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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 2024. We look forward to your visit and invite you to explore our many exhibitions and to join us for one of our free daily tours.
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Hokusai Great Wave
On View through Jan 6

Catch The Great Wave

As a light-sensitive print, Hokusai’s masterpiece can only be on view for a short time every five years. Don’t miss the rare chance to see this iconic print in the Art Institute galleries this fall.


Please note that during busier times, a virtual line will be used for The Great Wave. Simply scan the QR code when you arrive at the gallery.

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    Artists Rufino Tamayo and María Izquierdo sought to create a truly modern Mexican art.
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    Painting shows a round table with a swirling tablecloth and a single candlestick with burning candle at center. The force of the swirling seems to be sending a set of blue plates into orbit overhead, where fruits swirl about and breaks open, dropping down their seeds. All around, large mosquitos swarm. Orange and yellowish colors dominate. article Remedios Varo’s Still Life Reviving (Naturaleza muerta resucitando)
    A close-up view of white marble stairs showing the risers, on which words in alternating red, yellow, orange, green, and blue appear against a black background. article The Synchronicities of History
    A detail of a stained glass window shows foliage: long, slender leaves in various shades of brilliant green.
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