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The Calling - by Mark di Suvero
1981-82 / Painted Steel
Location: Milwaukee Art Museum [MAM], Willion F.O'Donnell Park, Milwaukee.
Gift of anonymous donor.
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India Modern: The Paintings by M.F.Husain
Maqbool Fida Husain [1915 - 2011] is India’s most important 20th-century artist, and a vital force in the development of modern Indian art.
The exhibition showcases "Indian Civilization" series of 8 triptych paintings by M.F. Husain, that he created between 2008 -2011. They were the last works by the artist.
Location: Alsdorf Galleries...
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Portrait with sculpture "Windwaves" by Yvonne Domenge.
Event: Sculpture Wine and Dine
Date: September 9, 2017
Location: Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
MATCHING - Hairstyle and the curves of the sculpture behind!
This is certainly one of my fav. selfies. The maching curves are absolutely delectable! I didnt realize when I was taking it. When I came back home,...
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Sumi-E painting by Patricia Larkin Green
Location: Morton Arboretum
Date: Sunday, August 6, 2017.
Patricia Larkin Green is an active member of the Sumi-e Society of America and the International Chinese Calligraphy Art and Painting Society. She has been featured in numerous publications, including The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Reader, Gapers Block, Hyperallergic and a Pioneer Press...
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Live Painting by Legendary Chicago Artist Tyrue Slang Jones.
Location: Daley Plaza, Chicago
Date: June 21, 2017.
Brought by Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events [DCASE].
Tyrue Slang Jones calls his work as Slangism. Check out his website.. click here..
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Exploring Route 66, IL: Wilmington
Gemini Giant at the Launching Pad Drive-In restaurant of Wilmington, IL.
The Gemini Giant is a landmark statue on U.S. Route 66 at the Eastern entrance to Wilmington, Will County, Illinois. It stands outside the Launching Pad Drive-In restaurant. The 30 foot tall statue is one of many giant "Muffler...
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Elsie the Cow
At The Creamery, in Mokena, IL.
She was earlier at old Gas City Headquarters in Frankfort, IL
Elsie was relocated at The Creamery in Mokena in 2012. To celebrate Elsie's relocation, all Creamery stores in the area sold Root Beer Floats, called “black cows,” at half price.
It's first location was in Chicago, at 55th...
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Pioneer Family Memorial – by Trygve A. Rovelstad
Location: Eastern end of the Kimball Street bridge, Elgin.
Dedicated: November 11, 2001.
The four-figure heroic size bronze sculpture epicts a pioneer family
Pioneer Family Memorial has a long history. It took 70 years from concept to completion.
The statue was designed by local sculptor Trygve Rovelstad...
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THE WINDMILL HERITAGE OF BATAVIA.
Batavia was once the "Windmill Capital of the World."
Batavia's urban landscape is dotted with windmills. It is part of the town's legacy. Batavia was once called the "Windmill Capital of the world" because of the number of windmill manufacturers in the city. From the 1860s until the 1950s, Batavia, Illinois, was home to six...
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