Filled with enough cultural riches to satisfy every taste, Chicago is an arts lover’s paradise. Enjoy museums, live music, dance, and theatre in neighborhoods across the city. CULTURE SCENE CHICAGO BY ROSALIND CUMMINGS-YEATES ART EXPERIENCES One of the most respected art museums in the world, the Art Institute of Chicago is home to thousands of works of art, including one of the largest collections of French Impressionist paintings outside of Paris. Boasting one of the world’s most impressive contemporary art collections, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago presents cutting-edge exhibits and a wide range of programs, performances, and screenings. The largest permanent digital art projection in the world, Art on theMART illuminates video art across the facade of the massive Merchandise Mart building, located across the water from the Chicago Riverwalk . Explore 3,000 years of creativity at the National Museum of Mexican Art . Located in the heart of the Pilsen neighborhood, the museum showcases the depth of Mexican art, history, and culture through exhibits and programs. Absorb the living urban canvas of the Wabash Arts Corridor in the South Loop. The public art hub displays an ever-expanding collection of murals and installations. In April, EXPO CHICAGO hosts international contemporary art galleries at Navy Pier. In conjunction, EXPO ART WEEK features programming at museums, art galleries, and cultural institutions across the city. A global celebration of the Black fine art aesthetic, Black Fine Art Month presents exhibits, salon talks, and panel discussions in October at the DuSable Museum of African American History. THIS PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM: GRAHAM CHAPMAN; CLAYTON HAUCK; FACING PAGE: ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY National Museum of Mexican Art MUSEUMS As a cultural powerhouse, Chicago boasts more than 60 museums that examine everything from global heritages to archaeological treasures and literary history. Visit choosechicago.com/ things-to-do/museums-culture to explore the city’s diverse array of museums. Shedd Aquarium 29
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