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EXPO Chicago Guided Tour with Charting Transcendence
Navy Pier | April 9–12, 2026
Join us for a curated, two-hour guided tour of EXPO Chicago, the Midwest’s premier contemporary art fair, held at Navy Pier in the heart of Chicago.
Bringing together leading international galleries alongside a strong cohort of top U.S. exhibitors, EXPO Chicago offers a dynamic and tightly edited presentation of contemporary art across disciplines—from emerging voices to established blue-chip artists. The fair’s ambitious programming, large-scale installations, and institutional partnerships make it a key moment on the American art calendar.
Led by Matthew Blong, Founder of Charting Transcendence, this tour is designed to cut through the scale of the fair and bring you directly into meaningful engagement with the most compelling works on view. Drawing on his experience working with EXPO Chicago in 2019 and his ongoing work advising collectors nationwide, Matthew offers both insider perspective and strategic guidance.
Participants will gain:
A focused introduction to standout galleries and artists
Contextual insights into key works and market positioning
Tailored advisory guidance aligned with your collecting interests
Whether you are actively building a collection or looking to deepen your understanding of the contemporary art landscape, this experience offers a highly personalized and intellectually engaging way to navigate EXPO Chicago.
Space is limited. Advance booking recommended.
The cost of this group tour is $125. This fee may be applied in full as a rebate toward a reduction in the standard commission rate on any purchase of contemporary art effectuated through Charting Transcendence within six months of the tour date.
EXPO Chicago Guided Tour with Charting Transcendence
Navy Pier | April 9–12, 2026
Join us for a curated, two-hour guided tour of EXPO Chicago, the Midwest’s premier contemporary art fair, held at Navy Pier in the heart of Chicago.
Bringing together leading international galleries alongside a strong cohort of top U.S. exhibitors, EXPO Chicago offers a dynamic and tightly edited presentation of contemporary art across disciplines—from emerging voices to established blue-chip artists. The fair’s ambitious programming, large-scale installations, and institutional partnerships make it a key moment on the American art calendar.
Led by Matthew Blong, Founder of Charting Transcendence, this tour is designed to cut through the scale of the fair and bring you directly into meaningful engagement with the most compelling works on view. Drawing on his experience working with EXPO Chicago in 2019 and his ongoing work advising collectors nationwide, Matthew offers both insider perspective and strategic guidance.
Participants will gain:
A focused introduction to standout galleries and artists
Contextual insights into key works and market positioning
Tailored advisory guidance aligned with your collecting interests
Whether you are actively building a collection or looking to deepen your understanding of the contemporary art landscape, this experience offers a highly personalized and intellectually engaging way to navigate EXPO Chicago.
Space is limited. Advance booking recommended.
The cost of this group tour is $125. This fee may be applied in full as a rebate toward a reduction in the standard commission rate on any purchase of contemporary art effectuated through Charting Transcendence within six months of the tour date.