Windy City Art Galleries

There are a number of glorious Chicago art galleries for a large range of styles and subject matters. While you would be unlikely to visit all the great Chicago galleries, but if you're in the area, here are 1 or 2 that you may wish to consider checking out.Art Institute of Chicago

This is a great place to start, serving like a fast review of all of the other art galleries in Chicago. This is the second biggest art museum in the country at over 1,000,000 sq. feet. While it's got a little of everything (American, EU and Asian, antique and up to date), it is probably best known for its in depth collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist pieces, including the works of Van Gogh, Monet and Gauguin. It's also the home to Grant Wood’s icon American Gothic, as well as an in depth collection of Afro-American art from through this states history.

Museum of Modern Art

All of its works were made after 1945, or otherwise cover a large range of types and styles, from late Surrealism to recent Postmodernist pieces, from paintings and pictures to sculptures. It has featured numerous special exhibitions over time and tries to keep bringing in the newest pieces being produced, with a special accent on Chicago’s own rich history. The inside has been represented as calm and contemplative by architecture reviewer Blair Kamin, fitting well with the up to date works.

National Veterans Art Museum

Another gallery tied to America’s contemporary history, this was initially devoted to those that fought in Vietnam and now covers successive conflicts. Upon entering one sees 58,226 dog tags hanging from the ceiling, the “Above and Beyond Commemorative” piece, dedicated to those who passed on in the Vietnam War. Conflict is naturally a recurring theme in these works, with exhibitions dedicated to exploring the psychology of war and how non combatants, too , think about such issues. Its upcoming exhibition, “Overlooked/Looked Over” will explore the history of girls in combat. Suitably, admission to the museum is totally free to veterans.

National Museum of Mexican Art

Perhaps the best of the Chicago art studios for folk who wish to explore another culture and its history. The sole Latino museum accredited by the American Association of Museums, its stated goal is to display Mexican culture sin fronteras (without borders). Works explore Mexican culture from the times of the Aztec Empire to colonisation and the modern country, as well as the experience of Mexican American citizens. National Museum of Mexican Art features the Yollocalli Youth Museum for youngsters and, every October, an annual exhibit devoted to the Day of the Dead.

Museum of Modern Photography

From Ansel Adams to the present day, here one can find examples of all the great photography of the 20th and 21st centuries. The Museum of Contemporary Photography is particularly known for discovering many new and mid-career artists. Its Midwest Photographers Project has many portfolios of photographers from the Midwest.

Helen Georgette has had a long interest in Chicago art galleries for many years. The author has written editorial pieces and op-eds for many online publications. For additional information about please visit her site.