There are a number of excellent Chicago art galleries for a large range of styles and subject matters. While you'd be hard pressed to visit all of the great Chicago galleries, but if you're in the area, here are a few that you may wish to consider checking out.Art Institute of Chicago
This is a cool place to start, serving like a fast review of all of the other art galleries in Chicago. This is the second largest art museum in the country at over one million square feet. While it's got a little of everything (American, European and Asian, antique and contemporary), it is perhaps best known for its in depth collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist pieces, including the works of Van Gogh, Monet and Gauguin. It is also the home to Grant Wood's icon American Gothic, as well as an extensive collection of African American art from all though this country's history.
Museum of Modern Art
All of its works were made after 1945, or otherwise cover a good range of types and styles, from late Surrealism to up to date Postmodernist pieces, from paintings and photographs to sculptures. It has featured many special exhibitions over time and tries to keep bringing in the newest pieces being produced, with a special emphasis on Chicago's own rich history. The inside has been represented as calm and contemplative by design reviewer Blair Kamin, fitting well with the up to date works.
National Veterans Art Museum
Another gallery tied to America's contemporary history, this was originally devoted to people who fought in Vietnam and now covers subsequent conflicts. Upon entering one sees 58,226 dog tags hanging from the ceiling, the "Above and Beyond Commemorative" piece, devoted to those who died in the Vietnam War. Conflict is naturally a repeating theme in these works, with exhibitions devoted to exploring the psychology of war and how non combatants, too , think about such issues. Its impending exhibition, "Overlooked/Looked Over" will explore the history of women in combat. Fittingly, admission to the museum is absolutely free to vets.
National Museum of Mexican Art
Perhaps the best of the Chicago art galleries for people who wish to explore another culture and its history. The sole Latino museum licensed 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 colonisation and the modern country, as well as the experience of Mexican American citizens. National Museum of Mexican Art features the Yollocalli Youth Museum for children and, each October, an annual exhibit devoted to the Day of the Dead.
Museum of Contemporary Photography
From Ansel Adams to the current day, here one can find examples of all of the great photography of the 20th and 21st centuries. The museum is very renowned for discovering many new and mid-career artists. Its Midwest Photographers Project has many portfolios of Midwestern photographers.
This is a cool place to start, serving like a fast review of all of the other art galleries in Chicago. This is the second largest art museum in the country at over one million square feet. While it's got a little of everything (American, European and Asian, antique and contemporary), it is perhaps best known for its in depth collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist pieces, including the works of Van Gogh, Monet and Gauguin. It is also the home to Grant Wood's icon American Gothic, as well as an extensive collection of African American art from all though this country's history.
Museum of Modern Art
All of its works were made after 1945, or otherwise cover a good range of types and styles, from late Surrealism to up to date Postmodernist pieces, from paintings and photographs to sculptures. It has featured many special exhibitions over time and tries to keep bringing in the newest pieces being produced, with a special emphasis on Chicago's own rich history. The inside has been represented as calm and contemplative by design reviewer Blair Kamin, fitting well with the up to date works.
National Veterans Art Museum
Another gallery tied to America's contemporary history, this was originally devoted to people who fought in Vietnam and now covers subsequent conflicts. Upon entering one sees 58,226 dog tags hanging from the ceiling, the "Above and Beyond Commemorative" piece, devoted to those who died in the Vietnam War. Conflict is naturally a repeating theme in these works, with exhibitions devoted to exploring the psychology of war and how non combatants, too , think about such issues. Its impending exhibition, "Overlooked/Looked Over" will explore the history of women in combat. Fittingly, admission to the museum is absolutely free to vets.
National Museum of Mexican Art
Perhaps the best of the Chicago art galleries for people who wish to explore another culture and its history. The sole Latino museum licensed 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 colonisation and the modern country, as well as the experience of Mexican American citizens. National Museum of Mexican Art features the Yollocalli Youth Museum for children and, each October, an annual exhibit devoted to the Day of the Dead.
Museum of Contemporary Photography
From Ansel Adams to the current day, here one can find examples of all of the great photography of the 20th and 21st centuries. The museum is very renowned for discovering many new and mid-career artists. Its Midwest Photographers Project has many portfolios of Midwestern photographers.
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Helen Georgette has been interested in Chicago art galleries for many years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications. For more information about please visit her site.
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