The Art Institute of Chicago
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Location:
Chicago, IL, 60603-6404
Phone:
(312) 443-3600
Mon - Wed:
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thurs - Fri:
10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat - Sun:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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The Modern Wing:



Now Open

Now on View:

Beyond Golden Clouds

Through September 27, 2009


Steve McQueen: Girls, Tricky

Through August 2, 2009


Myriad Visions of Wucius Wong

Through August 9, 2009


The Coming of a New Age: Meiji- and Taisho-Period Decorative Arts

Through August 9, 2009


Cy Twombly: The Natural World, Selected Works 2000-2007

Through September 13, 2009


Photography on Display: Modern Treasures
Through September 13, 2009


Modern and Contemporary Works on Paper
Through September 13, 2009


Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago

Through December 15, 2009


Picture Perfect: Art from Caldecott Award Books, 2006-2009

Through November 8, 2010


 

Upcoming Exhibitions:

A Case for Wine: From King Tut to Today
July 11–September 20, 2009

Zarina Bhimiji: Out of Blue
August 21-November 15, 2009

New Gallery Openings:

The Alsdorf Galleries of Indian, Southeast Asian, Himalayan, and Islamic Art

The Newly Installed Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Collection

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The Art Institute of Chicago FREE talk tonight @ 6: The Concept and Production of Mountain Lake Screen Tachi w/Kyoto-based minimalist sculptor Okura Jiro.

Source: www.artic.edu
Kyoto-based minimalist sculptor Okura Jiro shares the philosophy and inspiration behind his 1990 screen installation, Mountain Lake Screen Tachi, now on view in the special exhibition Beyond Golden Clouds. ...
Julie
Julie
Oh that sounds awesome....SO wish I could make it :(
Gardenia Hung

Gardenia Hung Greetings for Summer 2009! My name is Gardenia C. Hung. I have been a member of the Art Institute of Chicago while I learned to appreciate the fine arts... I am still a devoted fan of the visual arts and visit the Art Institute of Chicago whenever I can get to Michigan Avenue...

Ellen Petrosky Nasto

Ellen Petrosky Nasto Can anyone tell me if the AIC gets really crowded on Friday nights?

The Art Institute of Chicago
Hi Ellen,
Free summer evenings (Thurs & Fri) are always popular, but Friday is definitely less crowded than Thursday.
Ellen
Ellen
Thanks for the tip!
The Art Institute of Chicago
You bet!
Danny
Rosemary Fanti

Rosemary Fanti I am a true fan. Attended SAIC for 8 years as a child, when the school was below ground. And I am now all grown and a REAL artist! Thank you (and my parents) for the greatest gift: knowledge!

Ian Ives

Ian Ives Hey guys, I wanted extend an invitiation to a design contest you might be interested in - Royal Knights Clothing, the premier brand in high quality poker-themed clothing, is hosting a Shirt Design Contest - Winner gets a CASH PRIZE, as well their work mass-printed on the highest quality material and sold globally (great way to get you name out there!):

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Design must include any of the following:
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-GO WILD WITH SOME OF THESE IDEAS!
-Please restrain yourself to no more than 6 colors.
-Submit design as JPG, GIF or PNG file (maximum size 600 x 600 pixels – Image will be scaled on website to fit dimensions)

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The Art Institute of Chicago Explore the AIC with poets Stuart Dybek, Lisel Mueller & W.S. Di Piero with the Chicago Poetry Tour hosted by NPR's Scott Simon.

Source: www.poetryfoundation.org
Ankhesensonali
Ankhesensonali
Hi Hector. The Institute is directly east of Union Station--about 4 city blocks. A nice, straignt walk down Adams Street!
Paul
Paul
A closer Metra station, if you're coming from the south, is the Van Buren St. Station on the Electric Line. It's about 50 yards or so south of the museum. N.B. *do not* get off at "museum campus"--that's for the Field Museum, etc.
Ricardo Phillips
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Get an exclusive look at the Modern Wing's inaugural exhibition.
On July 15th, join other young Chicagoans for an exclusive party celebrating the launch of our event series, Unveiled, featuring the exhibition Cy Twombly: The Natural World. ...
Host:The Art Institute of Chicago
Time:6:30PM Wednesday, July 15th
Location:The Art Institute of Chicago
Glenn
Glenn
I'm there! Looking forward to it!
Jenny Dailey

Jenny Dailey I love this place. I try to go every time I get to Chicago.

Kate Todd

Kate Todd Had another great day at the Modern Wing with my kids while the crowd swelled at the Taste!

Kate

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Kyoto-based minimalist sculptor Okura Jiro shares the philosophy and inspiration behind his 1990 screen installation, Mountain Lake Screen Tachi, now on view in the special ex...
Host:The Art Institute of Chicago
Time:6:00PM Thursday, July 9th
Location:The Art Institute of Chicago - Fullerton Hall
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R Sylvia Tagert

R Sylvia Tagert Will have a chance to visit in person the week of July 12 - can't wait!

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The Art Institute of Chicago Ever wonder how Charles Ray's massive Hinoki was installed in the Modern Wing? Watch here:

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Charles Ray's Hinoki was the first and largest work of art to be installed inside the Modern Wing. Watch as it is placed in the contemporary galleries.
Stephanie
Stephanie
Where are they putting it? Hopefully not in the same room as the woman in the bathtub!
Richard
Richard
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Jennifer Riegelmann

Jennifer Riegelmann Ahhhhh, I miss just being able to walk to the 'tute' and wander around.