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Details painted on this coffin and modern-day imaging of the remains inside give us insight into the life and afterlife of Pa-ankh-en-amun, a doorkeeper in the sacred temple of the god Amun.

A spectacular landscape in light, the Hartwell Memorial Window represents a legacy of innovation and collaboration, from its original creation at Tiffany Studios to its conservation and installation at the Art Institute.

This eye-catching mask, created in the Kuba Kingdom in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with both local and imported materials, opens a window onto indigenous ritual practices as well as other forms of trade and cultural exchange between Africa and Europe. 

Explore the history and influence of Allie Pettway’s striking geometric quilt, a continued source of inspiration for artists.

Joseph Yoakum's skill as a draftsman and a dramatic storyteller is revealed in this examination of his drawings of the Grand Coulee Dam.

Discover how multidisciplinary artist Emma Amos questioned perceptions of race through experimental printmaking techniques.

Known for their distinctive spouts, Moche vessels include the only surviving examples of portraiture from the ancient Andes.

Two collages—among the earliest and latest artworks by Ray Johnson in the William S. Wilson Collection—offer insights into the inspired and art-filled friendship of Johnson and Wilson, which lasted nearly 40 years. 

Learn about Kertész's first major exhibition, held only a year and a half after he arrived in Paris.

In 1890 this small funerary figure from the tomb of a priest named Horudja became the first ancient Egyptian object to enter the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Meet German sculptor Anne-Marie Merkel, one of many artists and intellectuals that Kertész photographed.

With this self-portrait, André Kertész declared himself a cosmopolitan artist. He appears surrounded by objects that refer to both his birthplace of Hungary and his new home in Paris.

Delve into the story of Young Woman at an Open Half-Door, a captivating painting that raises questions of authorship and inspires art historical debate.

This 1914 map of the London transit system was no mere navigation tool but rather a playful scene full of jokes, puns, and all sorts of delightful fun.