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Catherine Edelman Gallery
Catherine Edelman Gallery opened in 1987 quickly establishing itself as one of the leading galleries in the Midwest devoted exclusively to the art of photography. From its inception, the goal of the gallery was to exhibit prominent contemporary photographers alongside new & young talent, showcasing a broad range of subject matter and photographic techniques. Debuting with the Ballad of Sexual Dependency by Nan Goldin, CEG has shown everything from street photography (Susan Meiselas, Sebastiao Salgado, James Nachtwey) to fashion photography (Annie Leibovitz, Herb Ritts, Matthew Rolston) to traditional landscape images (Michael Kenna, Lynn Geesaman) to social-conscious work (Richard Misrach, Jeffrey Wolin, Terry Evans, Allen Ginsberg) to images created as a springboard for story-telling (Joel-Peter Witkin, Elizabeth Ernst, Dan Estabrook) etc.
Working closely with magazine editors and book publishers, Catherine Edelman Gallery co-published Written in Memory: Portraits of the Holocaust, photographs by Jeffrey Wolin, in association with Chronicle Books; Pressure, photographs by Joe Ziolkowski, in association with Pohlmann Press; What Were You Thinking, celebrating the 15 year anniversary of the gallery, in association with Paper Mirror Press. The gallery is currently working with Nazraeli Press to publish a monograph on the work of Michelle Keim, a young Chicago photographer.
Catherine Edelman is an active member of the Association of International Photography Art Dealers and the Chicago Art Dealers Association. She chairs the ethics committee and serves on the board for both organizations.
Recent News
Catherine Edelman Gallery News - June 2023
Fun Photos from London CEG returned to Photo London after a three-year absence with work by Clarissa Bonet, Harry Fisch, Omar Imam, Michael Koerner, and Lea Lund & Erik K. The highlight was spending time with Harry, and Lea & Erik. CASE…
Read More »Catherine Edelman Gallery - Francesco Pergolesi: Beware of the Dog
Francesco Pergolesi: Beware of the Dog May 1 - July 30, 2023 From Pompei to the present day, the relationship between man and the "canis lupus familiaris" has radically changed. By making each other useful, men and dogs have a parallel evolution.…
Read More »Catherine Edelman Gallery - CEG and CASE Art Fund go to London
CEG heads back to London for Photo London opening May 10 and running through May 14, at Somerset House. We are excited to feature work by Clarissa Bonet, Omar Imam, Michael Koerner, Lea Lund & Erik K, and our newest artist, Harry Fisch, whose…
Read More »Catherine Edelman Gallery : James Fee Revisited
James Fee [b. 1949 Knoxville, IA] was only 56 years old when he passed away from liver cancer in 2006. He left behind two distinct bodies of work, Photographs of America and a series of nudes that were influenced by Cezanne and Edmund Teske. CEG…
Read More »Catherine Edelman Gallery - Fun Photos From Paris
November means Paris Photo. While CEG did not have a booth, three of our artists were there: Clarissa Bonet, Lea Lund & Erik K, and Francesco Pergolesi. Clarissa Bonet has work in a group show at La Galerie Rouge on view through January 7,…
Read More »Catherine Edelman Gallery - From the Archives: Rare And Sold Out Photographs
After 34 1/2 years in business, Catherine Edelman has closed her physical space at 1637 W. Chicago Ave in Chicago and is now operating as a private dealer and online gallery. Throughout the years, Edelman has supported her artists by purchasing…
Read More »Catherine Edelman Gallery - Casetalks Presents: Mother, Daughter, Doll
Casetalks Presents: "Mother, Daughter, Doll" - Boushra Almutawakel / Karen Irvine Click here to listen Photographer Boushra Almutawakel discusses her work with Karen Irvine, Chief Curator and Deputy Director of the Museum of Contemporary…
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