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Publication Tue Apr 15 2008
Proximity: It's a Small Art World After All
Proximity Magazine, a Chicago-based journal dedicated to contemporary art and culture, will launch this month as part of the Version Festival and NEXT Art Fair. The magazine will focus on the interaction between local and global art in the hopes of mapping the complex ecologies of creative communities. They aim to “connect Chicago’s activities to the rest of the world,” hence the name Proximity.
The inaugural issue will focus on Chicago’s arts and cultural networks, artists, projects, and events. The previews of the issue present both interesting content and design, including a piece which discusses progressive art in Chicago and a map drawing connections between organizations and projects in the city. The magazine will also include profiles of local art spaces like The Suburban in Oak Park. (And while it’s not directly related to Chicago, have you ever seen a cuter tank cozy?)
Complimentary copies will be available at both Version and NEXT. The publishers also plan to distribute in cultural institutions, bookstores and cafés across the city and around the world. If you’re interested in following the progress of the launch or contributing to future issues, visit proximitymagazine.com.