The Art Institute of Chicago was founded as both a museum and school for the fine arts in 1879, a critical era in the history of Chicago as civic energies were devoted to rebuilding the metropolis that …

Aug 30, 2025 · Collection Installation New Gallery for the Arts of Korea Collection Installation A New View of 20th- and 21st-Century Architecture and Design Collection Installation Double Feature with …

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Wherever you are, whatever the time, our online resources are always here to connect you to our collection of art from around the world—whether you're seeking inspiration, community, or a little …

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Spanning five thousand years, the Art Institute’s collection includes the major artistic traditions as well as the contemporary arts of China.

The program’s chief motivating force was Arts & Architecture editor John Entenza, a champion of modernism who had all the right connections to attract some of architecture’s greatest talents, such …

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Inspired by recently published research in optical and color theory, Georges Seurat distinguished his art from what the Impressionists considered a more intuitive painting approach by developing his own …

Many women played pivotal roles in the Arts and Crafts movement, and this highlights tour features a number of these female artists, designers, and craftspeople who were key figures in and were …