
The “Katrina Survivor” series is new work by Herman Leonard. These prints are reproductions of framed photographs that were almost destroyed in Herman Leonard’s New Orleans studio following Hurricane Katrina. The result are these hauntingly beautiful images with the subject’s face framed by the effects of the water. A percentage of the sales from these prints will be donated to the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic which provides access to health and social welfare services for the local music community.
Visit CEG Thursday evening, Februrary 4th, for First Thursdays. Galleries stay open until 7pm in the River North and West Loop Gallery Districts. Bring a friend, explore the neighborhoods and view great art. For more information and 2010 dates visit the Chicago Art Dealers Association.

This is the first installment of what will become a continuing series of jokes told by Joel-Peter Witkin. We will post a joke a week for the next month, and if the response is good then we can hopefully convince Joel to keep sending them in—so please leave comments. Just click the play button above and enjoy.
Hiroshi Watanabe’s newest book, “Love Point”, was just published by Toseisha in Japan. Hopefully to be published in the US too.

