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Photos from the opening night of Expo Chicago

The annual Vernissage opening night preview kicked off a weekend of contemporary art at Expo Chicago

Zach Long
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Zach Long
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Gigantic hanging whale sculptures? Check. Sarcastic neon signs? Check. A sea of art aficionados? Check. Expo Chicago celebrated its opening night on Thursday with the annual Vernissage event, giving attendees a sneak peek at the vast collection of contemporary and modern works that turns Navy Pier's festival hall into a giant art gallery. Take a look at some of the best piece on display before you pay a visit (the event runs through Sunday). You can take one final ride on the Ferris wheel while you're there.

Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Contemporary art filled the halls of Navy Pier during the opening night of Expo Chicago 2015.
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