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Oct 23, 2020 · Not only a monumental example of the neoclassical Beaux-Arts style, Cook County Hospital has an illustrious history: many medical advances took place here, including the development of the first blood bank in the U.S., and the hospital was long known as “Chicago's Ellis Island” for its devoted treatment of poor communities and immigrants to the city.
- Narcissa Niblack Thorne, Thorne Miniature Rooms, c. 1937–40 (Gallery 11) Upon entering the Art Institute from Michigan Avenue, it’s likely your eyes will immediately be drawn to the Women’s Board Grand Staircase.
- Takamura Kо̄un, Transom Panels from the Phoenix Pavilion, 1893 (Gallery 108) Look up or you’ll miss one of the most fascinating historical gems in the Arts of Asia galleries on the main floor, carved by a respected Buddhist sculptor.
- Tadao Ando, Ando Gallery, 1992 (Gallery 109) The gallery adjacent isn’t just a dimly lit oasis in the midst of a bustling museum; it is renowned architect Tadao Ando’s first American commission.
- Unknown Moche artist, Portrait Vessel of a Ruler, 100 BCE–500 CE (Gallery 136) In the nearby Arts of the Americas gallery is this stunning portrait vessel from Peru.
Welcome to the Art Institute of Chicago. Open today 10–11 members | 11–5 public. See all hours. The first hour of every day, 10–11 a.m., is reserved for member-only viewing. Welcome to the Art Institute of Chicago, home to a collection of art that spans centuries and the globe—and one of Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” US ...
Palma il Giovane (1546–1628), 1 painting : Artic Paolo Veneziano (before 1300 – ca 1360), 2 paintings : Artic Joseph Parker (1930–2009), 1 painting : Artic
The Arts Club was founded in 1916 and has occupied eight different sites. The present building was the first to be conceived exclusively for the Arts Club. It opened in 1997 and was designed by John Vinci of Vinci/Hamp Architects, Inc. The core of the design is a staircase by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The staircase was rescued from the former Arts Club interior at 109 E. Ontario prior to ...
M. T. W. T. F. S. 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 ...
Read and Reflect. From personal reflections to scholarly discoveries, our various written offerings will keep you learning, thinking, and growing. Watch and Listen. 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.
