Volume Gallery, a Chicago gallery specializing in art and design, is tripling its size and moving to a new location in the West Town neighborhood. The gallery, founded by Claire Warner and Sam Vinz, will open a 3,500-square-foot space on February 13, marking its third location since its 2010 launch. The inaugural exhibition, "The Heresy of Legacy," will feature works by artists and designers including Selva Aparicio, Richard Artschwager, and Joyce Scott.
The expansion is notable for occurring during a period of market downturn and widespread gallery closures. Volume Gallery's success is attributed to its holistic, materiality-focused approach that breaks down hierarchies between fine art, craft, and design. This strategy has enabled the gallery to place nearly 100 works in major international museums and attract significant media attention, positioning it as a resilient and influential player in the contemporary art scene.