Walking into the Art Institute of Chicago, these colorful stairs welcome visitors, and they’re impossible to miss. It’s immediately apparent that the words glowing across each step are meaningful, meant to be read, absorbed, and reflected upon. This is Public Notice 3, a site-specific installation by Jitish Kallat, returning to the museum’s Grand Staircase after a 14-year hiatus. First unveiled on September 11, 2010, the work connects two historic moments separated by 108 years: the World’s Parl

7.9K views · 481 reactions | One of the most famous American paintings of all time, this double portrait by Grant Wood debuted at the Art Institute in 1930, winning the artist a $300 prize and instant fame. Wood intended this Depression-era canvas to be a positive statement about rural American values during a time of disillusionment. Take a closer look at Grant Wood's "American Gothic" in this episode of the Art Institute Essentials Tour. | The Art Institute of Chicago | Facebook