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Dec 16, 2010 · Welcome to the Art Institute of Chicago, home to a collection of art that spans centuries and the globe—and one of Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” US attractions of 2023. We look forward to your visit and invite you to explore our many exhibitions and to join us for one of our free daily tours. 111 S Michigan Ave.
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- Starry Night and the Astronauts, 1972. Alma Thomas.
- The Bedroom, 1889. Vincent van Gogh.
- Buddha Shakyamuni Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra), Chola period (c. 855-1279), about 12th century.
- Many Mansions, 1994. Kerry James Marshall.
Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time. We are also a place of active learning for all—dedicated to investigation, innovation, education, and dialogue—continually aspiring to greater public service and civic engagement.
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The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. It is based in the Art Institute of Chicago Building in Chicago 's Grant Park. Its collection, stewarded by 11 curatorial departments, includes works such as Georges Seurat 's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, Pablo Picasso 's The Old ...
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- 1.04 million (2022)
- 1879; in present location since 1893
Jan 22, 2024 · John Philip Simpson, The Captive Slave (Ira Aldridge), 1827. Photo : Courtesy the Art Institute of Chicago. It is likely that John Philip Simpson painted this portrait to curry support for the ...