Tory Folliard Gallery

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read moreEstablished in 1988, the Tory Folliard Gallery is Wisconsin's leading gallery in contemporary art. The Gallery specializes in the exhibit and sale of emerging and established artists with an emphasis on Midwest artists. Our mission is to provide museum-quality art to our clients. Focusing on traditional media and content, the Gallery presents in-depth exhibitions in its large warehouse space located in the Historic Third Ward of downtown Milwaukee. Exhibitions change on a monthly basis with solo shows in the main spaces and smaller shows in the adjoining galleries.

read moreMany times in the artistic world we come across extraordinary things, strange things, shocking or simply that they leave you to the void without knowing what emotional path to choose. The first time we saw the works of Laurie Hogin we definitely felt trapped by a mixture of adoration and many questions. A world so colorful and so full of life, but we do not talk about life in its perfectionist image, we talk about real life, the one that catches you, the one that has its good and evil and the one that grabs you, squeezes, the one that you love and hate at the same time and most importantly.

read moreThroughout the history of art, certain subjects have resonated strongly with artists and audiences alike. Ranging from mythological deities to the food we eat, these revisited trends reveal art's most popular muses, with flowers at the forefront. Rooted in ancient art and still prevalent today, depictions of blossoms, blooms, and other botanical elements can be found in many of the most significant art movements, whether carved into clay or starring in a still-life. Wallflowers, a contemporary spin on this timeless theme, explores how the region's top artists interpret this subject, as each artist's styles are as unique and personal as their intent.