Gage Gallery


 LABOR

Photographs by Les Orear

From the Illinois Labor History Society Archives at Roosevelt University
 

Exhibition Runs from October 13, 2026 - April 30, 2027

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About the Gallery

The Gallery serves the greater photographic community by being one of only a handful of galleries in the United States to exhibit documentary photography for the sole purpose of education.

Past exhibits have included nationally and internationally known photographers including Eugene Richards, Noor’s Nina Berman and Jon Lowenstein, Edmund Clark, Milton Rogovin, VII’s Jessica Dimmock, and important emerging photographers.

Opening receptions often feature an artist talk by the photographer. These talks take attendees behind the scenes providing insight on exhibited photos, the photographic process, and often a preview of the photographer’s upcoming projects.

Contact

Location
425 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago IL, 60605

Monday-Thursday: 9am-1pm
Fri, Sat, Sun: Closed

Admission
Free and open to the public

Michael Ensdorf, Founder and Director
312-341-6458
mensdorf@roosevelt.edu

Support the Gage Gallery by making a tax-deductible gift.

Join our mailing list: mensdorf@roosevelt.edu

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"Chicago’s premier space for showcasing contemporary critical social photo-documentary."

- NewCity Art

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