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Exploring the Art Scene of Chicago

  • December 13, 2023
  • Jules

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You might have noticed the varied art scene as individuals living in Chicago. Chicago offers you a chance to view human creativity via galleries, museums, or public arts. Whether you intend to tour Chicago or need recommendations, this article explores the various artistic scenery of Chicago.

Art Galleries

You can find art galleries in several districts like: 

Wicker Park/Bucktown

Here is a haven for outliers and young artists, which has become a cutting-edge art in the city. In the Intuit, the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, you can find exciting folk art, like pieces from Henry Danger and a mixed-media window display by Monique Meloche.

West Loop

Famous for its โ€œrestaurant row,โ€ the galleries are placed amongst industrial buildings, which gives them an exclusive and edgy vibe.

River North

You can find several galleries here. Visitors can partake in an open house and art crawl every first Thursday of the month.

Museums

You can explore Chicago’s museums and enjoy the journey of creativity, history, science, culture, and innovation. Here are some of them:

Chicago’s Art Institute 

This is an essential landmark in the city, especially among visitors and locals. It has an extensive collection spanning continents and centuries while offering rich artistic expressions from ancient times to contemporaries. 

Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art 

At the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, you can find several artistic evolutions and contemporary issues that range from entrenched to emerging artists. 

Public Art

Walking down the streets of Chicago allows one to see different forms, from murals to sculptures. These arts represent the city. Let’s find out some places where you can admire public art:

Parks

A walk around the several parks in Chicago pre-set the opportunity to immerse yourself in intriguing art pieces, fountains, and status. You can find โ€˜The Beanโ€™ by Anish Kapoor at the Millennium Park. A mind-bending Cloud Gate sculpture inspired by an interactive Crown Fountain and Greek Peristyle. You can also find out about several public arts.

Neighborhoods

You can find several public art pieces for historical figures, traditions, cultural icons, and specific cultures. Lincoln Park, for instance, houses the Eagle Column at the corner of Sheffield and Sheffield. Also, you can find the Space Junction of Energy at the Brown Line Stop and Belmont Red.

The Loop

At the Loop, you can find splendid public art collections spanning several blocks. 

Art festivals

If you love art festivals, then Chicago is the right place. Here are some of the art festivals you can immerse yourself in:

Millennium Art Festival

At this festival, you can interact with artists and see unique, spectacular, hand-made pieces from different parts of the country. There are also various activities that you can enjoy at the fest.

Printerโ€™s Row Art Fest

The Printerโ€™s Row Art Festival turns the street into an energetic gallery where artisans display their treasures. You can immerse yourself in the beauty of the creation process of these arts.

Endnote

You can find art everywhere in Chicago. From street corners to public squares and museums, Chicago is a living art exhibition waiting for you to explore. 

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