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Art Galleries

The thriving Chicago art gallery scene is centered in the River North neighborhood, but also in hot spots around the city, from Pilsen to Naperville.


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Chicago Art Galleries

Chicago art galleries are not afraid to take on controversial issues, or just have fun. The various Chicago galleries feature work in a wide range of fields, from up-and-coming artists to renowned artists like Pablo Picasso.

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Art Galleries & Shows: River North

River North is one of the areas in Chicago that has an abundance of Chicago art galleries to explore. With more than 40 galleries scattered in close proximity to the Magnificent Mile, they are easy to find and fun to explore.  

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Chicago Public Art Guide

Public art has come a long way from its cave painting days. Internationally-renowned artists are creating some of the most innovative installations in Chicago for the benefit of the public that's paying for them. There are a slew of new sculptures, like Anish Kapoor's “Cloud Gate” and Magdalena Abakanowicz's “Agora,” in nearby Millennium Park and Grant Park, that are receiving well-deserved attention.

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Museums & More: DuSable Museum of African American History

OverviewThe first museum of its kind in the U.S., the DuSable Museum of African American History shares the stories of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout U.S. history. The museum focuses not only on the well known leaders, but also on those unsung heroes who paved the way for equality through history.

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Art Galleries & Shows: West Loop

The West Loop art scene definitely stands out with political art and video installations. Galleries house the artwork of many international and local artists that include more than your traditional oil painting or sculpture.   

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Art Galleries & Shows: Pilsen

The art galleries in Pilsen are for a crowd that not only likes to see what the galleries have to offer, but for the serious art buyer. These galleries host every type of art from mixed media paintings to digital art and fashion.  

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Art Galleries & Shows: Unique Gallery Nights

2nd Fridays Gallery Night, an event held in the Chicago Arts District, is an opportunity for art galleries in the Pilsen neighborhood to open their doors to the public bringing artists and collectors together. This artistic community surrounding S. Halsted and 18th streets consists of at least 35 diverse art galleries.

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