The Tools of Culture - Marcin Berdyszak, Scott Kildall, Patrick Lichty, and Second Front :: Opening: October 5, 2007; 5 – 10 p.m. :: Curator’s Tour: October 13, 2007; 6 –10 p.m. :: KOSCIELAK GALLERY, 1646 N. Bosworth Ave., Chicago, IL 60622 :: 773.252.9921.

The Tools of Culture is a collaboration between Marcin Berdyszak (Poznan/Poland), Scott Kildall (San Francisco), and Patrick Lichty (Chicago/New Orleans), and is a part of the Chicago October Artists’ Month themed celebration “Creative Alliances.” In their works these three artists reflect on contemporary culture, technology, and the media and its impact on how our identities are constructed. Their differing perspectives, as being European or American, create an interesting dialogue and examine the various ways we can view our contemporary digital culture. As a result, the show questions the difference between public and private space, as well as the differences between personal and national identities and locations.