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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the acclaimed painter, sculptor, and printmaker with a rare look at his deeply personal portraiture.
The prolific Rembrandt created over 80 self-images over his lifetime.
González-Torres referred to this series of untitled works in the 1980s as “internal self-portraits.”
Butler’s quilts bring new life—and beautiful vibrancy—to the subjects of archival photographs.
This expressive reinterpretation of an official White House photograph cultivates a sense of familiarity and closeness with its famous subject.
Gentle eyes, a wise, ambiguous smile, and carefully rendered features distinguish this powerful and intimate portrait in charcoal.
Our staff has compiled eleven good cinematic reasons to not get up off that couch.
The artist discusses his connections to the Art Institute, the variety and specificity of drawing mediums, and why “humor isn’t a laughing matter.”
Curator Liz Siegel explores how daguerreotypes provided everyday people with a way to capture treasured images of their loved ones.
The curators behind two exhibitions of works from an unparalleled private collection share their must-see picks.
The relationship between artist and model is often personal and complex—and it can add depth and power to a work of art.
Throughout 2021, a truly cross-departmental team aspired to inform and uplift, to entertain and engage—take a look at our efforts.
Looking deeper into a painting can reveal more mysteries than it solves.
A photograph brought into a home brings two strangers together—and inspires another photograph.
Discover the artists who have and continue to inspire Bisa Butler—not only because of their work and distinct vision but due to their unrelenting perseverance and passion.
Since its invention in the 19th century, photography has both engaged with and changed the world.
This intimately scaled postcard print shows how creative cropping and positioning turn a publicity shot into an art object.
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