Public Art at the Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago is a treasure trove of world renowned paintings and sculptures .... and although whats inside of the building won't qualify as being "public" art ... what's outside of the building does ...
Here's some outstanding pieces of public art at the Art Institute:

# The Entrance ... click here ...
"The Lions" - by Edward Kemeys ..
# The South Garden .. click here ...
"The Fountain of the Great Lakes" - by Lorado Taft ..
# The North Garden ... click here ...
It has three pieces of sculptures:
"Large Interior Form" by Henry Moore ..
"Cubi VII" by David Smith ..
" Flying Dragon" by Alexander Calder ...
# The Pritzker Garden ... click here ...
"White Curve" by Ellsworth Kelly ..
# The Nicholas Bridgeway ... click here ...
A pedestrian bridgeway between Millennium park and the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago ... Architect: Renzo Piano
# "Fountain of the Tritons" by Carl Mille ..



The Lions ..
Sculptor: Edward Kemeys
Description: 1894, Bronze
Gift of Mrs. Henry Field to The Art Institute of Chicago
Location: The Art Institute of Chicago ..



Larger than life-size, the lions are realistically depicted, but have inspired more affection than fear over the years. Their poses are similar although not identical; one is “on the prowl” and the other “stands in an attitude of defiance.”

These lions are prepped-up for different occasions ... like wearing decorations at Christmas times or the Bears helmet to support the team ... You can see these photos .. click here ...