How to Find Outdoor Art in Chicago
Chicago remains the city with the most prominent outdoor art in the country. From the famous Picasso sculpture first installed in Daley Plaza (then the Civic Center) in 1967 to the latest additions at Millennium Park, a walking tour of Chicago's downtown and Michigan Avenue provide an eyeful for tourists and art fans.
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Walk around downtown Chicago. The courtyards of office buildings feature sculptures by Joan Miro, Picasso, and Dubuffet. Grab a downtown map from your hotel and follow the directions. The Picasso is on Randolph and Van Buren Street and the Miro is right across the street.
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Pay a visit to Millennium Park. Conceived in 1997 as a complete restoration of then deteriorating Grant Park, Millennium Park is the home of "Cloud Gate," an epic sculpture that consists of stainless steel "Plates." Millennium Park is also home to the Millennium Monument, a series of 40-foot columns housing an extensive photo exhibit.
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Continue walking downtown to Clark and Monroe Street, and you'll see the Chagall sculpture. The sprawling Calder sculpture, "The Flamingo" is one block south.
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Stroll leisurely down Michigan Avenue to 401 N. Michigan and you'll see "The Moose," a sculpture made from chrome bumpers. The bronze "CowParade" casting is located at Michigan and Washington, close to the Art Institute.
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Stop by the Art Institute and get a close-up view of the famous bronze lions guarding the entrance stairs. Pursue the sculptures in the courtyard, including Calder's "Flying Dragon."
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Traverse the Navy Pier art gallery during the summer. From May thru October every year, Navy Pier features outdoor art, paintings and sculptures from many different artists.
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Take the bus or "L" train to Lincoln Park. The park features several impressive outdoor sculptures, and outdoor art fashioned by new sculptors is added occasionally.
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