In an era of infinite choice, how do we process the finite sting of a broken heart?
“Swipe Left” explores the intersection of traditional romantic grief and the unique digital fatigue of modern-day dating. From the “ghosting” of the digital age to the timeless ache of a long-term parting, this exhibition seeks to map the landscape of heartbreak in 2026.
We are looking for work that investigates the vulnerability, chaos, and eventual resilience found in the aftermath of love. Whether your work deals with the “disposable” nature of app culture or the heavy, analog weight of a fractured soul, we want to see how you translate rejection into art.
Curated by Jude Lo
To ensure the organic growth of West Town as Chicago’s emergent gallery district and further unite the neighborhood as a cultural destination, please join us in our gallery on the first Friday of every month for a collaborative art opening.
West Town Chamber of Commerce supports and elevates similar efforts while further facilitating connection among Chicago’s gallerists, artists, collectors and patrons.With enthusiastic participation from area galleries, First Fridays offers the potential to ensure the continued development of the West Town neighborhood as a nexus of fine art and arts development in Chicago and beyond.
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED:
Fulton Street Collective
1821 W. Hubbard
6pm – 10pm
Free Parking
