Art Institute of Chicago

Explore the history of portrait printmaking from Dürer to Close, inspired by Van Dyck's "Iconography."

The first exhibition dedicated to Van Gogh's three "Bedroom" paintings, exploring their making and meaning.

Photographs of Van Gogh's many residences offer a unique glimpse into his itinerant life.

Marc Chagall's masterwork returns after transatlantic journeys and a meeting with Pope Francis.

An exhibition featuring Zoe Leonard, Cindy Sherman, and Lorna Simpson, exploring themes of identity and personhood.

Explore Martin Puryear's inspirations, methods, and process through over 100 drawings, prints, and 12 sculptures.

Ursula von Rydingsvard's "Bronze Bowl with Lace" is a towering, delicate sculpture with intricate, illuminated lace.

Explore how 19th-century photography shaped Pictorialism, featuring Alfred Stieglitz and his circle.

Jules Guérin's monumental watercolors depict the 1909 Plan of Chicago and its vision for urban change.

An exhibition of Japanese fan prints depicting kabuki actors, beauties, and landscapes.

Explore Degas's fascination with the figure in motion, featuring works from the Art Institute's collection and loans.

Examines early printmakers' responses to Classical antiquity through Dionysos, combining ancient sculpture and early prints.

Showcasing nearly 120 objects by illustrious and overlooked alumni of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

An intimate library exhibition exploring Frank Lloyd Wright's influence on early 20th-century Dutch avant-garde architecture through "Wendingen" magazine.

Mariko Mori's 1996 video 'Miko No Inori' explores spirituality through an extraterrestrial shaman in a dreamscape.

Explore the Art Institute's impressive collection of kesa, highlighting the range and intricate beauty of these Japanese Buddhist vestments.

Experience the spectacular 18th-century Neapolitan crèche, a rare and fine example, returning for the holiday season.

Deana Lawson's photographs explore black culture and individual identity in the first show of this series.

The beloved Holiday Thorne Rooms tradition returns, featuring a new Twelfth Night-themed room.

Explore the art and aesthetics of the Pushtimarg sect of Hinduism, featuring over 100 paintings of Krishna.

Architect David Adjaye selects African art, exploring connections between forms, histories, and his own work.

Visionary Chinese artists of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties explored new ways of depicting the world and imaginary realms.

Explore the Art Institute of Chicago's collection of artists' manuals, treatises, and publications acquired since 1879.

Witness live conservation of Francis Picabia's monumental abstract canvas "Edtaonisl" at the museum.

An exhibition on 19th- and 20th-century architectural trade catalogs, vital tools for design professionals.

David Hartt's films and photographs explore hybrid identities in Canada and Russia within a globalized world.

Reuniting Édouard Vuillard's two largest paintings, "First Fruits" and "Window Overlooking the Woods."

Charles Ray's film "Fashions" features artist Frances Stark modeling 100 outfits designed by Ray.

Explore the artistic collaboration between Whistler, Roussel, and their circle in late 19th-century London.