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@joymachine.bsky.social

A new art gallery in Chicago. Wed-Sat, 12-6pm. https://joymachine.art 4148 N Elston Ave

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

28.01.2026 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

16.12.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get 15% off in the Colossal Shop through the weekend and support independent publishing. Use the code 15OFF2025 at checkout. πŸ’œ colossal.shop

28.11.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The matchboxes are made of birch & poplar and measure 4" x 2.5" x 1.5"!

14.11.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

23.09.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us next week for 'General Strike' an exhibition of 75+ artist matchboxes. πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ joymachine.art/blogs/news/g...

13.11.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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'In the grass with a flower' vintage table by Haylie Jimenez. joymachine.art/products/in-...

28.08.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Guardians by Sydnie Jimenez as part of 'Speak of the Devil':

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18.08.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

14.08.2025 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our last available pieces by Abi Castillo. Help us find them a home! joymachine.art/collections/...

08.07.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In awe of these embroidered works by Chicago artist Peter Frederiksen. joymachine.art/collections/...

01.07.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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/...

25.06.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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/...

20.06.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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/...

17.06.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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/...

12.06.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's the last day to see 'And Then There Was Everything'. Stop by the gallery 12-6! joymachine.art/collections/...

07.06.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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.

05.06.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
a double rainbow in lincoln square chicago

a double rainbow in lincoln square chicago

PRIDE MONTH DOUBLE RAINBOW IN CHICAGO HOLY SHIT

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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...

03.06.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

03.06.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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/...

03.06.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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. πŸ’œ 100.sta-chicago.org/winners/2025...

03.06.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Three new works by artist @yellenajames.bsky.social at @joymachine.bsky.social through June 7 in Chicago. (two still available) joymachine.art/collections/...

14.05.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We agree! We still have several pieces available if you're interested, you can DM us for info. πŸ™πŸ»

12.05.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stop by this Saturday 12-6 to see our current exhibition 'And Then There Was Everything' featuring:

β—ˆ Paul S. Briggs
β—ˆ David Cass
β—ˆ Laura Catherwood
β—ˆ @yellenajames.bsky.social
β—ˆ @jeremymiranda.bsky.social
β—ˆ Jeffly Gabriela Molina
β—ˆ @annaortizpainter.bsky.social

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09.05.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Melt (2025) by Jeremy Miranda.
14 x 16" acrylic on panel.

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06.05.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have a *very limited* number of these incredibly gorgeous hand-painted mugs by artist Yellena James. joymachine.art/collections/...

01.05.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On vintage objects, artist David Cass’s paintings summon the sea. Currently at Joy Machine through June 7! joymachine.art/collections/...

28.04.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A koi fish leaping from a small puddle with humanoid faces on its back.

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

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

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

Three works by artist Laura Catherwood now up at Joy Machine! Stop by this week and see the show and say hello. πŸ‘‹πŸ» joymachine.art/collections/...

23.04.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A painting of a bonfire at night.

A painting of a bonfire at night.

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

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.

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

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/...

21.04.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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