The Merchandise Mart has pulled the plug on the latest incarnation of Art Chicago, ending the three-decade run of what was once considered one of the world's most important art exhibitions.

Exit Art, the New York alternative art space, which previously announced plans to close after the death of its cofounder Jeanette Ingberman, will mount its final exhibition on March 23. 

Christine Wong Yap

Bio

Christine Wong Yap is a visual artist who explores optimism and pessimism. Her writing is inspired by thingness, complicity, phenomenology and how the work of art mediates a relationship between artist and viewer. Based in Oakland, she holds a BFA and an MFA from CCA. She blogs indiscriminately at blog.christinewongyap.com.