Tara and Michael on thu 13 aug 98
I've been waiting for some of the other Chicago ACC attendees to pipe
in...can't stand it anymore, I've got to share my thoughts. Pull up a
comfortable chair or delete and move on!
I am the Jewelry half of our Clay and Jewelry studio, and so my perspective
is from a jewelers point of view...
I WAS at the Chicago ACC. Yes it was in one giant hall with the Chicago
Gift show, probably 1000 or more exhibitors total. There was no real
transition between shows except a change in carpet color. The row of
exhibitors just adjacent to the ACC was the Gift Show Handmade section,
which included some "real" artists, including Thom Mann.
The lack of separation between the 2 shows was a bit odd. The Gift show
buyers could roam freely into the ACC without ever registering as an ACC
Buyer. It was a mixed blessing, I think. We got some new buyers, people
who might carry some handmade items in their high end gift shop, but we
also got a lot of "lookie-looks", people wanting to buy one or two items
retail, and interior decorators placing minimum orders for gifts. The
extra business was welcome but also took time away from the "real"
buyers...the ones who will re-order and develop a long term relationship
with you.
My sense is that ACC is well aware that they need to make more of a
separation between shows, and I'm guessing we'll see that next year.
I also think that ACC is seriously considering combining the Chicago Retail
and Wholesale shows into one show. It may be too late to do that for next
year. I think that is necessary for the survival of both. 5 days wholesale
is just too long.
The Show overall seemed a little weak, though it was a very nice looking
show. It seemed to include too many artists of questionable quality, and
not enough of our targeted Craft Gallery buyers.
The Unions were not as scarry as we all thought they would be, they mostly
left people alone, though I heard 1 or 2 horror stories, including some of
the drive in exhibitors who had to wait 5 hours in the parking lot to
unload.
The show was VERY expensive to do. The Lakeside Center was away from
downtown and not near anything. It was a $10 taxi ride (one way) to get
downtown to a hotel or resturant. We stayed at the Hayatt at the
convention center and the food and rooms were exhorbitant. It was very
convenient, but we really didn't get to spend any time in the city, partly
because the show hours were too long...9 to 6.....should have been 10 to 5.
ACC should also consider having the show IN Chicago, nearer resturants,
shopping etc.
I was also surprised at the lack of exhibitor hospitality...No morning
coffee, no exhibitor meeting, (the gift show had a catered party which we
were allowed to attend). Chicago water is non-drinkable..bottled water is
a necessity, but the only water availavle was very small bottles at the
concession stand for $2.50...I drank a small fortune in water!
I will reluctantly admit that I lost money on this show, though there were
several exhibitors around me who fared OK. Most of them were tenured
artists who had been hanging in there for several years at Columbus and had
enough re-orders to carry them thru. Impetus for me to consider going back
next year.
My concerns have more to do with the BIG picture....People were saying
"this is a new show, it needs time". But I don't agree... This is the
wholesale continuation of the old Reinbeck show..which moved to West
Springfield...Which moved to Columbus...which moved to Chicago....
ACC has been searching too long for a venue where this show will work. I'm
not blaming ACC, I am concerned more about the "American Craft Movement".
I feel like it is loosing ground in a big way. "Handmade In America" just
does not carry the weight that it used to. It was painfully obvious at the
Gift Show. There is just so much more "cool stuff" being manufactured and
imported than there was 20 years ago, it seems to be getting harder to
compete with that.
Tara Kemp
Eugene, OR
Christena Schafale on mon 31 mar 03
Hi folks,
I will be in Chicago for a day job-related conference on May 22-23, and
might stay for a couple of extra days. Is there anything clay-related and
not-to-be-missed that I should know about?? Thanks for any tips.
Chris
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Jason Truesdell on mon 31 mar 03
The Art Institute of Chicago has a pretty substantial collection of ancient
pottery from China and some from Korea and Japan. A lot of it is celadon
ware, so you can see how it ages after several hundred years.
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> Hi folks,
>
> I will be in Chicago for a day job-related conference on May 22-23, and
> might stay for a couple of extra days. Is there anything clay-related and
> not-to-be-missed that I should know about?? Thanks for any tips.
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> Chris
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Greg Lamont on tue 1 apr 03
Hi Chris,
Lill Street Studios http://www.lillstreet.com/ is worth visiting. I
took my first pottery classes there in the mid-1970s.
Greg
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Date: Monday, March 31, 2003 2:16 PM
Subject: Chicago
>Hi folks,
>
>I will be in Chicago for a day job-related conference on May 22-23, and
>might stay for a couple of extra days. Is there anything clay-related
and
>not-to-be-missed that I should know about?? Thanks for any tips.
>
>Chris
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karen gringhuis on tue 1 apr 03
Jason hit the "best show in town" at the Art Institute
Asian galleries incl. a separate side gallery -
designed by Tadao Ando, the gallery itself has won
awards - including Shigaraki and Tamba pots. A few
20th Cent. US ceamics (NOT their long suit) near Rice
Wing and more 20th C. European in basement.
Don't miss the AIC's world class collection of French
Impressionist painting and the following periods. Also
excellent photography galleries in basement. By then,
the weather should be warm so plan lunch in the
interior open court by the fountain pool - the setting
is worth the wait.
An mentioned, Perimeter shows emminent clay artists
incl. some de-accessioned works which are interesting.
They show clay almost always regardless of the main
show. Marth Schneider Gallery, although mainly
photography, also still shows some emminent clay
artists incl. Cushing and Suzanne Stephenson. Both are
near Franklin and Superior and worth a stop.
For contemporary clay, Lill St. Gallery (773-477-6185)
has very good work - they are moving so phone first.
Terra Inconito in west suburban Oak Park also shows
functional clay. I think Steve Mickey from Oregon is
doing a weekend workshop at Terra Incognito just after
your conference. Steve was our teacher for some
fortunate years at Evanston Art Center and is one of
the BEST functional potters in the country. He simply
is not widely known. You may want to phone Dave Toan
at Terra and ask about the exact dates. If they are
also having a show of Steve's work, at least see the
show.
Other fun stuff - take a Wendella boat tour from the
base of the Wrigley Bldg. = great way to see the river
and out into the lake for a view of the skyline. Top
of Sears Tower isn't bad either - if it's still open.
Drinks at the 95th (restaurant) on top Hancock Bldg.
Restaurants - Vong's Thai Kitchen (make reservation),
Prego, Naniwa are great. Jazz - Jazz Showcase is one
of the best rooms in the country with major names -
$20 (?) cover, no minimum, the audience is VERY
SERIOUS about the music. Also Fri. nights at Gourmand
on South Dearborn St. (right in my bldg.). Blues -
Rosa's on Division (?) St. = divey, smokey, great and
reasonably safe. Pick up a Reader free newspaper for
the best nightlife guide - comes out on Thur.
If I can help overbook you amy more, write me off list
and just ask. Chicago is a great town so have a great
time!
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Saic1984@AOL.COM on thu 3 apr 03
Hello Chris,
I agree, lots to see at the Art Institute....(I work there)...but for contemporary clay I'd schedule a visit to Lill St. Studios and Gallery....about 15 minutes by "el" train from the "loop".
If you'd like a tour of the ceramic facilities at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and some free passes to the Museum, e-mail me off-list.
Andre
Snail Scott on wed 24 aug 05
This weekend I'm heading for Chicago, which
is terra incognita to me. I'd love some
tips about what's where, and how to get
around. I'll be taking the train ($20 each
way - whee!), so I'll be relying on public
transit once I'm there.
Any info will be gratefully received!
-Snail
Darnie Sizemore on wed 24 aug 05
Snail,
I happen to love the art museum and Navy Pier. I have
been told that the miracle mile has some excellent
shopping. And most of the people I know have stayed
downtown and walked to the venues.
Darnie
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> around. I'll be taking the train ($20 each
> way - whee!), so I'll be relying on public
> transit once I'm there.
>
> Any info will be gratefully received!
>
> -Snail
>
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Suzanne Wolfe on wed 24 aug 05
Hi Snail,
You have not left much time for yourself. But here goes. There are a
bunch of galleries on the Near North Side -- Zolla Lieberman, etc.
There is a Chicago gallery guide which you can pick up at any one of
the Near North Side or North Michigan Avenue galleries. Of course,
there is Lill Street, but that may be a bit out of the way for you.
Architectural ceramics in Chicago is amazing. After the great fire,
builders began sheathing structures with ceramic tile, because it
is "fireproof" (problem was, still, the wooden structure underneath).
So, the entire Wrigley Building is faced with tile, as is the Railway
Exchange Building (almost directly across from the Art Institute).
There are some great theater facades, but I can't remember exactly
where they are located (however, there is a great book by Sharon
Darling, long out of print, that gives the history and location of some
of these buildings-- sorry, cannot remember the exact title). Best of
all is the Reebie Brothers Warehouse, located at 2325 North Clark
Street (you need to take a bus or the elevated from downtown) --
Egyptian facade with pharohs, etc.
Re: the Art Institute -- there are a couple of things that I visit when
I go to Chicago that are housed there. They may or may not interest
you, but they are classics of historical ceramics; a couple of them are
sort of hidden and hard to find: a life-size Meissen porcelain animal
(goat) modelled by Kandler; the Sevres porcelain Londenderry vase.
Also -- a series of Meissen monkey band figures and the famous Meissen
centerpiece of the Swan Service (it used to be in a case right in the
center of a wide hallway gallery). Also, the Art Institute has a great
collection of armor, and a display of room miniatures.
Lucky you!
----- Original Message -----
From: Snail Scott
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 3:21 am
Subject: Chicago
> This weekend I'm heading for Chicago, which
> is terra incognita to me. I'd love some
> tips about what's where, and how to get
> around. I'll be taking the train ($20 each
> way - whee!), so I'll be relying on public
> transit once I'm there.
>
> Any info will be gratefully received!
>
> -Snail
>
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Jeanette Harris on wed 24 aug 05
>Snail,
>
>I happen to love the art museum and Navy Pier. I have
>been told that the miracle mile has some excellent
>shopping. And most of the people I know have stayed
>downtown and walked to the venues.
Check out the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Institute and Don't miss
the Field Museum! Allow at least one day for that one.
Also if you're a fan of architecture, head for the old Marshall
Fields store almost due south of there. It covers an entire city
block, has wonderful interiors and exteriors. Nearby buildings were
designed by Sullivan and others.
Along the river, there's the Wrigley building and the Tribune
building. The Tribune has stones set into it's outter walls that come
from all parts of the world. Check out
http://www.yelodog.com/index.html
Good maps.
--
Jeanette Harris
Poulsbo WA
Potter's Council member
Sue Cline on wed 24 aug 05
Snail - Chicago has excellent public transportation, as you probably already know.
Although not from Chicago, I frequently visit my son there. Try this link for transportation routes and schedules.
http://www.transitchicago.com/
You should absolutely not miss the Lill St. Gallery, which has relocated to Ravenswood, I believe. I could not find a current link with google, but I'm sure you could call for directions.
There also is the Terra Incognito gallery in Oak Park, which I have not visited, but I know they run good workshops etc. http://www.terraincognitostudios.com/
Museums abound. I love the Art Institute, and there are a couple of smaller museums on Michigan.
Enjoy.
Sue Cline
Cincinnati, Ohio
Potters' Council Member
-----Original Message-----
From: Darnie Sizemore
Sent: Aug 24, 2005 10:34 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Chicago
Snail,
I happen to love the art museum and Navy Pier. I have
been told that the miracle mile has some excellent
shopping. And most of the people I know have stayed
downtown and walked to the venues.
Darnie
--- Snail Scott wrote:
> This weekend I'm heading for Chicago, which
> is terra incognita to me. I'd love some
> tips about what's where, and how to get
> around. I'll be taking the train ($20 each
> way - whee!), so I'll be relying on public
> transit once I'm there.
>
> Any info will be gratefully received!
>
> -Snail
>
>
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Fabienne McMillan on wed 24 aug 05
My favorite when I go downtown -- I am in the burbs --
the Art Institute of Chicago; preview at
http://www.artic.edu/aic/ so you pick what you want to
see before you get there.
Fabienne
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> around. I'll be taking the train ($20 each
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> transit once I'm there.
>
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>
> -Snail
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Susan Stern on wed 24 aug 05
I've lived in Chicago my whole life and one of my very favorite things to do
is to take the architectural cruise down the Chicago River on a nice day.
It's really wonderful and ends up out into Lake Michigan for a bit too.
Make sure you go to Baccino's or Giordano's (same people - the partnership
split up and now there are two different companies making the same incredible
pizza).
If you'd like some quiet time, there's a wonderful planetarium that juts out
into the lake. They have wonderful shows with a truly unique projector onto
the curved ceiling so it really makes you feel like you're out among the stars.
Way cool. And outside is where you'll find the best view of the whole city
without being on a boat in the middle of the lake. It's a gorgeous area and
it overlooks the Shedd Aquarium, complete with whales. The Field Museum of
Natural History is in the same area.
If you narrow down what it is you'd like to do while you're there, it would
be easier to help you out.
Susie
Ron Wright on wed 24 aug 05
There are several ceramic art galleries on Fanklin St. just north of the
river in walking distance of the loop. The *Lillstreet Art Center *
4401 North Ravenswood 773.769.4226. Take the Brown line "L" north from
the Loop to the Irving Park Ave stop. It's a few blocks east of there.
Call them for better directions. Have a good time. Email me direct and I
will give you a phone number to call if you get locked up.
Ron Wright
ronald.wright@chicagopolice.org
(3 Dogs Pottery)
Snail Scott wrote:
>This weekend I'm heading for Chicago, which
>
>
Stephani Stephenson on thu 25 aug 05
The Field Museum of Natural History has astonishing collections of
pottery from different cultures.
Even if you are familiar with a particular culture or time period, they
have some of the finest examples.
I stumbled out of there after one full day... still hadn't managed to
take it all in... .
Stephani Stephenson
steph@revivaltileworks.com
http://www.revivaltileworks.com
karen gringhuis on thu 25 aug 05
Scott -
I second the boat tours on the river leaving from base
of the Wrigley Bldg. Delightful. From there one can
hike E to Navy Pier which is really tourist-trappy but
the view of the city is fantastic. Restaurants have
outdoor seating. Also second visiting Lill St. for
excellent ceramics in their gallery/shop.
For high end ceramics, Perimeter Gallery on Superior
St and also Martha Schneider Gallery on Franklin still
shows some tho is primarily photg. Reached by bus N.
bound on Dearborn or State, S bound on Clark St.
Surf to the Chicago city web site for weekend event
specifics. Concerts and dancing in Grant Pk are free.
For jazz, Jazz Showcase or Hothouse are good rooms.
(Avoid Green Dolphin St. Green Mill is out of the
way.) Houses of Blues is right down town on the
river.
Chicago streets are primarily a grid with numbers in
parallel blocks the same on every street. Buses demand
exact fares but you can buy a card.
MILLENIUM PARK!!! N. Michigan Ave & Randolph St. A
happening filled with public art (fantastic - you
gotta see the faces fountain) bought with PRIVATE
funds. (Chicago is nothing if not enterprising.)
Just across Mich Ave, the Chicago Cultural Center -
Tiffany glass and tile inlays. Great old bldg.
Urban hike from Millenium Pk S to Art Inst. - long on
Fr. Impressionist paintings, somewhat short on
ceramics i.e. some contemp. US on 1st floor, European
in basement but GREAT Asian pots in Asian gallery on
1st floor. Also Meso-Amer. across the hall. Some
Islamic and Renaissance (?) majolica near the armor.
Also great outdoor restaurant complete with fountain
and pool for pricey-but-worth-the-setting lunch.
Then hike further S thru Grant Park along the lake
edge - cement walks literally line the water's edge -
to Museum Campus incl. Field Museum (ethnic pots,
etc.), planetarium, and Shedd Aquarium. Lunch
alternative - hot dog wagon and sit by the lake.
Reasonably priced evening out - Athena restaurant
great outdoor huge patio seating in Greek Town,
reached by E/W city bus to Halsted St, then walk.
It's N of Van Buren and S of Monroe(?) i.e. small
area. Or a burger at Hackney's 700 block of S.
Dearborn St. in Printers Row. If you get there,
notice the tile on the Franklin Bldg. directly across
the st. (where I also live.)
B'fast Wishbone on Washington St. About the most
wonderful diverse menue in the world. Don't panic at
the wait - they play fair and it's usually short.
Have a Bloody Mary (quite spicey) meanwhile.
If you're shopping N. Mich. Ave. Magnificent Mile,
Water Tower Place restaurant Food Life is reasonable
and fun. Also the Nike and Apple stores are pretty
amazing. Apple also has sale/refurb'd/demo etc.
mdse. on the last weekend of the month which this is -
phone for details if you are a Mac person. If you're
not, the store might turn you into one!
Scott, you just can't go wrong in Chicago so ENJOY!
(But keep your wallet close and your wits about you at
night --all the areas recommended to you are quite
safe but it's still a Big City.)
Karen Gringhuis
KG Pottery
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Susan Fox Hirschmann on fri 26 aug 05
I would suggest the Architectural Boat tour on the Chicago River....it is
just fascinating!
However, I think it only operates thru about mid-end October.
Susan
Annandale, VA
Weiland, Jeff on fri 26 aug 05
If you want a great place to enjoy a meal, try Ed Debevics. It has the =
50's flavor mixed with a lot of "sassy" waiters and waitresses. You just =
have to see them dance to "YMCA" on top of the counters!! It is located =
in the River North district close to the art galleries, just a few =
blocks walk from Michigan Ave and all of the other shopping junk. Just =
to the east of the Water Tower is the Museum of Contemporary Art. =
Interesting stuff there.
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Rob on fri 26 aug 05
There used to be (maybe still is) an Ed Debevics in Milwuakee (the orginal,
I beleive). Their motto was "Ed Debevics - good food, fresh service".
Rob
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If you want a great place to enjoy a meal, try Ed Debevics. It has the 50's
flavor mixed with a lot of "sassy" waiters and waitresses. You just have to
see them dance to "YMCA" on top of the counters!! It is located in the River
North district close to the art galleries, just a few blocks walk from
Michigan Ave and all of the other shopping junk. Just to the east of the
Water Tower is the Museum of Contemporary Art. Interesting stuff there.
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marta matray on fri 7 apr 06
i am going to be in chicago for few days
with my son, visiting grad schools.
in my spare time (?) i would like to see
ceramics. if any of you could send me offlist
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i`d appreciate it.
thanks a lot,
marta
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Wayne Seidl on sat 8 apr 06
Walmart.
Go to Walmart. You will always see ceramics at Walmart, and that's a
guarantee. I know there is a Walmart in Chicago.
Oh, you meant GOOD ceramics?
By collectable artists and craftspeople?
Ceramics that make your soul sing
and ceramics that your mind tells your hands to reach for?
Never mind.
ROFL
Wayne
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Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 10:26 AM
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Subject: chicago
i am going to be in chicago for few days
with my son, visiting grad schools.
in my spare time (?) i would like to see
ceramics. if any of you could send me offlist
show suggestions, good gallery tips and such,
i`d appreciate it.
thanks a lot,
marta
send it to matraymarta@yahoo.com
karen gringhuis on tue 11 apr 06
Marta -
Lill St. Art Center is at Ravenswood and Montrose -
easily accessible by public transportation. Worth the
trip.
Downtown - Perimeter Gallery on Superior St. reps
Takaezu and other big names. Martha Schneider
Gallery, around the corner on Franklin, still shows a
few ceramics.
Art Institute is world class, particularly Fr.
Impressionist paintings. Some Amer. ceramics in
walkway near
Rice Wing entrance, more European ceramics in basement
dec. arts section. Courtyard Cafe is wonderful and
worth the wait for a table.
Mus. of Contemporary Art also has nice restaurant and
terrace.
Fun dining - Athena in Greek Town has huge outdoor
patio and
great menue especailly if sharing with friends.
ENJOY - Chicago's a great town! (I also live in
Chicago so if I can answer further qns, feel free to
write me back.)
Karen Gringhuis
KG Pottery
Box 607 Alfred NY 14802
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karen gringhuis on fri 23 mar 07
To Mari Anna (and Toni)
My husband and I have a loft in Printers Row in
downtown Chicago. We've lived in Highland Park,
Palatine and Evanston over the years. We LOVE city
living and would be happy to help anyone relocating to
Chicago.
Can also recommend a dynamite real estate agent - very
very good, straight talker who listens and pays attn
to you. Will tell you the ins and outs of various
neighborhoods, various bldgs etc. If considering a
condo, there are more things to be aware of than one
expects. (My husband is pres of our condo board -
somewhat by surprise, due to his presentation skills
and tatoos.)
Printers Row has lots of creative types - some bldgs
are live-work. Also academics from U of I and U of C
and the local Episcopal priest - makes the
conversations at sidewalk cafe in our bldg very
interesting. Also incl a city magnet school for math
and science (I think.)
Rather than bend your ear more, if we can help, please
write me directly. Or phone 607-587-9624
Karen Gringhuis
KG Pottery
Box 607 Alfred NY 14802
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Marilee Schumann on mon 15 aug 11
Hi
I'm going to be helping my sister (Faith Wilson, faithwilsonart.com)
with her booth at the American Craft Exposition at Evanston (that's
right, always the bridesmaid, never the bride) next week. Anybody from
Clayart going to be there? And also, does anyone know about any cool
clay places to visit in Chicago?
marilee
Sue Cline on mon 15 aug 11
Marilee -- The Lillstreet Art Center (on Ravenswood, I think) is a gallery =
and art instruction center; many individual artists in residence, lots of c=
lay. It's a comfortable-feeling place to visit.
And, if you can, get to Oak Park to the Terra Incognito studio and gallery =
-- fine stuff.
I'm sure there's more; these are my favorites.
Sue Cline
Cincinnati, OH
-----Original Message-----
>From: Marilee Schumann
>Sent: Aug 15, 2011 11:19 AM
>To: Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
>Subject: Chicago
>
>Hi
>I'm going to be helping my sister (Faith Wilson, faithwilsonart.com)
>with her booth at the American Craft Exposition at Evanston (that's
>right, always the bridesmaid, never the bride) next week. Anybody from
>Clayart going to be there? And also, does anyone know about any cool
>clay places to visit in Chicago?
>marilee
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