The Peninsula Chicago is delighted to announce a contemporary art exhibition in collaboration with the Gautreaux Collection and EXPO CHICAGO. Curated by Erin Dziedzic, Seeing the World showcases highlights from the Bill and Christy Gautreaux Collection. This exhibit features 46 innovative works by 36 artists worldwide, reflecting the Gautreaux’s expansive approach to collecting contemporary art.
ABOUT BILL AND CHRISTY GAUTREAUX
Collectors Bill and Christy Gautreaux live in Kansas City, Missouri. Bill Gautreaux is a managing partner of MLP Holdings LLC and was formerly the co-founder and President of Inergy LP. He serves on the Boards of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Art21, and the Whitney National Committee, as well as other civic and educational institutions. They are collectors of contemporary art with a focus on emerging and mid-career artists in underrepresented sectors. The collection is extensively loaned in support of artists and exhibitions worldwide. The Gautreauxes recently founded the Uncrated Art Foundation.
The title also underscores Peninsula’s status as a global hotel brand, with 12 exceptional hotels spanning three continents.
This installation is the latest edition of Art in Resonance , The Peninsula Hotels’ global contemporary art program. This initiative is dedicated to supporting emerging and mid-career artists, while creating deeply immersive art experiences for guests and visitors.
Thank you to Cadogan Tate for installation support.
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