Art Institute of Chicago Battles for Ownership of Egon Schiele Portrait

The Art Institute of Chicago wins legal battle over ownership of Egon Schiele’s “Russian War Prisoner” artwork. The museum acquired the piece in 1966 and successfully defended against claims by

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Art Institute of Chicago Receives $25m Donation to Elevate Photography Collection

The recent $25 million gift to the photography department of the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) will have a significant impact on the museum. The Bucksbaum Photography Center, part of

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Art Institute of Chicago disputes Nazi loot claim for Egon Schiele portrait

The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) refutes claims by the New York City District Attorney’s Office regarding the 1916 Egon Schiele painting, “Russian War Prisoner.” The museum maintains that the

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Top 5 Must-See Museum Exhibitions in Chicago This Spring

Nicole Eisenman: What Happened at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago explores the distinctive and layered figurative paintings of artist Nicole Eisenman. The exhibition showcases around 100 works, including early

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Art Institute of Chicago to Repatriate 12th-Century Thai Temple Artifact

The Art Institute of Chicago has returned a 12th-century rectangular column fragment to the Phanom Rung temple in Thailand after new research revealed its true origin. This red sandstone fragment

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