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A Chicago Artist-Run Gallery’s Last Hurrah Before Forced Closure

Roman Susan will host its last projects this month ahead of the demolition of its historic building by owner Loyola University Chicago.

Lori Waxman

September 4, 2025 — 5 min read

For her solo show in May 2024, Madeleine Aguilar built “yard model” on the sidewalk in front of the gallery, a modular and changeable platform for all sorts of interactions (all images courtesy Roman Susan, unless otherwise noted)

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