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THE SEEN | Chicago's International 
Journal of Contemporary & Modern Art

Announcing  ————————

————— European Expansion
 

Official Partnership with ———–

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Motto Distribution
Since 2015, THE SEEN has continued to expand programming and readership throughout Chicago and the United States. As a continuation of this expansion, THE SEEN is proud to officially announce a partnership with Motto, based in Berlin, to expand the global reach of the publication as the only Chicago-based exclusive contemporary art criticism journal now to be distributed in museums across Europe and the United States. The publication will now be available in 34 new locations worldwide, reaching over 21 new cities and 13 new countries.

Launching with the current Spring / Summer 2019 edition of THE SEEN Issue 08, the journal available in major cities throughout Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK, among others.



——–– View list of distribution sites here.


Our ambitions for THE SEEN have always been committed to fostering international discourse, and continuing the long legacy of publishing critical writing that originates from Chicago within a global context,” said Stephanie Cristello, Editor-in-Chief of THE SEEN. “Motto is one of the most well-respected distributors and publishers in Europe, and we are thrilled to be partnering with them on this next chapter of THE SEEN as we expand the reach of our readership throughout Europe, the United States, and beyond.

This collaboration will provide Motto’s global audience with access to exciting new perspectives from Chicago,” said Alexis Zavialoff, Founder of Motto. “We are incredibly proud to play a role in the distribution of these critical ideas in contemporary discourse.


THE SEEN will launch Issue 09 in September to align with the eighth annual edition of EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art.
Testimonials

Publishing experimental writing, reviews and long-form essays authored by critics, scholars and artists, THE SEEN has developed into a bold and crucial platform for art criticism.
– Hendrik Folkerts | The Art Institute of Chicago, Dittmer Curator of Contemporary Art
 
The critical voice that is centered in THE SEEN fosters a rich dialogue in Chicago's art world and beyond; we're thrilled to see the publication thrive as it continues to circulate long-format reviews and thoughtful features.
– Janine Mileaf | The Arts Club of Chicago, Executive Director
 
By taking the time to study exhibitions in depth, and already in the process of formation—interviewing artists and curators and thus participating in the process of making—the coverage of the scene in THE SEEN goes well beyond surface appearance towards rare insight.
– Monika Szewczyk | De Appel, Director
 
THE SEEN is vital in keeping the arts alive as it immediately becomes accessible conversation. How wonderful that the distribution will expand outside Chicago—I am thrilled. They are doing an exemplary job at promoting international and national artists alongside Chicago artists.
– Candida Alvarez | Artist
About THE SEEN

THE SEEN, Chicago’s International Journal of Contemporary & Modern Art, is the only dedicated publication in Chicago that features in-depth writing on exhibitions within a global context through thematic essays, artist profiles, and reviews. With a network of Staff Writers reporting from around the world, THE SEEN features exclusive pieces and new commissions on the best in international contemporary art, including special edition inserts that meld the art object and the printed page.

Born out of a need for international criticism within the city and context of Chicago’s thriving art scene, THE SEEN was founded in 2013 by Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Cristello and Publisher Tony Karman — publishing twice a year in print alongside monthly online issues, the free 175+ page journal is produced as a 10,000-count run. THE SEEN is published by EXPO CHICAGO, and designed by the JNL Graphic Design.


Motto bookshop in Italy.
About Motto

Motto was founded by Alexis Zavialoff in 2007 and was initiated as a distribution company for Switzerland. Presently, Motto distributes more than 150 leading publishers to over 100 bookstores, museums, galleries, and concept stores worldwide. Motto collaborates with libraries and institutions, with a particular eye for academic environments and art spaces—the publications displayed complete an intense program of exhibitions, screenings, talks, and presentations.
               
Published by EXPO CHICAGO
   www.expochicago.com

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