The Museum of Modern Art in Chicago is considered one of the largest museums in the world dedicated to the art of the XX and XXI centuries. The permanent collection contains more than 2,500 exhibits, including works by Alexander Calder, Andy Warhol, Kara Walker, and other artists and sculptors.
History of creation
Collectors and patrons who did not like the conservatism of the Art Museum in the city joined forces to create the Museum of Modern Art in Chicago. The new facility was supposed to host temporary exhibitions modeled after the Hamburg showroom. A museum opened on East Ontario Street in 1967 without a permanent exhibition. He worked in a building that was originally built for a bakery.
Since 1974, a permanent collection of art objects created in the period after 1945 has been formed. Three years after that, the gallery area increased due to the neighboring buildings. Citizens and tourists began to visit the Museum of Modern Art in Chicago more often, and this allowed the institution to continue its development.
Architecture features
In 1996, the Museum of Modern Art in Chicago moved to a brown limestone, glass and metal building on East Chicago Avenue, designed in the postmodern style by Joseph Paul Kleichus. The German architect combined classics, conciseness of forms and functional aesthetics. The pavilions inside are bright and spacious, there are no decorations on them, and this does not distract visitors' attention from the exhibits. The galleries are separated by modular walls, and this allows you to customize the space for any exhibition.
Short description
The permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in Chicago has 2,500 paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos, installations and other types of art that span the period from the 1920s to the present day. We are talking about works in the genre of surrealism, pop art, minimalism, conceptual art. At the exhibitions, you can explore the work of Jeff Koons, Alexander Calder, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol.
In the 2010s, employees began to pay special attention to the principles of inclusivity, digital art, and socio-political initiatives. The management of the institution stated that it strives to ensure that 50% of the time is devoted to artists, 50% to the audience. In addition to exhibitions, open concerts are held for visitors, including performances by a jazz orchestra, master classes and educational programs. From October to May, the "Family Days" program is being implemented, created for children under 12 years old and their parents to explore the world of art.
How to get
There is a public transport route nearby: the Chicago Avenue stop of the CTA red line is 4 blocks from the landmark. Buses No3, 10, 66 are suitable, if you take the subway, you should get off at Chicago Union Station. You can also get to the Museum of Modern Art in Chicago by taxi or rented car. You can park your car in the covered parking lot, which is located behind the museum. When planning a visit, it is recommended to study the schedule. For now, you can focus on the schedule: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17:00, you need to be prepared for the fact that the opening hours may change.
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