Chicago – THE ART VOYAGER

Saints and Heroes: Art of Medieval and Renaissance Europe in Chicago

March 18, 2017

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the spiritual, domestic, and chivalric worlds of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This spring, the Art Institute unveils the new Deering Family Galleries of Medieval and Renaissance Art, Arms, and Armor, presenting nearly 700 objects from the museum’s rich holdings of art from 1200 to 1600: monumental … More Saints and Heroes: Art of Medieval and Renaissance Europe in Chicago

Happy 180 Birthday Chicago

March 4, 2017

My sweet home Chicago celebrates 180 years since she was incorporated as a city today, March 4th. Capital of blues and jazz, birthplace of the skyscraper, immigration sanctuary, home of Hemngway, Frank Lloyd Wright, Chicago Bulls, Balackhawks, Chicago Cups, White Socks, Ok Go, Smashing Pumpkins, Muddy Waters, Fall Out Boy, Lollapalooza and my reality for … More Happy 180 Birthday Chicago

“Whistler’s Mother” Returns to Chicago

March 3, 2017

In 1878, James McNeill Whistler said about his most famous painting, Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1 (Portrait of the Artist’s Mother), “Take the picture of my mother, exhibited at the Royal Academy as an ‘Arrangement in Grey and Black.’ Now that is what it is. To me it is interesting as a picture … More “Whistler’s Mother” Returns to Chicago

Chicago: Neighborhoods of the World

February 12, 2017

Neighborhoods of the World ( February 12 – March 26 ) Navy Pier is proud to celebrate the rich tapestry of Chicago’s diverse communities at Neighborhoods of the World Presented by ComEd, an annual cultural tribute, presented in collaboration with community arts organizations, consulates and museums. Over the course of seven weeks, celebrate the many … More Chicago: Neighborhoods of the World

Chicago Free Museum Days

January 30, 2017

With the winter festivities over many city museums have published their days free of admission. February is a wonderful time to take advantage of those special deals and take your time during your visit. It is less crowded, quiet and there is no rush to leave, because , well… it’s Chicago- it so a bit … More Chicago Free Museum Days