Gertie Curatorial Platform Opens '82 Nights Only' Exhibition in Chicago, Featuring Lisson Artists

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Monday, September 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Gertie Curatorial Platform Opens '82 Nights Only' Exhibition in Chicago, Featuring Lisson Artists
Image courtesy of Lisson Gallery
Exhibition Lisson Gallery

The Facts

Chicago-based curatorial platform Gertie presents '82 Nights Only*', an experimental exhibition and programming series exploring the intersection of art and comedy, running from September 16 to December 13, 2026. The rotating exhibition features projects by 20 artists, with a changing program of artworks, performances, and screenings. Lisson Gallery artists Ryan Gander, Cory Arcangel, and Ceal Floyer are included with works such as Gander's 'I'm Never Coming Back to New York Again' (2016), Arcangel's 'Permanent Vacation' (2008), and Floyer's 'Saw' (2015). Additionally, Christian Jankowski presents 'Weather Flag' as an off-site installation at Sterling Bay's The Grand Flag, Chicago's tallest flagpole, at seven times the scale of its original 2019 iteration in Porto.

The Signal

The exhibition signals a growing institutional interest in cross-disciplinary programming that merges contemporary art with performance and comedy, a trend that has gained traction in recent years. For collectors and curators, the inclusion of established Lisson Gallery artists alongside emerging voices underscores Gertie's role as a platform for experimental, time-based work. The rotating format—with weekly single-artist presentations—offers a model for sustained engagement rather than a static display, potentially influencing how galleries approach durational exhibitions in non-traditional spaces.

  • Artists: Ryan Gander, Cory Arcangel, Ceal Floyer, Christian Jankowski
  • Galleries: Lisson Gallery
  • Locations: Chicago
Originally via Lisson Gallery · Curated by The Cultural Signal
Image courtesy of Lisson Gallery

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