Henry Swanson (b. 1993) grew up in Dallas, Texas. His oeuvre references feelings of nostalgia, specifically toys that serve as visual abstractions in his paintings and mixed media work. These abstractions survey parts of Swanson’s upbringing in Dallas and his obsession with comics. The artist’s works require viewers to investigate double meanings and probe for answers through the subjects of his paintings. Exploring themes of luxury, familial happiness, American environments, childhood trauma, and parent-child relationships, through intricate materials are interests within this artist’s work. Not only does Swanson bring to life details through painting, but also leverages an array of techniques on varying mediums with boldness and craftsmanship. He graduated with a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design (2016). The artist has featured work in a number of solo and group exhibitions both in the U.S. and internationally, with his most recent work shown in Marbella, Spain.
Expo Chicago 2023
EXPO CHICAGO 2023, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, features leading international galleries alongside the highest quality platform for contemporary art and culture and will host the 10th edition of the in-person exposition on April 13-16 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall.
The exposition draws upon the city’s rich history as a vibrant international cultural destination, while engaging the region’s contemporary art community and collector base. The city of Chicago has proudly hosted a global contemporary and modern art exposition for nearly 40 years and serves as the site of the first international art fair in the Americas. Since its inception, EXPO CHICAGO has remained dedicated to supporting local, regional, and international arts communities, with strong regional support throughout the Greater Midwest, both US coasts, and maintained a growing international commitment from Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
EXPO CHICAGO welcomes 170 leading international galleries representing 36 countries and 90 cities from around the world. Countries represented at the 2023 exposition include: Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Zimbabwe.
