Friday, June 26, 2009

Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) - North Garden

AIC North Garden




The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) has some beautiful gardens


The North Garden

Made in 1960, it is also known as the Stanley McCormick Memorial Court. 
It was constructed by Holabird & Root & Burgee. 
It was designed, as a sculpture court, by the landscape architect Laurie Olin.

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AIC North Garden



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Large Interior For - by Henry Moore
Installed: 1983 
Description: Bronze /H-16.5f
Large Interior Form appears abstract but actually represents the human figure..


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Cubi VII - by David Smith




Cubi VII - by David Smith
Installed: 1963

This is part of a Roman numeral series of stainless-steel works housed around the world, being the seventh in the series... The strength and weight of Cubi VII are counteracted by the awe-inspiring balance of its forms, leaving the viewer marveling at the dichotomy between material and form.



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Flying Dragon - by Alexander Calder



Flying Dragon - by Alexander Calder
Installed: 1975
Description: Painted steel plate 
Painted in Calder's signature red.




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Untitled - by Ulrich Ruckriem


Untitled - by Ulrich Ruckriem
1982 / Granite..



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