Damen Tavern (West Town Murals)

Artist: Ant Ben

Pic by JP

Pic by JP

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#ArtIsEssential opens virtually Saturday evening at 6 pm and will be STRICTLY VIRTUAL (SAT/SUN/MON) until... Tuesday, June 30th when we will be open regular shop hrs for the next 5 weeks so you can enjoy the show in person too!
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All pieces, including this stunner by @grossmannart will be available for purchase on the virtual tour and anything remaining will be available in store AND online for the duration of the show. 🌺🌺🌺 As a reminder ALL WORK in this show was made by artists in 'quarantine' and everything is priced $450 and under!!

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Whether you're an avid stamp collector on the lookout for the rare set of 1965 Yemeni cat stamps...Or just a sucker for anything cat related...this @sickfisher is the piece you've been looking for!! Excited to have him in this lineup debuting this never before seen 2020 original!! Show opens Saturday VIRTUALLY - - you know the drill. We'll drop the link here there and everywhere!!

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Listen y'all, it's WEIRD TIMES we're living in. All of our favorite summer festivals have been formally canceled and, truth be told, retailers like us rely on those events that bring in so much traffic!! 😔 .
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@westtownchicago has gone above and beyond to create a #DoDivisionatHome virtual fest (sponsored by @whiteclaw) so you can still catch your favorite musical acts and shop at your favorite local retailers. Check the @dodivision page for deets!
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But to celebrate the occasion we're launching a SUPER SALE so you can get 15% off EVERYTHING IN STOCK!! (Excluding items in the new show, duh!) So, go ahead, clean us out!!! Take advantage of this sale and #BecomeACollector while supporting #localartists and this #smallbusiness JUST CLICK THE #LINKINBIO to get started

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DOUBLE TAP IF U AGREE THAT #ArtIsEssential 💛💚💙💜 Our next show is explosive : 40 artists gave us 1-2 pieces made over the last 3 months in 'quarantine' to make for an exceptionally strong group show. You're going to find yourself saying... "Ohh I need that one... Wait, no I need that one!!" Seriously, every single piece is top notch and we would never present you with anything less! This is ONE OF TWO amazing originals from @funbeerd... 💀 💀 💀 .
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Which artist are you looking forward to seeing most?? Drop their name in the comments and we'll share one their pieces next!

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Set up for our next show #ARTisESSENTIAL has officially begun!!! We asked 40 artists to contribute 1-2 pieces made over the last three months in "quarantine". No theme, artists choice. Everything is $450 and under. There are lots of familiar faces and many news ones being featured... Like @a.l._grime!! 💥 💥 💥

This mind melting original painting will debut and be available for purchase virtually Saturday at 6 pm... And will be viewable in person beginning Tuesday June 30!! This is a flat painting!!! Her 3D depth and layer techniques are truly next level!!

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Listen up y'all!! Our next show #ARTisESSENTIAL is about to be BONKERS. We've got at least two pieces from most of the 40 artists...making this MINIMALLY an 80 piece show. There are going to be SO MANY opportunities to #supportlocalArtists and #BecomeACollector
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📢 📣 📢 It's very important to note that the opening WILL BE VIRTUAL!!! Saturday at 6 pm we will drop the link to our virtual opening - creating an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the show from wherever you are (and purchase directly online!!) . SAT - SUN - MON you can enjoy the show virtually and then beginning Tuesday, June 30th we will be open normal store hours so anyone who'd like to view the show in person can and will be fully able to!! The show will be up in store for a full 5 weeks!! If you have any questions please drop a comment or send us a message and once again....as a reminder, 💥 This IS NOT AN IN PERSON OPENING!! 💥 (Due to current restrictions) and we will post many reminders throughout the week! Thank you all in advance for your cooperation and understanding. It's gonna be GREAT.

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Edit : sold Well this is a first!! This highly coveted, once sold, piece... Is now AVAILABLE!! When we first posted it, before the show had even open, we got A LOT of DM's about it... So, we do expect it to find another home quickly! One collectors 'loss' is another collectors gain!! Act fast and you might see a surprise discount at checkout 😉 #ClickthePic and #BecomeACollector on the final day of @antckone's RETROSPECT

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Fathers and Father Figures come in all shapes and sizes - from #JapaneseFilm buff to #birdwatcher to #Deadhead - we think we've got something for every type of Daddy! There's definitely still time to #shopsmall this Father's Day.
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We're here till 7 tonight and 2-6 Saturday. Plus, if you want to order online we'll have your gifts wrapped and ready for you. No fuss!
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And help dad #BecomeACollector

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This is it, friends!! The final day to see @antckone's solo show RETROSPECT in full. It's impossible to have a conversation about graffiti and public art in Chicago without a full chapter dedicated to this man and his talents. He is relentless in his pursuit to be a full time artist, dedicated in his practice - often pushing himself to paint via daily, weekly and monthly challenges, meticulous in his planning and application...
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It is an honor to be trusted with and to showcase his work and legacy. Thank you Anthony!! And, thank you to all of you who supported us and still managed to add pieces to your collections in this crazy time where you weren't able to even see the work in person!!! 😭😭😭 We will be open tomorrow but pickups will have begun so it's quite possible some pieces may be missing! Get in here today 12-7 for a complete viewing!

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Getting decent pictures of pieces framed under glass can be tricky...! But, lucky for us, @antckone's art outshines our mediocre photography skills. "Stealing Hearts Process Study" is one of the few originals remaining from his solo show RETROSPECT - - available now online and In store. Plus... You don't have to wait 5 weeks to pick it up! CURBSIDE and instore pickups for this show, plus nationwide shipping begins SATURDAY
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♥ 💚 💜 💙 #CLICKTHEPIC and #BecomeACollector

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