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Curator Elizabeth Siegel peers into the mirror that modern photographers revealed when they pointed their cameras at the circus.
One year after stating our commitment to racial justice and equity, president and director James Rondeau reaffirms this commitment, shares the steps the Art Institute of Chicago has taken, and looks to the necessary and critical work ahead.
With this iconic artwork returning to the Art Institute’s galleries on September 5, we’re taking a look at the facts behind the ever-fascinating work.
Get to know the always exacting, hospitality-minded people person behind the museum’s shopping and dining experiences.
Four staff members share works of art that fit in the palm of the hand and yet expand our sense of the world.
Staff members adopt five dogs from our collection that illustrate the bond between humans and their faithful furry companions.
Five felophiles on our staff share works by artists who share their love of cats.