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.
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Many in the art community believe the city could sustain a major fair. Shows lined up for the year, including this weekend's Art Los Angeles Contemporary and a new one in September, aim to make it happen.