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Monet and Chicago exhibit now open at the Art Institute
Monet and Chicago at the Art Institute of Chicago Sept. 5, 2020 – Jan. 18, 2021 Buy tickets The Art Institute of Chicago has long…
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Inside the MCA’s ground-breaking exhibit — Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago
Chicago is a city filled with an expansive art and design history. In a new exhibition titled Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago, the internationally acclaimed fashion…
Museums
10 must-see Chicago museum exhibits this March
The City of Chicago and the State of Illinois have placed restrictions on many events and businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strongly…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Family, Museums, Sponsored
Discover the Art Institute of Chicago
Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s great art museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places,…
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Warhol in Chicago: 7 spots for pop art cocktails, immersive experiences, and more
The blockbuster Andy Warhol exhibit has landed in Chicago, and the whole city is getting in on the celebration of one of the world’s most…
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Experience the inaugural Black Fine Art Month in Chicago
The inaugural Black Fine Art Month kicks off in Chicago this October. The month, a global celebration of the Black art aesthetic and tradition, will…
Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment
24 hours in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood
Note: Hours and availability might be subject to change due to COVID-19, so make sure to check with restaurants and attractions before heading out. History…
Festivals & special events, Museums & art
Chicago museums open late for after-hours events
Update: Many Chicago museums have changed or canceled upcoming events due to COVID-19. Contact individual museums for details. Chicago’s museums are packed with fascinating, immersive…
Free & cheap, Museums & art
Free museum days in Chicago
Experience Chicago’s award-winning museums, without spending a dime. Check out our ever-growing list of free museum days in 2021, plus some Chicago museums that are…
Museums & art, Tours & attractions
Explore Chicago’s Museum Campus South
Seven of Chicago’s must-see museums, all in one breathtaking setting. Chicago’s Museum Campus South is one of the city’s most vibrant cultural areas, home to…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events, Museums & art
5 must-see art & architecture events in Chicago
Chicago has a long legacy of influential art and architecture. And the city celebrates its creative legacy in a big way every year. The calendar…
Itineraries, Museums & art
Chicago arts and culture weekend in the Loop
Take the ultimate Chicago culture trip to discover public art by the likes of Picasso and Chagall, art gallery districts exploding with fine art, incredible…
Museums & art
Public art in the Chicago Loop
Chicago is something of a public art mecca. Picasso, Chagall, Miro, Calder, Dubuffet — legendary artists ornament the Loop, making the city streets an urban…
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Public art in Chicago’s neighborhoods
Public art is practically around every corner in Chicago. Tour the city with your camera at the ready — in fact, don’t even bother putting…
Museums & art
Street art & murals in Chicago’s neighborhoods
Chicago is a living canvas — literally. Tens of thousands of square feet of murals make their home on bridges, buildings, train stations, and even…
Museums & art
Chicago art gallery districts
Chicago is an internationally recognized art and design hub, so it’s little surprise that you’ll find commercial art galleries here in abundance. A number of…
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