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The Great Wave has not been on view in the Art Institute galleries for five years because, like all prints, it is susceptible to light damage and must rest a minimum of five years between showings to preserve its colors and vibrance.Don’t miss the rare chance to see this popular print—on view now through January 6, 2025. Please note that during busier times, a virtual line will be used for ...
Discover Art & Artists - The Art Institute of Chicago
Discover art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol & more in the Art Institute's collection spanning 5,000 years of creativity.
About Us - The Art Institute of Chicago
Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time. We are also a place of active learning for all—dedicated to investigation, innovation, education, and dialogue—continually aspiring to greater public service and civic engagement.
Exhibitions - The Art Institute of Chicago
6 天之前 · Oct 5, 2024–Apr 20, 2025. Exhibition. Mascon: A Massive Concentration of Black Interscalar Energy. Sep 26, 2024–Mar 30, 2025. Exhibition Closing Soon. Kabuki-Actor Portraits by Tōshūsai Sharaku. Jul 18–Oct 14, 2024. Exhibition. Screens: A Panafrica Film Series.
Visit Us Virtually - The Art Institute of Chicago
From personal reflections to scholarly discoveries, our various written offerings will keep you learning, thinking, and growing. Enjoy virtual visits to the galleries, go behind the scenes, and engage with art from anywhere with our virtual events, videos, and themed audio tours. Wherever you are, whatever the time, our online resources are ...
Exhibitions - The Art Institute of Chicago
2024年10月19日 · Class/Workshop Teen Open Studio. Just for teens, these open studio hours will be held on select Mondays this fall, offering art-making activities inspired by different exhibitions.
Collection Information - The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago was founded as both a museum and school for the fine arts in 1879. Since then, the permanent collection has grown from plaster casts to nearly 300,000 works of art in fields ranging from Chinese bronzes to contemporary design, from textiles to installation art. Adhering to our profession’s highest ethical standards and practices, we …
Mission and History - The Art Institute of Chicago
Mission. The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers.
What to See in an Hour - The Art Institute of Chicago
Grant Wood. One of the most famous American paintings of all time, this double portrait by Grant Wood debuted at the Art Institute in 1930, winning the artist a $300 prize and instant fame. Many people think the couple are a husband and wife, but Wood meant the …
Explore on Your Own - The Art Institute of Chicago
Make your family visit to the Art Institute a fun-filled adventure—fly through the galleries like a superhero; travel back, or forward, in time; or discover strange and wondrous beasts. Museum Floor Plan. The Art Institute offers almost a million square feet to explore. Use the museum floor plan to help navigate a course for your visit.