FUTURA Returns to Chicago for a 'Family Affair' at Anthony Gallery

Honoring the 50th anniversary of his mother’s passing.

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  • The exhibition coincides with the 50th anniversary of his mother’s passing
  • Spotlighting new large-scale paintings, collages, a six-panel work and skateboard works

FUTURA is back with Anthony Gallery in Chicago for a solo exhibition called Family Affair. Though FUTURA is best known for his roots in New York City’s graffiti scene, the presentation marks his first solo show in Chicago. He shares a personal connection to the city through his mother Billie who was born in Chicago and FUTURA spent summers there throughout his childhood, visiting his grandmother who suffered from chronic illness. The exhibition coincides with the 50th anniversary of his mother’s passing, adding a deeply personal layer to the presentation.

In a statement, FUTURA reflects on those summers in Chicago, remembering peach cobbler on the porch, learning what a pantry was and the comfort of a home that felt far removed from his New York apartment. “’Family Affair’ suggests my journey has come full circle,” he said in a press statement.

The exhibition features new large-scale paintings, collages, a six-panel work and pieces made on skateboards. Altogether, these works continue FUTURA’s evolution as a multidisciplinary artist in all spheres of the art world while weaving in personal memories and cultural references.

The show opened June 17 and runs through July 26.

Anthony Gallery
1360 W Lake St.
Chicago, IL 60607

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