Description

This gallery features contemporary American and international art, in addition to some selected historical pieces. The tie that binds all of the artists? They're all self-taught, or "outsider artists". They all share an enthusiasm for expressing their thoughts on what makes us American (or human) and highlighting both the triumphs and the troublesome issues in life. Carl Hammer is an ex-schoolteacher who decided to open a gallery in 1979; he has become known as one of the pioneers in "outsider art" and is now one of Chicago's best-loved art dealers.