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The list of visitors includes artists, performers, a scientist, and the odd monkey or two.

As you savor the froth and complexity of your matcha tea, take a moment to learn about its fascinating history.

Get to know more about Matisse’s celebrated artist’s book and the paper cut-out technique that reinvigorated his late career.

The close and contemplative examination of textiles associated with grief and remembrance unspool complex personal and cultural narratives connecting the past, present, and future.

When large scroll paintings were ceremonially hung to honor Buddha’s passing, monks and other devotees often broke down in tears.

Some famous and beautiful Dutch and Flemish paintings tell interesting stores from the other side.

An exciting project is underway to imagine a new hand for our remarkable large stone Maitreya, involving robot technology, Carrera marble, and an international roster of scholars.

A student job in college led to fundraising at the Art Institute, where she’s spent the past 11 years building lasting relationships with donors and partner organizations.

A world traveler, Nora has always been most at home in Chicago, where she works to deepen ties between the city and the museum.

Sam Ramos finds rich connections between the work of visual artist Kerry James Marshall and the music of Childish Gambino.

A series of fortunate events leads to insights about the tilt and gaze of a ancient portrait sculpture.

Preserving time-based media art is a ongoing collective practice.

It took several baths and lots of TLC—all in keeping with the principle of reversibility—to get these rabbits ready for the public eye.

The prolific Rembrandt created over 80 self-images over his lifetime.

They were the beautiful people of Edo-period Japan, the courtesans, geisha, and actors depicted in the ukiyo-e paintings of the 17th through 19th century.