Art Institute lions to be removed temporarily for cleaning
On Tuesday of next week, the bronze lions will be removed from their plinths at the Michigan Avenue entrance to the esteemed art museum for conservation treatment.
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Art Institute lions to be removed temporarily for conservation work
On Tuesday of next week, the bronze lions will be removed from their plinths at the Michigan Avenue entrance to the esteemed art museum for conservation treatment.
Bank of America cardholders can enjoy free admission to 8 Chicagoland museums
This weekend, Bank of America cardholders can visit eight of the city's museums and cultural institutions as part of their 'Museums on Us' program.
Art Institute's 'A Sunday On La Grande Jatte' Reinstalled And Reframed
Advance ticket purchase and proof of vaccination is required for admission to the Art Institute.
Seurat's 'A Sunday On La Grande Jatte' To Be Displayed And Reframed Thursday At The Art Institute
"A Sunday on La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat is being re-hung, this time in a new frame and in a refreshed gallery space.
Art Institute's 'A Sunday On La Grande Jatte' To Be Displayed Reframed On Jan. 27
Seurat painted the iconic artwork in 1886 and it's been at the Art Institute for 98 years.
Seurat's 'A Sunday Afternoon On The Island Of La Grande Jatte' Set To Return To Display At Art Institute With New Frame
It's one of the most recognizable paintings of all time – Georges Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte." The painting is now being restored and reframed.
Art Institute Of Chicago Workers Rally To Form Union
Workers at the Art Institute and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago are pushing to form a union.
Art Institute Of Chicago Now Requires Masks For All Visitors, Vaccinated Or Not
The Art Institute of Chicago is now requiring all visitors to wear a mask the whole time they're visiting, even if they are vaccinated.
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In accordance new statewide restrictions issued Tuesday by Gov. JB Pritzker to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic, all of Chicago's major museums have announced that they have closed or soon will.
Art Institute To Reopen Thursday July 30, Field Museum Reopening To Members This Friday
The Art Institute of Chicago announced Wednesday that it will reopen to the public on Thursday, July 30, offering free admission for Illinois residents through Monday, Aug. 3.
Art Institute Lion Vandalized; Woman In Custody
One of the iconic Art Institute lions was vandalized with spray paint.
Phase 4 Reopening Restrictions; 'You Can't Just Show Up Anymore'
"It's been a difficult time for all of us, but we are really looking forward to be able to reopen."
2 Men Stole Mask Off Iconic Lion Statue, Art Institute Security Reports
Less than a day after the iconic lions at the Art Institute got masks, a mask was stolen.
Art Institute Acquires Rare Tiffany Landscape Window
"Landscape windows are rare within the overall production of Tiffany Studios, and the opportunity to acquire such a superlative example of Tiffany glass is one that will likely never be repeated."
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The Meaningful And Macabre Works Of Chicago Painter Ivan Albright
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'Arts In The Dark' Parade In The Loop Celebrates Local Artists
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Art Institute Delays Native American Exhibit Amid Concerns
"If someone dug up your great-grandmother's grave and pulled out a wedding ring or something that had been buried with her, would you feel comfortable having that item on display?"
Concerns Over 500 Plus Crime Incidents Around The Art Institute
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Man Bites Off Part Of Another Man's Ear Near Art Institute
A man had part of his ear bitten off Thursday morning in a bizarre attack across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago.
Art Institute Of Chicago To Recreate Opening Day Photo For 125th Anniversary
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Former President Barack Obama drops by Presidential Center construction site
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Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
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Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
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