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Art DestinationsChicago, IllinoisLet’s begin by stating that when Chicago is Googled as an art destination, there are a whopping 1,700,000 results from which to choose—almost unbelievable! That being said, there are many, many destinations – something for every taste in every possible discipline. Chicago is surpassed only by NYC as an art destination, and a few venues/events are highlighted below. To quote several sources, “Art is everywhere in Chicago!” But, The Art Institute of Chicago must rank very near the top of the list because of the permanent collections and special exhibits they offer. Originated in 1879, The Art Institute has over 300,000 pieces or art, including large selections of American works by artists such as Alfred Stieglitz and significant groups of work by Frederic Remington and George Inness. This gallery is considered by many as “one of the places you should take your kids before they grow up” and makes a great family outing, so allow lots of time. Visit http://www.artic.edu/aic/exhibitions/ for current exhibitions. 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603-6404; 312-443-3600. Located at the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus, the David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art houses a permanent collection of over 10,000 objects, spans Western and Eastern civilizations and ranges from classical antiquity to the present day. Magnificent treasures abound from ancient Greek vases to Old Master paintings to Frank Lloyd Wright furniture to sculptures by Rodin, Henry Moore, and Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt. On view through Sept. 16 is Living Modern: German and Austrian Art and Design, 1890-1933. 5550 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60637; 773-702-0200. Visit www.smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Artropolis is a citywide celebration of arts, antiques and culture with Art Chicago as its centerpiece. Art Chicago, an annual contemporary and modern art fair, is held at the renowned Merchandise Mart and is scheduled for April 25-28 in 2008. Visit www.artchicago.com. Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art to see the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. One of the nation’s largest facilities devoted to the work of living artists, the MCA is the best place in Chicago to excite, challenge, and provide insight into the work and creative process of the most stimulating artists of our time. On view through Sept. 9 is Upon an Ether Sea: Water and Ship Imagery. 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago; 312-280-2660; www.mcachicago.org The Sears Tower, one of the wonders of the architectural world, and all the beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Oak Park are worth the trip to Chicago if they are all you have time to see. With magnificent structure, form and beauty, the Sears Tower is 1,450 feet tall with 110 stories and is located downtown at 233 South Wacker Drive. The Skydeck atop this tallest building in the Western Hemisphere provides a view of 50 to 60 miles. Oak Park is west of downtown near the intersection of Harlem and Chicago Avenue. Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet is a summer citywide exhibit that features over 100 globes designed by artists from around the world to create awareness and provoke discussion about potential solutions to global warming. Three of the 5’ diameter globes are located at the Sears Tower. Also featured are 200 mini-globes, some designed by celebrities, displayed around the city. Last but not least is the suggestion of visitation to one of the most ornate buildings anywhere in the world. Begun in 1912 and completed in 1953, it’s an extraordinarily beautiful place that in 1978 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. government. The Baha'i House of Worship is located at 100 Linden Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091; 847-853-2300.
Copyright ARTtalk Vol. 17 No. 9 — July 2007 |
