James Rondeau, the Art Institute's head curator of contemporary art, highlights pieces donated to the museum by Chicago art collectors Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson – an estimated $400 million gift of iconic contemporary artwork.
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Why $400M Worth of Contemporary Art Didn't End Up at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art
This weekend, the Art Institute of Chicago unveils a massive gift of 44 iconic contemporary works in its Modern Wing. Here’s how the museum landed those pieces.
Preservation Group Battles City’s Motion to Dismiss Lucas Museum Suit
Friends of the Parks again argues its case against the proposed lakefront museum from film mogul George Lucas.
Weekend Events: Renegade Craft Fair, Holiday Lights and Polar Palooza
The season is in full swing. Take advantage of light displays, holiday markets, ice skating and lots more.
Field Museum Digitizes a Fraction of Its Nearly 30 Million Specimens
More images are now available on the museum’s website, but exactly what good are they to the public?
Charges Dropped Against Activist Poet Arrested During Laquan McDonald Protest
All charges were dropped Wednesday against London, 22, who was arrested Tuesday evening after participating in protests over the killing of Laquan McDonald by a white police officer in October 2014.
Weekend Events: Lincoln Park Zoo Lights, Maggie Daley Park Ice Rink
Thanksgiving Weekend Agenda: Nov. 27-29
Take a skate around Maggie Daley Park, see the Lincoln Park Zoo Lights and sing along to "The Sound of Music."
Jeff Koons Deemed Surrealist, at Least for New MCA Show
Work from Koons, along with a slew of other contemporary artists, will be on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art's show “Surrealism: The Conjured Life."
Universal Children's Day Gives New Meaning to Syrian Refugee Crisis
Over half of all Syrian refugees are children, according to United Nations data
Friday marks Universal Children’s Day, a global recognition of children’s welfare.
Weekend Events: Lights Fest on Michigan Avenue, Steve Martin and Martin Short
A holiday tradition returns to Michigan Avenue while a couple of comedy giants take the stage in Rosemont.
Chicago Children's Museum First in City to Link Admission and Food Stamps
Starting in December, anyone who shows a food stamps card will pay just $3 to access the museum.
Illinois State Museums One Step Closer to Reopening
Multiple state facilities have been closed to the public due to the budget stalemate – legislation passed on Tuesday could change that.
Weekend Events: Holiday Shopping, Ventriloquism and '70 Acres in Chicago'
Get a jump on holiday shopping in Wicker Park, hang out with a roomful of dummies and catch a screening of "70 Acres in Chicago: Cabrini Green."
Don't be a 'Dummie': See this European Ventriloquist Performance Before It's Too Late
'The Ventriloquists Convention' at the Museum of Contemporary Art
The theatrical piece from European visual artist Gisèle Vienne explores ventriloquist dummies and all the rampant emotions we project onto them.
Shedd Aquarium Offers Free Pass for Veterans Day
Veterans who show their military IDs will receive free access to all exhibits at the museum on Wednesday.
Lucas Museum Hits Roadblock, New Court Date Set for February
A federal judge on Tuesday did not dismiss legal challenges against the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
Museum of Science and Industry Sells Trains, Nets 400K
The museum sold five antique trains from its collection at a public auction last month.
Dueling Gold Mask(s) of Agamemnon Coming Soon to Field Museum
An original and a reproduction – one of only two in the world – will be on display as part of the Field Museum's "Greeks" exhibit opening Nov. 25.
Iconic Choreographer Twyla Tharp, Mac and Cheeze Takedown and More
It's the Weekend Agenda: Nov. 6-8
The best ways to dance, laugh, eat, drink and stretch your way through the weekend.
Illinois Museum Union Workers Still Get Paid, But Doors Remain Closed to Public
At least 43 union workers continue to cash checks from the state, despite the closure of several institutions, including the 138-year-old Illinois State Museum in Springfield.
The Chicago History Museum Wants Millennials to Come Have Coffee. And Use its App.
Chicago authors take the focus of the museum's first-ever crowdsourced exhibit
The distinguished museum opens its mind to the power of suggestion. And it hopes the hip kids will come.
Halloween Weekend Agenda: Oct. 30-Nov.1
Edgar Allan Poe, Monster Mash Bike Ride, Fright Fest. It's Halloween, people.
What will you do this Halloweekend? Check out this roundup of scary fun events.
Lucas Museum Passes City Council, Could Break Ground By Spring
No debate over museum plans at Wednesday's council meeting
Though almost unanimously approved Wednesday, the museum could still be stopped by a pending lawsuit.
American Writers Museum Plans 2017 Opening in Chicago
Despite being $5 million short on funding, the president of a museum planned to honor American writers seemed confident Tuesday that the museum would reach its goal of a 2017 opening in Chicago.
Field Museum Admission Hike Reflects History of Debt, Misplaced Optimism
Admission increases were approved Oct. 15, which means $16 tickets for Chicagoans
Chicago residents will have to shell out even more to see Sue the T.rex come January.
Weekend Agenda: Oct. 23-25
Fall festivals this weekend highlight film, food and critical thinking. What are you waiting for?
