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An overview of Ray Johnson holdings in the Art Institute collections and related resources
Overview of Gelbin holdings in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, and related resources.
Surrealists were fascinated by dreams, desire, magic, sexuality, and the revolutionary power of artworks to transform how we understand the world. Learn more with this tour of our internationally renowned collection of Surrealist art.
Latin America spans two continents and comprises a multitude of cultures, while its arts span millennia and represent a world of artistic styles.
Communicating new perspectives, questioning the status quo, speaking out about beliefs, and inspiring others to take action—art and activism often share some of the same underlying motivations.
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.
Sometimes art unexpectedly results from our desire to refine and organize information.
Exhibition curators Caitlin Haskell and Jordan Carter introduce artist Ray Johnson and dive into his unique and boundary-pushing practice.
An engaging and scholarly introduction to “New York’s most famous unknown artist”
This engaging volume describes the creation and restoration of the extraordinary large-scale drawing The Temptation of Saint Anthony—a work by late 19th-century Belgian artist James Ensor (1860–1949)—on the occasion of its first public showing in more tha
Explore The Return of Odysseus (Homage to Pinturicchio and Benin) by artist Romare Bearden. Engage in slow looking, learn about Bearden and his work, and get new ideas for your own art making.
Engage with Untitled (Hôtel de la Duchesse-Anne) by artist Joseph Cornell. Engage in slow looking, learn about Cornell and his work, and get new ideas for your own art making.
Conéctate con Sin título (Hôtel de la Duchesse-Anne) del artista Joseph Cornell. Observa lentamente, aprende sobre Cornell y su obra, y obtén nuevas ideas para tus propias creaciones artísticas.
Explora El retorno de Odiseo (Homenaje a Pinturicchio y Benin) del artista Romare Bearden. Observa lentamente, aprende sobre Bearden y su obra, y obtén nuevas ideas para tu propia creación artística.
