Date: 
Thu, 04/16/2020 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

A resident of New Orleans, internationally renowned artist/photographer David Gamble is perhaps best known because he was given never-before-seen access to Warhol’s home to photograph the contents of the house as they lay before the items were sent to auction at Sotheby’s. Gamble’s astonishingly personal photographs included the inside of Warhol’s medicine cabinet, his living room, his kitchen and his personal items, including his wigs. The photos, initially commissioned to draw attention to Warhol’s home so that his personal items could be used to raise money for the Warhol Foundation, have since become valuable in their own right. In some cases, Gamble has silkscreened an image of Warhol into the photographs, using the artists signature style to give the impression that Warhol was still “in” the rooms after his death.

Arica Hilton, founder and director of Hilton | Asmus Contemporary, a gallery located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, today announced that she would host a series of live-screened conversations with internationally acclaimed artists beginning Thursday, April 2.  The series will feature photographers Paul Nicklen, Christina Mittermeier, David Yarrow and David Gamble, one of Italy’s most famous and popular contemporary artists Marco Nereo Rotelli, and sculptors Blake Ward and Boky-Hackel Ward. The series will address each artist’s experience of the current pandemic, as well as a discussion of their body of work and a tour of their homes, including their personal art collection and favorite pieces.  Also included in the series are two leaders in the art community, Gary Metzner, Head of Office at Sotheby’s Chicago, and Drew Watson, Senior Vice President, Art Services, Bank of America Private Bank. Viewers may observe and participate in the web chats by visiting HiltonAsmus.com or on the Hilton | Asmus Contemporary social media channels.

“As we are all in shock and amazement that our lives have been upended so swiftly by something that was previously incomprehensible, we are at a crossroads of how we can navigate the next weeks and months,” said Hilton.  “Once we catch our breath and take care of our basic needs, we will understand what is most relevant to our very existence. The work of the individuals included in this livestream series takes us on virtual journeys to the far reaches of the earth and awe-inspiring destinations where art and poetry come together. It will also give us the opportunity to grow as global citizens as we hear first-hand how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted those in other nations, and provide a source of vital connection in this difficult time."

Hilton | Asmus Contemporary is spearheading a fundraiser for the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center who are the front-line responders in Chicago to reports of child sexual abuse and the City’s only not-for-profit that coordinates the efforts of child protection staff, law enforcement professionals, family advocates, medical experts and mental health clinicians under one roof.  At this time children are at their highest risk of being abused during the shelter in place.

Additional guests will be announced at a future date.

About Hilton | Asmus Contemporary

Internationally recognized gallery Hilton | Asmus Contemporary is owned and run by multi-media artist, gallerist, conservationist, humanitarian and global advocate Arica Hilton. With more than 30 years of experience in representing artists around the world, Hilton founded Hilton | Asmus Contemporary in 2012. In recent years the gallery has flourished, seeing tremendous growth and recognition for the caliber of art exhibitions Hilton has brought to the public. Hilton herself has had exhibitions throughout the world to bring awareness to threats that endanger the delicate balance of all living things. Water and the dangers of microplastics figure prominently in Hilton’s paintings and advocacy work. Working with artists like Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier is a logical step in her mission to use the arts as a platform to record the history of the present and explore the world in search of solutions that will ensure a healthy future for generations to come. Located in Chicago's River North Art District, the gallery specializes in modern and contemporary paintings, works on paper, sculpture, with a special focus on photography featuring internationally known artists. Hilton | Asmus Contemporary has received acclaim for exhibitions of the photographers David Yarrow, David Gamble, Terry O’Neill, Julian Wasser among others.