition honoring the late Tony Fitzpatrick. Tony was working with us on this show when he passed away last October. A highlight of the event was the short program where a few of the artists spoke, Tony's family members Max, and Gabrielle read from his poetry, and his wife Michele closed the program with heartfelt comments.

Thank you to all who came to the gallery for the Wednesday and Saturday receptions and helped create two wonderful opening events for this special show. The exhibition will be open through Saturday, May 30.

Artists in the show: Lisa Barcy, Lou Beach, Monica J. Brown, Andrea Burgay, Tony Fitzpatrick, Gen Gauthier, Paul Loughney, Jack Poker, Nellie Seigel, and Paloma Shaloma (Trecka)

The guests spilled out into the courtyard and into the gallery annex where Tom Robinson, Loralyn Kumlin, Jack Poker, and Mirentxu Ganzarain's artwork is on display.