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Food is a necessity and one of our greatest pleasures.

The Art Institute acquired its first work by a black artist—Henry Ossawa Tanner’s The Two Disciples at the Tomb—in 1906, the same year it was made.

In celebration of our longtime partner the Chicago Public Library and their 150 years of extraordinary service, we had eight museum staff members highlight artworks in the collection that tell unique stories about the people, culture, and artists of our city. We invite you to join this self-guided tour and experience these story-filled works in the museum—maybe it’s an occasion to create your own Chicago stories. 

Knowledgable, supportive, and fun, this longtime member of the Security team has a knack for building relationships and a passion for DEI.

For artists María Dávila and Eduardo Portillo, the world of each textile contains multitudes.

Looking deeper into a painting can reveal more mysteries than it solves.

Meet a few of the people—a friend, a printer, an art dealer, a romantic partner, and two children—who impacted the artist and his work.