MoCP - Darkroom 2023

24 MAY 2023 - 09 JUNE 2023, Ended 06:06 PM (UK time)

MoCP's DARKROOM benefit includes a renowned photography auction featuring important works by contemporary artists from around the world and one-of-a-kind art experiences. Auction and event proceeds support essential MoCP exhibitions, education, and community engagement programs.

Museum of Contemporary Photography DARKROOM benefit takes place on Thursday, June 8 in Chicago. Attendees will be able to view all the auction artworks in person, meet select artists, mingle with other photography enthusiasts, and enjoy great beverages and food. 

The online auction begins to close at Noon Central Time (Chicago) on Friday, June 9, 2023. 

Event-Specific Details for June 8: 

DARKROOM 2023 Co-Chairs:  Deborah Lovely and Genia Yovankin
Silver Camera Awardee: Bob Thall
DARKROOM Honoree: Catherine Edeleman 
DJ and Emcee: Jill Hopkins

Tickets are $175 for the benefit and $500 for the VIP portion, which includes the Champagne Hour featuring a Q&A with Bob Thall and Cecil McDonald, Jr. 

To purchase tickets and/or to donate, please click here: giving.colum.edu/darkroom2023

June 8 DARKROOM Benefit 
VIP Champagne Hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. 
Benefit and Auction: 6:30-9 p.m.
Event location:  Columbia College Chicago Student Center, 754 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Additional Terms of Auction Sale:
Please note this auction is being processed by the Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago. Winning bidders will work directly with MoCP staff for invoicing and shipping.

Auction


Krista Franklin, Ghosts of Songs, 2023.
1. Krista Franklin
Ghosts of Songs
Photography
Estimate:$5,000 - 6,500
Auction Ended
Marshall Brown, We Need Holes.
2. Marshall Brown
We Need Holes
Collage
Estimate:$4,250 - 5,300
Auction Ended
Brendan Fernades , As One X, 2017
3. Brendan Fernandes
As One X
Photography
Estimate:$4,000 - 5,000
Auction Ended
Shannon Bool, Horse of Oblivion #7
4. Shannon Bool
Horse of Oblivion #7
Photography
Estimate:$3,600 - 4,500
Auction Ended
Guanyu Xu, YN-09152008-11072020, 2020
6. Guanyu Xu
YN-09152008-11072020, 2020
Photography
Estimate:$6,500 - 8,000
Auction Ended
Nick Albertson, Straws Study, 2022
7. Nick Albertson
Straws Study 1
Photography
Estimate:$1,200 - 1,500
Auction Ended
Arnold Newman, Martha Graham, 1961
8. Arnold Newman
Martha Graham
Photography
Estimate:$6,800 - 8,500
Auction Ended
Clarissa Bonet, Spilt Milk, 2011
9. Clarissa Bonet
Spilt Milk
Photography
Estimate:$4,500 - 5,600
Auction Ended
Kelli Connell & Natalie Krick, Suits
10. Kelli Connell & Natalie Krick
Suits
Photography
Estimate:$3,000 - 4,000
Auction Ended
Peter Cochrane, Magnolia Grandiflora
11. Peter Cochrane
Magnolia Grandiflora
Photography
Estimate:$4,000 - 5,000
Auction Ended
Paul D'Amato, Hortencia & Leonardo, 2019
12. Paul D'Amato
Hortencia & Leonard, Chicago
Photography
Estimate:$2,500 - 3,200
Auction Ended
Natan Dvir, 14th St-Union Sqr. 6:00pm, 2016
13. Natan Dvir
14th St-Union Sqr. 6:00pm, 2016
Photography
Estimate:$2,000 - 2,500
Auction Ended
Colleen Keihm, Arm and Leg, 2020
14. Colleen Keihm
Arm and Leg
Photography
Estimate:$600 - 750
Auction Ended
Citali Fabián, Nhawe, mi madre, my mother
15. Citali Fabián
Nhawe, mi madre, (my mother)
Photography
Estimate:$1,400 - 1,800
Auction Ended
Whit Forrester, Uncontrollable Smile / Forced
16. Whit Forrester
Uncontrollable Smile / Forced
Photography
Estimate:$1,200 - 1,500
Auction Ended
Mark Edward Harris, Traffic Officer, Pyongyang, North Korea, 2008
17. Mark Edward Harris
Traffic Officer, Pyongyang, North Korea
Photography
Estimate:$1,000 - 1,250
Auction Ended
Alice Hargrave, Midnight Calls, Nightingale
18. Alice Hargrave
Midnight Calls, Nightingale
Photography
Estimate:$3,200 - 4,000
Auction Ended
Tom Jones, A Mamalelekala Landscape, 2013
19. Tom Jones
A Mamalelekala Landscape
Photography
Estimate:$1,500 - 2,000
Auction Ended
Dave Jordano, 18th St Bridge and City, Chicago, 2017
20. Dave Jordano
18th Street Bridge, and City Chicago
Photography
Estimate:$3,500 - 4,500
Auction Ended
Les Klug, Flutes, Late 1970's-Early 1980's
21. Les Klug
Flute
Photography
Estimate:$2,000 - 2,500
Auction Ended
Jason Reblando, Mention the Geographic
22. Jason Reblando
Mention the Geographic
Photography
Estimate:$1,500 - 2,000
Auction Ended
Ruth Schnell, Patterns of Perception, 2004
23. Ruth Schnell
Patterns of Perception
Sculpture
Estimate:$4,000 - 6,000
Auction Ended
Curtis Mann, Explosion Front Page, 2011
24. Curtis Mann
Explosion, front page
Photography
Estimate:$6,000 - 7,500
Auction Ended
Lothar Osterberg, Regatta, 1999
25. Lothar Osterburg
Regatta
Photography
Estimate:$1,200 - 1,500
Auction Ended
Miller and Shellabarger, Untitled (Origami Cranes 1), 2006
26. Miller and Shellabarger
Untitled (Origami Cranes 1)
Photography
Estimate:$3,000 - 4,000
Auction Ended
John Opera, Untitled, 2022
27. John Opera
Untitled
Photography
Estimate:$5,000 - 6,500
Auction Ended
Jordan Putt, South Kinney Rd., 2018
28. Jordan Putt
South Kinney Rd, 2018
Photography
Estimate:$2,000 - 2,500
Auction Ended
An-My Le, Citrus Trees with Cross Pollination Shield, Fresno California, 2019
29. An-My Lê
Citrus Tree with Cross Pollination Shield, Fresno, California
Photography
Estimate:$5,000 - 6,500
Auction Ended
Whitten Sabbatini, Blue Truck, 2021
30. Whitten Sabbatini
Blue Truck
Photography
Estimate:$1,200 - 1,500
Auction Ended
Vicky Sambunaris, Untitled (white train line), Near East Carbon Utah, 2018
31. Victoria Sambunaris
Untitled (white train line), Near East Carbon Utah
Photography
Estimate:$3,500 - 4,500
Auction Ended
Anna Shteynshleyger, Ghost, 2003-2009
32. Anna Shteynshleyger
Ghost
Photography
Estimate:$7,500 - 9,000
Auction Ended
Natasha Moustache, Poetics of Relation
33. Natasha Moustache
Poetics of Relation
Photography
Estimate:$1,300 - 1,600
Auction Ended
Buzz Spector, My Ruscha #2
34. Buzz Spector
My Ruscha #2
Photography
Estimate:$2,000 - 2,500
Auction Ended
Tom Bamberger, Untitled, 1998
35. Tom Bamberger
Untitled
Photography
Estimate:$3,500 - 4,500
Auction Ended
Charles Swedlund, Untitled (Near Ottawa,IL),  1962
36. Charles Swedlund
Untitled (Near Ottawa, IL)
Photography
Estimate:$8,000 - 10,000
Auction Ended
Joseph Sterling, Unknown, 1972
37. Joseph Sterling
Unknown
Photography
Estimate:$1,000 - 1,250
Auction Ended
Nick Vendros, Shuttlecock in Snowstorm, 2014
38. Nick Vedros
Shuttlecocks in Snowstorm
Photography
Estimate:$2,800 - 3,500
Auction Ended
Sonja Thomsen, Nexus (53)
39. Sonja Thomsen
Nexus (53)
Photography
Estimate:$2,700 - 3,400
Auction Ended
Allie Tsubota, River Ōta
40. Allie Tsubota
River Ōta
Photography
Estimate:$750 - 1,000
Auction Ended
Brian Ulrich, June 23, 2010. 8:35pm
41. Brian Ulrich
June 23, 2010, 8:35pm
Photography
Estimate:$3,000 - 4,000
Auction Ended
Aaron Turner, Things U Do, 2018
42. Aaron Turner
Things U Do
Photography
Estimate:$800 - 1,000
Auction Ended
Bob Thall, Chicago, 1980
43. Bob Thall
Chicago
Photography
Estimate:$1,500 - 2,000
Auction Ended
Helena Chapellin Wilson, Moonsand, 2003
44. Helena Chapellin Wilson
Moonsand
Photography
Estimate:$2,500 - 3,000
Auction Ended
YaoLu, Passing Spring at the Ancient Dock, 2009
45. Yao Lu
Passing Spring at the Ancient Dock
Photography
Estimate:$4,000 - 5,000
Auction Ended
Zeke Berman, Empties, 1984
46. Zeke Berman
Empties
Photography
Estimate:$1,800 - 2,250
Auction Ended
Dylan Yarbrough, Plane, 2018
47. Dylan Yarbrough
Plane
Photography
Estimate:$2,000 - 2,500
Auction Ended
Sandro Miller, Portrait Session
48. Sandro Miller
Portrait Session
Photography
Estimate:$12,000 - 15,000
Auction Ended
Jay Wolke, Quarry Workshop, Carrara
49. Jay Wolke
Quarry Workshop
Photography
Estimate:$2,500 - 3,000
Auction Ended
Courtyard
50. Casa de Hypatía in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
One week stay in a villa in Mexico
Unique Experience
Estimate:$9,000 - 12,000
Auction Ended
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