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Publications at the Art Institute of Chicago

For nearly one hundred years, the Publishing department has produced high-quality, impactful, and accessible publications that contribute to knowledge and engage readers of all kinds, empowering them to make meaningful connections with art and art history. Explore our range of print and digital titles, from popular collection publications to scholarly exhibition catalogues.

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    New and Notable
    On Loss and Absence: Textiles of Mourning and Survival

    This publication is the first to explore the role of textiles in helping humans across cultures negotiate loss and grief.
  • Kahlo Reynolds
    Recent Publication
    Frida Kahlo's Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds
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    Recent publication
    Paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago: Highlights of the Collection
  • Caillebotte digital cover
    Digital Publication
    Caillebotte Paintings and Drawings at the Art Institute of Chicago
  • NALSR digital cover
    Digital Publication
    Never a Lovely So Real: Photography and Film in Chicago, 1950–1980

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