Ancient Art Galleries at the Art Institute

A brand new look for some of the oldest artwork at The Art Institute. We preview newly restored classical works from ancient Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire.
We look into the huge appeal behind the Thorne Miniature Rooms, and discover what's new this holiday season.
While it’s no longer permissible to go behind-the-scenes of the Thorne Miniature Rooms, we got a peek back in 2002. Watch curator Rebekah Levine change a light bulb for one room in our web-extra video.

Ancient Art Galleries at the Art Institute

A brand new look for some of the oldest artwork at The Art Institute. We preview newly restored classical works from ancient Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire.
The Pop Art paintings of Roy Lichtenstein make a rare appearance at The Art Institute. We get a preview.
We take a spin through the gallery of American Folk Art at The Art Institute of Chicago.
The Pop Art paintings of Roy Lichtenstein make a rare appearance at The Art Institute. We get a preview.
Rare sculptures, lost and found. We hear about Marion Perkins, a talented Chicago artist whose career was cut short.
The Tiffany glass and marble ceilings in a fireproof mansion are decked out for the holidays. Geoffrey Baer rounds up some seasonal offerings of art, culture and fun.
Rare sculptures, lost and found. We hear about Marion Perkins, a talented Chicago artist whose career was cut short.

President of The Art Institute of Chicago

He was a curator for more than 25 years, and now Douglas Druick is the new President of The Art Institute of Chicago. He's here to tell us what he has in store for one of the city's highest profile cultural institutions.
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
Which iconic Chicago landmark was built at the impressive rate of one floor per day? We learn more about this unique building in Ask Geoffrey.
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
 

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