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Art Institute of Chicago
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Art Institute of Chicago (USA)
The Art Institute of Chicago is the second-largest art museum in the country, second only to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Known for its excellent collection and curatorial efforts, this institute-cum-museum is one of the major attractions of Chicago, especially among the art enthusiasts and students of art history. Its actual collection records nearly 300,000 artworks from different centuries and countries. The museum is open to the public since 1879 and in its current location since 1893. Along with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, it is one of the few remaining unified art institutions of USA.
History of Art Institute of Chicago
In 1866, a group of 35 artists founded the Chicago Academy of Design. In 2015, the Art Institute of Chicago museum witnessed the greatest donation ever made in art history. Two eminent collectors’ donation is a collection of world’s greatest post-war pop art ever assembled, with work of artists like Richard Prince, Cindy Sherman, Roy Lichtenstein and many more named.
Collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Among the greatest Art Institute of Chicago, exhibits are Pablo Picasso’s The Old Guitarist, Grant Wood’s American Gothic and Georges Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. Other than these, the different categories of Art Institute of Chicago artworks are modern and contemporary (Picasso, Henry Matisse), Impressionist and Post-Impressionist (Claude Monet, Georges Seurat), Renaissance art and a whole range of Asia, African, American and European artworks. Art Institute of Chicago paintings, drawings, photography and textile collections are no less than the original paintings. All of them display exemplary original handiwork and reflects a centuries-old culture of every continent.
The Art Institute of Chicago Events
Various events are organized at the Art Institute of Chicago from time to time for the engagement of the visitors and to keep them entertained. The Art’s Studio is one of the best Art Institute of Chicago events which is conducted for families with children of all ages. Entry to Art’s Studio is free of cost. Another mesmerizing event is the Gallery Talk: Modern Wing Highlights which is like a guided tour of the gallery containing modern masterpieces. Far North Community Associates: The MacLean Collection involves the tour of MacLean collection of antique maps and Asian art. Another enchanting show is the Express Talk: Adorning the Medieval House in which one gets to see the secular and courtly art which tells how works of art provided the base for performing social life. Â
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Is the Art Institute of Chicago open on weekends?
Yes, the Art Institute of Chicago is open on weekends from 10:30am to 5pm.
Are cameras allowed inside Art Institute of Chicago?
Camera and videography is usually allowed inside the museum. However, there might be special cases where restrictions apply. Keep an eye out for instructions.
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