Art on theMART: A Visual Record of Chicago’s Digital Icon
At Chicago Commercial Photography, we don't just take pictures; we document history. When Vornado Realty Trust transformed the iconic Merchandise Mart into Art on theMART, owner Bob Grosse was there to capture every moment from the ground up.
Documenting the initial infrastructure and system setup.
Precision placement: The technical backbone of the project.
Professional Cinema Production
A Masterclass in Perspective: East Meets West
This video is a technical showcase of our synchronized videography. To truly capture the scale of the 2.5-acre facade, we recorded the projection from both the East and West sides of the river. We then created a seamless transition showing the building from both directions, perfectly synchronized with the audio to mirror the heartbeat of Chicago.
— Bob Grosse, Owner & Lead PhotographerThe Nerve Center: Projection Infrastructure
Across the river, the state-of-the-art projection center houses massive laser projectors and synchronized camera systems. Our photography captures the unique glass facade of this "nerve center," where the digital art is beamed across the water to theMART.
View from the roof of theMART: The glass-enclosed housing for the projection system.