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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Join us Friday for 'The Peace of Wild Things' with Emmy Star Brown and Danym Kwon! luma.com/j9u7nxgr

Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join us this Friday for 'Wanderland,' a solo exhibition with Collin van der Sluijs in partnership with Vertical Gallery! joymachine.art

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A stunning new piece by artist Hanna Lee Joshi. "Held like a flower," 2026. Gouache and color pencil on panel. joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join us Friday at Joy Machine for our next group show "Feel Free" featuring Hanna Lee Joshi, Jeremy Miranda, Rachel Hayden, and Paulina Ho! RSVP: luma.com/mft1i4iz

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Kayla Mahaffey's 'Rekindle' limited-edition gićlee print now available! joymachine.art/products/rek...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

'Life Forms,' our first solo exhibition with Janny Baek, opens this Friday at Joy Machine. Please stop by, the artist will be present. luma.com/cosjz5v1

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Join us on March 20 for the opening of Janny Baek's solo Chicago debut at Joy Machine! joymachine.art/blogs/news/j...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

'Dire Consequences' by Kayla Mahaffey. Acrylic on linen. Stop by Joy Machine to see 'World in My Eyes'! joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

'World in My Eyes' with Sentrock and Kayla Mahaffey opens this Friday at Joy Machine. Join us! joymachine.art/pages/exhibi...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Artist Sofija Kamasi lost everything in a house fire last night. Help us get 100% of proceeds from sale of her piece in our current show? joymachine.art/products/sof...

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Sofija Kamasi

A contemporary art gallery in Chicago. We believe that joy expands our ability to move and be moved and is an essential antidote to despair.

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Colossal @thisiscolossal.com · 28/11/2025

Get 15% off in the Colossal Shop through the weekend and support independent publishing. Use the code 15OFF2025 at checkout. 💜 colossal.shop

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Lola Dupre @loladupre.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Geordi, 16 x 12 inches Companions at @joymachine.bsky.social Chicago USA Open September 27 to November 8, 2025 Featuring works across media by Lola Dupre, Debra Broz, Roberto Benavidez, Misato Sano, William Mophos, and Nicolas V. Sanchez #cat #cats #collage #chicago

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Join us next week for 'General Strike' an exhibition of 75+ artist matchboxes. 🔥🔥🔥 joymachine.art/blogs/news/g...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

'In the grass with a flower' vintage table by Haylie Jimenez. joymachine.art/products/in-...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Guardians by Sydnie Jimenez as part of 'Speak of the Devil': joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Hey folks! Stop by Joy Machine through September 20 to see 'Speak of the Devil' featuring all new work by Chicago artists Sydnie & Haylie Jimenez. We put an enormous amount of effort into this exhibition and it really shows. joymachine.art/blogs/news/s...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Our last available pieces by Abi Castillo. Help us find them a home! joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

In awe of these embroidered works by Chicago artist Peter Frederiksen. joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

It's a beautiful day to stop by Joy Machine and check out the work of South African artist Seth Pimentel in his first exhibition in the US! joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

We currently have two new paintings by artist Seonna Hong on view at Joy Machine. (and two finished prints left from the Jaunt!) joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Several new works by Seattle-based artist Stevie Shao as part of our current exhibition with The Jaunt. Collect and see more here: joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Hey friends, join us tomorrow night at Joy Machine for a killer show curated by Jeroen Smeets of The Jaunt! The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, and prints by Cody Hudson, Seonna Hong, Seth Pimentel, Stevie Shao, and Scott Sueme. Learn more and RSVP: joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

It's the last day to see 'And Then There Was Everything'. Stop by the gallery 12-6! joymachine.art/collections/...

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Colossal @thisiscolossal.com · 05/06/2025

What do the largest Picasso painting in the world, punky Vivienne Westwood apparel, pins for securing a 17th-century ruff, and a complete Frank Lloyd Wright interior have in common? That’ll be the Victoria and Albert Museum, the world’s largest collection of design and applied and decorative arts.

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Order an Object at the New V&A East Storehouse to Get Up-Close to 5,000 Years of Cultural Heritage

V&A East Storehouse provides a purpose-built home for more than 250,000 objects, 350,000 library books, and 1,000 archives.

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emily north @north0fnorth.tgirl.gay · 05/06/2025

PRIDE MONTH DOUBLE RAINBOW IN CHICAGO HOLY SHIT

a double rainbow in lincoln square chicago

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Colossal @thisiscolossal.com · 03/06/2025

We just learned that Colossal was selected as a "Judge's Choice" for this year's STA 100! The Society of Typographic Arts (est. 1927) select their top 100 identities annually. A huge thank you to Firebelly Design for an amazing partnership. See more: 100.sta-chicago.org/winners/2025...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Tomorrow night we're throwing a party for abracadabra❢ to celebrate their first year publishing. Stop by anytime for drinks, magic, and a silent auction in the gallery. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/abracadabr...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

This week is your last chance to stop by Joy Machine to see 'And Then There Was Everything.' Featuring Paul S. Briggs, David Cass, Laura Catherwood, Yellena James, Jeremy Miranda, Jeffly Gabriela Molina, and Anna Ortiz. joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We were so excited to learn that Joy Machine is now an award-winning brand! The Society for Typographic Arts (est. in 1927) selected our identity as one of the top 100 for the year. Thanks go entirely to Firebelly Design for an amazing partnership. 💜 100.sta-chicago.org/winners/2025...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Three new works by artist @yellenajames.bsky.social at @joymachine.bsky.social through June 7 in Chicago. (two still available) joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Stop by this Saturday 12-6 to see our current exhibition 'And Then There Was Everything' featuring: ◈ Paul S. Briggs ◈ David Cass ◈ Laura Catherwood ◈ @yellenajames.bsky.social ◈ @jeremymiranda.bsky.social ◈ Jeffly Gabriela Molina ◈ @annaortizpainter.bsky.social joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Melt (2025) by Jeremy Miranda. 14 x 16" acrylic on panel. joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

We have a *very limited* number of these incredibly gorgeous hand-painted mugs by artist Yellena James. joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

On vintage objects, artist David Cass’s paintings summon the sea. Currently at Joy Machine through June 7! joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Three works by artist Laura Catherwood now up at Joy Machine! Stop by this week and see the show and say hello. 👋🏻 joymachine.art/collections/...

A koi fish leaping from a small puddle with humanoid faces on its back.

A red snake covered with a labyrinthine pattern climbing a stem of milkweed.

A rabit leaps through orange flowers tangled by a golden pocket watch.

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

We're honored to bring Maine-based artist Jeremy Miranda's work to Chicago for the very first time! Stop by Joy Machine this week to take a look at these dreamlike paintings. joymachine.art/collections/...

A foggy forested road in the rain with cars heading both toward and away from the viewer.

A small creek running through the woods with downed trees criss-crossing it like bridges.

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Tonight Chicago! Stop by Joy Machine to see the opening of our next group show 'And Then There Was Everything' featuring works by Paul S. Briggs, David Cass, Laura Catherwood, Yellena James, Jeremy Miranda, Jeffly Gabriela Molina, and Anna Ortiz. joymachine.art/collections/...

A painting of an abstract underwater seascape.

An oil painting of a yellow bonfire burning at night.

A vintage steel pulley hanging from a hook, it's surface has been covered with a painting of the sea.

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Hey Chicago! Less than two weeks left to stop by Joy Machine to see our inaugural exhibition 'Light Preserver'. Come say hello! joymachine.art/collections/...

A ceramic sculpture of a face, flower, and caterpillar by Abi Castillo.

A figure riding a pink horse surrounded by faces and foliage by Michael McGrath.

An embroidered figure cutting the ropes of a suspension bridge.

A painting of a ceramic face featuring the image of a child pulling a sled through the snow by artist Danym Kwon.

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Colossal @thisiscolossal.com · 19/03/2025

Between 1966 and 1970, a San Francisco-area photographer captured thousands of images documenting civil rights demonstrations, protests, concerts, and so much more. The problem, though, is that no one knows who the photographer is. www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/03/who-...

a man holds up his arms in a v with his back facing the camera, while people gather in the street in front of him

a group of men in black berets stand together

people at an outdoor gathering. several have blue or green body paint and glittery eyeshadow

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

New York-based artist Michael McGrath is inspired by his surroundings in Hudson Valley. Stop by and see his work at Joy Machine today from 12-6pm. joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The weather is amazing today! You have no excuse not to mosey on over to Joy Machine for some art relief. 12-6pm. You can also visit our friends Lot'sa next door and grab a coffee from Casa Cactus. joymachine.art

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Finding inspiration in everyday life, artist Danym Kwon uses scenes around her to create images that embody warmth, comfort, and optimism. Learn more on Joy Machine: joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Love these pieces by Abi Castillo. Stop by Joy Machine this week and take a peek. 🌼👃🏻🌼 joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Our embroidery workshop with Peter Frederiksen tomorrow is sold out! But you can still see his freehand machine embroidery works up through April 12. joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

New York-based artist Michael McGrath is inspired by his surroundings in Hudson Valley. Stop by and see his work at Joy Machine today from 12-6pm. joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

We're in awe of these massive ceramic charms by artist Jeff Rubio. Stop by and see them in person! Wed-Sat, 12-6pm. joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Check out these new acrylic paintings from Portland artist @lisacongdon.bsky.social as part of a new series inspired from paper collages. Stop by Joy Machine this week to see them up close! joymachine.art/collections/...

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Joy Machine @joymachine.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Light Preserver opens this Friday at Joy Machine! Here's a sneak peek of works by Moises Salazar Tlatenchi, David Heo, @danymkwon.bsky.social, and Abi Castillo. Learn more: joymachine.art/collections/...

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