The Art Institute of Chicago

COMING SOON—“Georgia O’Keeffe: ‘My New Yorks’” Don’t miss the first exhibition to examine Georgia O’Keeffe’s dazzling Manhattan cityscapes. See her New York in our Chicago—only at the Art Institute—opening June 2. Buy tickets at the link in our bio.

Are these all "real" artworks on display in our galleries? Or are the real ones kept somewhere else? Learn the answer in the first of a new series responding to FAQs at the Art Institute. (Link in bio)

"Four Chicago Artists" illuminates the unique qualities that linked Theodore Halkin, Evelyn Statsinger, Barbara Rossi, and Christina Ramberg: a commitment to personal authenticity, a curiosity about the world, and a knack for inventing imaginative compositions inspired by Chicago culture. Learn more about this show at the link in our bio.

“Grrr and Brrr… Up and Attem… Frankie and Johnnie…”? In 1927, The Chicagoan magazine received "a deluge of correspondence" when they asked readers to suggest names for the Art Institute lions. Suggestions included "Pitter and Patter" and "Hans and Fritz" among others. The tongue-in-cheek contest ignored, perhaps willfully, that our beloved lions were already named by their sculptor, Edward Kemeys. The lion on the north pedestal is “on the prowl,” the south lion “in an attitude of defiance.” 🦁

After World War I, a striking new visual language emerged in photography. Explore the experimental works and energetic dialogues that emerged in the exchange among these artists—in the exhibition "Foreign Exchange: Photography between Chicago, Japan, and Germany, 1920–1960." Learn more at the link in our bio.

Georgia O’Keeffe said: “One can’t paint New York as it is, but rather as it is felt.”    In “Georgia O’Keeffe: ‘My New Yorks,’” explore dazzling, atmospheric cityscapes from a time of dramatic transformation—both for the young artist and Manhattan itself.    See Georgia O’Keeffe’s New York in our Chicago. Buy tickets at the link in our bio.

In this captivating double portrait, the fashionable Maistre sisters appear in complementary flowing muslin gowns and delicate gold jewelry. Ninette, in black, wraps her arm delicately yet protectively around her sister Suzette’s waist as both look out toward the viewer. Originally a star pupil of Jacques-Louis David, the artist Antoine-Jean Gros became one of the leading painters of France during Napoleon’s reign. Here he created the visual sensation of a gentle breeze by animating the sitters’ gauze-like draperies and chestnut curls. Dense foliage, at times blending in with the curls, frames the pair and opens onto a gleaming landscape background. See "Portrait of the Maistre Sisters" (1796) on view in Gallery 219.

NOW OPEN—"Ellsworth Kelly: Spectrum Colors Arranged by Chance" The breakthrough of the Spectrum Colors series would lead to some of Ellsworth Kelly’s best-known works. In these pivotal early collages, the artist discovered unexpected color combinations, producing overall compositions not determined by the artist himself. This exhibition brings together, for the first time, the full series of Spectrum Colors collages along with the iconic 1953 painting the works inspired. Learn more at the link in our bio.

Today marks the first day of summer here in Chicago! ☀️ Enjoy summery works we took a shine to from across the museum's collection.

🏁 Win tickets to the @NASCARChicago Street Race 🏎️ and the Art Institute of Chicago! 🎨 Don’t miss two of the biggest events this summer. We’re giving away four tickets for reserved seating at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race (July 6–7) + four tickets to see the special exhibition “Georgia O’Keeffe: ‘My New Yorks’” at the Art Institute. Tag a friend in the comments below for a chance to win! Comments must be received by June 23 to qualify. (See the link in our bio for rules and terms.)

Happy #Juneteenth ! Join us in exploring the profound and distinct contributions of Black people to the history of art and our country. Find a Highlights feature at the link in our bio.

New York’s 1980s East Village scene in which David Wojnarowicz thrived produced a number of artists who went on to broader recognition, including Keith Haring, Jenny Holzer, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Wojnarowicz's earliest works were often fleeting and informal, fusing punk aesthetics, a keen awareness of a richly diverse street culture, and a committed sense of political activism. Also a gifted writer, the artist is now widely recognized for the strength of his artistic expression both in the visual arts and with the written word. Wojnarowicz died of AIDS-related illness in 1992 at the age of 38. See two works by #DavidWojnarowicz now on view at the Art Institute.