There are a bunch of wonderful art galleries in Chicago for a large range of styles and subject matters. While you would be pressed to visit all the great Chicago galleries, but if you're in the area, here are one or two that you may want to consider checking out.Art Institute of Chicago
This is a great place to start, serving like a fast review of all of the other art galleries in Chicago. This is the second biggest art museum in the country at over 1,000,000 sq. feet. While it's got a little of everything (American, EU and Asian, antique and modern), it is probably best known for its intensive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist pieces, including the works of Van Gogh, Monet and Gauguin. It's also the home to Grant Wood's icon American Gothic, as well as an intensive collection of African American art from through this country's history.
Museum of Modern Art
All of its works were made after 1945, or otherwise cover a large range of types and styles, from late Surrealism to current Postmodernist pieces, from paintings and pictures to sculptures. It has featured many special exhibitions over the years and tries to keep bringing in the latest pieces being produced, with a special stress on Chicago's own rich history. The interior has been portrayed as serene and reflective by architecture reviewer Blair Kamin, fitting well with the modern works.
National Veterans Art Museum
Another gallery tied to America's up to date history, this was originally devoted to those who fought in Vietnam and now covers successive conflicts. Upon entering one sees 58,226 dog tags hanging from the ceiling, the "Above and Beyond Commemorative" piece, dedicated to those who died in the Vietnam War. Conflict is naturally a recurring theme in these works, with exhibitions dedicated to exploring the psychology of war and how non combatants, also , think about issues like this. Its upcoming exhibition, "Overlooked/Looked Over" will explore the history of girls in combat. Fittingly, entrance to the museum is totally free to veterans.
National Museum of Mexican Art
Perhaps the best of the Chicago art galleries for folks who would like to explore another culture and its history. The sole Latino museum accredited by the American Association of Museums, its stated objective is to display Mexican culture sin fronteras (without borders). Works explore Mexican culture from the days of the Aztec Empire to colonization and the modern nation, as well as the experience of Mexican Americans. National Museum of Mexican Art features the Yollocalli Youth Museum for kids and, every October, an annual exhibit devoted to the Day of the Dead.
Museum of Contemporary Photography
From Ansel Adams to the present day, here one can find examples of all of the great photography of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is especially renowned for discovering many new and mid-career artists. Its Midwest Photographers Project has many portfolios of photographers from the Midwest.
This is a great place to start, serving like a fast review of all of the other art galleries in Chicago. This is the second biggest art museum in the country at over 1,000,000 sq. feet. While it's got a little of everything (American, EU and Asian, antique and modern), it is probably best known for its intensive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist pieces, including the works of Van Gogh, Monet and Gauguin. It's also the home to Grant Wood's icon American Gothic, as well as an intensive collection of African American art from through this country's history.
Museum of Modern Art
All of its works were made after 1945, or otherwise cover a large range of types and styles, from late Surrealism to current Postmodernist pieces, from paintings and pictures to sculptures. It has featured many special exhibitions over the years and tries to keep bringing in the latest pieces being produced, with a special stress on Chicago's own rich history. The interior has been portrayed as serene and reflective by architecture reviewer Blair Kamin, fitting well with the modern works.
National Veterans Art Museum
Another gallery tied to America's up to date history, this was originally devoted to those who fought in Vietnam and now covers successive conflicts. Upon entering one sees 58,226 dog tags hanging from the ceiling, the "Above and Beyond Commemorative" piece, dedicated to those who died in the Vietnam War. Conflict is naturally a recurring theme in these works, with exhibitions dedicated to exploring the psychology of war and how non combatants, also , think about issues like this. Its upcoming exhibition, "Overlooked/Looked Over" will explore the history of girls in combat. Fittingly, entrance to the museum is totally free to veterans.
National Museum of Mexican Art
Perhaps the best of the Chicago art galleries for folks who would like to explore another culture and its history. The sole Latino museum accredited by the American Association of Museums, its stated objective is to display Mexican culture sin fronteras (without borders). Works explore Mexican culture from the days of the Aztec Empire to colonization and the modern nation, as well as the experience of Mexican Americans. National Museum of Mexican Art features the Yollocalli Youth Museum for kids and, every October, an annual exhibit devoted to the Day of the Dead.
Museum of Contemporary Photography
From Ansel Adams to the present day, here one can find examples of all of the great photography of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is especially renowned for discovering many new and mid-career artists. Its Midwest Photographers Project has many portfolios of photographers from the Midwest.
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Helen Georgette has had a long interest in Chicago art galleries for many years. The author has written editorial pieces and op-eds for many internet publications. To find additional information about please visit Georgette's site.
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