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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 attractions of 2025. We look forward to your visit and invite you to explore our many exhibitions, join one of our free daily tours, or make your own tour of must-see works.
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A Landmark Exhibition of an Abstract Expressionist Icon

June 14–September 20, 2026
Member Previews: June 11–13

Immerse yourself in Willem de Kooning Drawing, the Art Institute’s first exhibition in more than 50 years devoted to the celebrated Abstract Expressionist, and discover an artist whose drawing practice redefined the possibilities of modern and contemporary art.

Tickets to this show are $7 in addition to general admission. Members never need tickets and get early access.

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    • Explore thousands of artworks in the museum’s collection—from our renowned icons to lesser-known works from every corner of the globe.

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    A black-and-white photograph shows a large abstract painting on an easel at center, with an adult wearing a hat and paint-splattered clothes standing at left, a small table with brushes and cans at far left, more canvases at right, and sketch sheets scattered on the floor at bottom. article An Introduction to Willem de Kooning

    Get ready for Willem de Kooning Drawing with this primer on the artist and his expansive drawing practice.
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    A young woman with long dark hair, Zahra Bahia, wears a striped shirt and stands, facing the viewer, before a display of three paintings of haystacks by Claude Monet. article Zahra Bahia, Director of Curatorial Administration, Painting and Sculpture of Europe
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    A detail of a stained glass window shows foliage: long, slender leaves in various shades of brilliant green.

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